Anxious Parents: a History of Modern Childrearing in America
THE COVER of Peter Stearns's book gets your attention. It portrays an iconic mid-20th-century television mother who seems either to be gripped by a migraine or on the threshold of an "I'm losing my mind" scream. But this is not another in the long list of advice-to-parents literature; rather, it explores what such literature says about the past century's attitudes toward parenting [...]

Family moments: back to school: making the transition fun
Summer is coming to an end and you're running around trying to get the kids ready for school. While this time of year can be stressful for parents, going back to school can also create tension for children [...]

You're Going to Love This Kid! Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
You're Going to Love This Kid! is a provocative and radical book in which the author, Paula Kluth, goes beyond merely trying to meet the minimum educational needs of autistic students in primary school [...]

GOOD TIME for the family
Seize the day-and countless opportunities to smile-when you take your family on an outdoor adventure. There's no better place to start than at a local pumpkin patch. These familiar fall icons found across the South offer various activities, food, and, of course, the chance to select your own pumpkin [...]

Good to grow! News, tips and resources parents can use - Parenting - Brief Article
Is yours a familiar face at school events? Volunteering in the classroom, going to PTA meetings or making appointments to meet with teachers shows support for your child and can help smooth her path. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a Harvard professor of education and author of the new book The Essential Conversation [...]