We all know what a bad parent looks like: intolerant, constantly critical, more interested in their own affairs (in both senses of the word) than in the needs of their children. But what does it take to be a good parent? What does it take to give your children the very best start to life that you possibly can?

Many parents approach potty training with the same enthusiasm they would have for gum surgery; it's a necessary evil to be tolerated. It doesn't have to be all drudgery though if you use a little creativity to make it interesting for everyone.

Some questions I have been asked by readers of my newsletter:

There are a variety of reasons why a new mother would struggle giving milk to her newborn. There are some answers conventional or otherwise that may help remedy this. Look to history for an answer used from the dawn of human kind.

Babies come in small packages, but they sure do come with a lot of stuff! Use these simple organization tips to keep your baby's room functional and neat without sacrificing any of the important items that you need.

If the thought of relocating your kids and family to a whole new school system is producing too much anxiety for your children and family then I have some advise to help you and your family cope.

A breastfeeding fussy baby is likely to be changed over to formula if the mother is thinking 'just why is my baby fussy at night?' She's starting to wonder if her milk is causing the fussiness.

Your child has become a teenager. You have enjoyed the first thirteen years of raising your child. You worried about them all the time. You changed too many diapers to keep count and you watched in pride as they won the fourth grade spelling bee. You helped them through the struggles in life such as scraped knees and taking their first test at school.

Moving and relocating can be a very exciting time as well as a fearful time in your kid's lives. There are a few simple yet effective things that parents can do to support your child.

A baby monitor is a very useful device for modern parents. Such a device allows you to check on your child's safety when you are doing other things at a certain distance or outside the room. It not only saves you a lot of time. It also keeps you at ease knowing your precious little one is safe even at a distance.