The Germaphobe’s Dilemma
When should sick kids be kept from school—and how do parents deal with it?
Mothering In Public
The moving story of one woman’s personal commitment to helping other people’s kids.
My Goodness: No Pets Allowed
The Slate column on how to connect kids to animals when you can’t have pets.
Good Student Discount
Teen drivers who maintain a B grade point average could qualify for a discount.
Mother to Many
Fawzia al-Thiab defies tradition in Syria to serve as a full-time surrogate mother.
Flunking Responsibility?
Should a high school punish students who didn’t cheat, but knew others did?
The Best Summer Camp Movies
Beliefnet’s Movie Mom on great summer flicks to watch with your kids.
Recess Patrol
Schools are hiring “coaches” to ensure proper behavior on the playground, but is it necessary?
Movie Mom Review: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
The Beliefnet columnist reviews this family-friendly film.
Call to Action | Redesign the Hot Dog
A group of pediatricians say the hot dog needs a makeover.
Too Much TV?
A recent study shows that putting kids in front of the tube may be harmful to their development.
Schools for the Poorest
One teen’s passion for learning results in a school for India’s disadvantaged.
Can Motherhood be Criminalized?
Should a bad mother be prohibited from having more children?
A Digital Fatherhood
Separated from his daughter by 4,600 miles, a dad learns a lesson from technology.
