Kids & Family - Sept. 1, 2008
Motherfest: Inspired by a 6-year-old
I might not learn at the same pace as my kid, but this mom's determined to keep learning. Or else.
Tags: Motherfest, two-wheeler, tooth fairy, loose tooth

Kids & Family - July 7, 2008
New kiddie cocktails, 2008
The "kiddie cocktail" really hasn't changed much over the past few generations. We're changing that right now. Enjoy this updated-for-2008 list of faux kiddie cocktails.
Tags: kiddie cocktails, motherfest

Kids & Family - June 30, 2008
Motherfest: Teaching optimism
Recently, I realized that I left something off the short list of family values: optimism.
Tags: Motherfest, optimism

Kids & Family - May 19, 2008
Motherfest: Getting past ear wax
It's high time this mother toughens up.
Tags: Motherfest, beeswax, playgroup, Kermit the frog, Jim Henson

Kids & Family - Jan. 7, 2008
Adoption Ally understands waiting parents
A woman in Maine e-mailed me in response to today's "Motherfest" column. She started Adoption Ally in 2000 to help parents waiting to adopt.
Tags: Adoption Ally, adoption, international adoption, China, Guatemala, Motherfest, Russia, Colombia, Cambodia, Korea