I’m watching my almost-two-year-old play with a couple of Thomas and Friends trains and wondering if I should take them away now, even though they weren’t among the ones recalled in August... Read more >>

As soon as my son turned from basic blob o’ baby to engaging playful pal, I was anxious to stock his toy box with his very first toys. Like any new parent, I had some pre-conceived notions on... Read more >>

Being a parent of young children can be a bit frightening right now. Every time you turn around, there’s another toy recall. I seriously thought that we were well beyond the days of lead paint.... Read more >>

My 5-year-old daughter is on a kick where she announces that she is changing her name to something exotic. Kind of like moms picking their pretend stripper name, but G-rated. Overheard in my car just... Read more >>

Like many parents, I have a terrible case of information overload. While my husband continuously assures me that I should worry less (“but you’re not crazy, honey”), I’ve... Read more >>

Divas, there’s nothing wrong with a good girl being a little naughty sometimes. “Nice” girls Cynthia Ellefson and Cheryl Kuo understand this better than anyone else. And now they are... Read more >>

Dear Man Shrink, I want my boyfriend to go to counseling, but he refuses. We’ve been living together for two years and we intend to get married, but he doesn’t behave like an adult yet.... Read more >>

The fact that LA’s Melrose Avenue is a great street for shopping is undisputable. From Clothing boutiques to home stores to cafes, it offers all that a shopaholic could possibly desire. And,... Read more >>

Looking for a deal? For budget-minded parents in search of quality used kids’stuff, consignment sales offer an ideal solution. Typically held on weekends in the spring and fall, these seasonal... Read more >>