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Halloween Books Oct. 05, 2018
These new books are super fun and help kids get in the mood for the year's spookiest holiday. "Scary... Read More
Does All That Positive-Thinking Stuff Work? Sep. 27, 2018
James Bostick was 6 years old, had an intense dislike for school, did not like his teacher and was m... Read More
Questionable Mom Enters the Family Sep. 21, 2018
Dear Annie: My brother-in-law, "Ted," and his wife decided to call it quits over the holidays after ... Read More
Modern Fairy Tales That Feel Classic and Cool Sep. 21, 2018
Classic fairy tales have always been popular among children, but sometimes the antiquated language a... Read More
What Kids Need to Know Sep. 19, 2018
ATTENTION ZIG ZIGLAR EDITORS: THE FOLLOWING COLUMN ORIGINALLY WAS PUBLISHED IN 1997. THANK YOU FOR Y... Read More
Heavy-Handed Neighbor Sep. 18, 2018
Dear Annie: I live in a neighborhood with two non-state-maintained roads. One is a long, straight, s... Read More
Board Books with Pizazz Sep. 14, 2018
Board books are a fantastic, sturdy and hand-fitting way for babies and toddlers to learn about the ... Read More
Fun New Vacation-Worthy Picture Book Crop for Preschoolers Sep. 07, 2018
These new picture books are creative and make fantastic story times, even on vacation. "Max and Bir... Read More
The Kids Decision Revisited Sep. 04, 2018
Dear Readers: I am always fascinated to hear diametrically opposed yet equally valid viewpoints. Suc... Read More
Noble Work Under Virgo Sun Aug. 29, 2018
An invigorating Aries moon lends energy to the long list of work items conjured up by the solar sojo... Read More
Twister Coming Aug. 04, 2018
"Twister" came out when I was in junior high. I loved that movie. It had action, suspense and heart,... Read More
I Scream for School Jul. 14, 2018
My cousin makes himself an ice cream sundae every evening. It began as self-medicating. For the prin... Read More
Leave the Kids Behind? Jun. 30, 2018
Dear Annie: My wife passed away in 2003. We had two children, who were 5 and 7 at the time. They wer... Read More
Kids Waiting in Cars Are Safer Than You Think Jun. 28, 2018
Every couple of weeks, I get an email time-stamped 2 or 3 a.m. because the sender can't sleep. Here'... Read More
Setting Boundaries With Visiting Parent Jun. 23, 2018
Dear Annie: My children and I live about 350 miles away from my parents. Since moving away 13 years ... Read More
The Kids Decision Jun. 18, 2018
Dear Annie: How does one know whether she wants children? For my whole life, I haven't been sure, bu... Read More
(Really) Old-Fashioned Fun Jun. 14, 2018
What's as old as summer? These games. The good ones. Do your kids know them? —Hopscotch. If yo... Read More
Offense is the Best Defense Jun. 11, 2018
Dear Annie: My son's estranged wife has reported him to child protective services six times and to t... Read More
Kids and Screen Time Jun. 02, 2018
Dear Annie: Last night, my husband and I had our date night at a local Italian restaurant. Sitting n... Read More
Teacher Trauma Jun. 02, 2018
Tomorrow I teach my seventh class. It's easy to remember the exact number because that's how it is w... Read More
