While taking him to the bathroom, I had the proudest moment I've ever had with my eldest son. What it took, however, is fighting against my urge to solve his problems for him.

Saying, "God Bless you" is like a secret handshake across cultures and languages. Why do we keep saying these sorts of phrases?

As a parent, it's easy to fall into repeating how we were raised - for better or worse. Having a two year old brings this to the front of my mind on a daily basis.

I've taken for granted that when I get in the car, I've always arrived safely. That's opened the door for pulling the infamous Jersey Slide.

I found $20 outside the grocery store. I picked it up without a second thought. But once I had my paws on it, what should I do - pocket it or turn it in?

Our son was born on Halloween - and we found ourselves with more tricks than we did treats this year. You know, after the day started with waterworks coming from our steamheat radiators.