Most of us have heard general advice to avoid alcohol and other toxic substances during pregnancy. But what about a pregnant woman who is addicted to alcohol? Opioids? Heroin? How might withdrawal harm the mom or baby?

As more states in the US legalize marijuana, it’s not surprising that social values about cannabis are changing. Not only have moral views on marijuana changed, cannabis products have changed as well. Marijuana is now much stronger and available in man...

Kate Washington was a successful essayist, food writer, and mom to two daughters, ages 5 and 9, when her young husband was stricken with a debilitating illness. After a grueling 4-month hospital stay, her husband was sent home with vision loss,

Do you have a high schooler who is planning for college? Are you wondering how and what you might pay for college? As you begin your search, you might be surprised by the price of college today. Why is college so expensive?

Throughout your journey as a parent, you have no doubt received advice or sought out information to help you on your way. As you consider everything you have learned, what stands out as the most impactful parenting wisdom you've come across?

Are you feeling tired or burned out? Do you sometimes wonder if a life without fatigue is still possible? Burnout and fatigue seem to be endemic in our culture, especially among women. And, as moms, we are often tasked with caring for everyone else,

Are your kids pleading to go to parties because "everyone else goes"? And how accurate are your kids' perceptions that "everyone else" is doing this? Are you looking to support your child in making healthy choices around alcohol, tobacco,

No doubt we all know someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Based on data from 2016, the CDC reports that about 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with ASD, with boys being four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed.

Do you have a young adult child who is struggling with adulting? Are they finding it difficult to take on the many important tasks and responsibilities of adulthood? It's no surprise as college gets more expensive (and loan debt increases),

When your preschooler refuses to get ready for bed, how do you respond? What do you do when your 8-year-old is afraid to go to school because of being teased on the playground? Maybe you’re dealing with stress of your own and want to throw your hands u...