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Any parent with school-age children knows that school budgets have been strained to their limits in recent years. State and federal government pledges of “no new taxes” also mean no new funding for schools.

For lots of kids, it’s exciting to go back to school each fall. What parents often overlook is the fact that it can also be a time of anxiety for their children.

One of the most difficult and emotional challenges of being a parent is having conflicts with your children. Some people think like they’ve failed as parents, and may even feel embarrassed about the power struggles they have with their kids.

Obesity is now an epidemic in the United States. Over the last two decades, obesity rates in adults have doubled, and in school-age children and adolescents they have tripled according to the American Dietetic Association.

Most new parents get a lot of advice from family and friends, before and after the baby is born. Although it is well-intended, in some cases, it may not be completely accurate.

Any parent of an active toddler has asked this question: “When should my child start wearing shoes?”