by Judge Tom JacobsAs a juvenile and family court judge for 23 years, I saw thousands of teenagers and families in my courtroom. They were there for many reasons: adoption, delinquency, abuse and neglect, name change, permission to marry or obtain an abortion, etc. Daily … [Read more...] about Cyberbullying: A View from the Bench
Parenting
The Calculus of Christmas
Yesterday, our family completed a yearly rite of passage for the Holiday season- the Christmas card picture. For some reason, this year was harder than most. The kids were cranky from a restless night sleep. All of the grandparents were in town which required multiple couplings, … [Read more...] about The Calculus of Christmas
Anne Jarvis and the History of Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is celebrated around the world as a day that we honor our mothers and thank them for all that they do for us. Living or dead, mothers are celebrated on the second Sunday in May. However, how did this tradition and holiday come to pass? The founders of Mother's Day … [Read more...] about Anne Jarvis and the History of Mother’s Day
Making A Baby: Nutrition for Conception
If you're thinking of having another baby, you know from experience that a bit of advance planning goes a long way. What you may not know is that nutrition for conception is as important as nutrition during pregnancy, according to Lory Hayon, medical nutritionist and registered … [Read more...] about Making A Baby: Nutrition for Conception
Storyland Yoga
I recently gathered my kids and watched "Storyland Yoga" by Playful Planet. It's a DVD showcasing yoga moves geared towards kids by incorporating animation and storytelling along with live action of kids doing the yoga moves themselves All I can say is that this DVD was an … [Read more...] about Storyland Yoga
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to