Julie has 14 kids. No, she isn’t crazy.  Only 9 live in her house now. She and her husband John had four of their own and then began taking in foster children. The kind who have been abused, troubled and …

I’ve got another parent puzzler for you today. Discipline questions are some of the toughest, I think.  Parents of my patients are always asking what they should do to “fix” their back-talking 6 year old, their tantrum-throwing 3 year old …

Summer in our home began with a bang. Literally. I was helping my husband put a piece of dock in the water by our lake camp when I overstepped the end of the dock and plunged into the water. On …

Today, I’m trying something new.  Below is a common problem that parents face at one time or another. Dads (and Moms), I’m interested to hear what you would do…

On Monday, I’ll post my answer…

Q: A few weeks ago …

I LOVE to help parents answer their toughest parenting questions.  I’m starting a regular column on CafeMom.com called “Ask Dr. Meg” and I’m counting on YOU, followers and friends, to send me your questions. So, contact me via the blog, …

Guess what? It’s not another computer game, it‘s you. We’ll look at how to get the most of your time with your son.

Boys need strong relationships with their parents, period. Every boy, without exception, wants a better relationship with …