Kids & Family - Oct. 6, 2009
Six strategies to deal with tantrums
Prior to this fall, I considered myself pretty fortunate in the tantrum department. Neither of my sons were big fit-throwers at 2 or 3 when such behavior is common. But around the ripe age of 5, my son started to fuss in such an explosive way that I questioned everything from his diet to the history of my family's mental health.
Tags: tanrums, kids, motherfest, parenting

Kids & Family - Sept. 18, 2009
The sex schedule
Recently, a person I know told me that she and her husband have a sex schedule, meaning they "do it" three nights a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Romantic? No. Practical? Maybe.
Tags: sex, parenting

Kids & Family - March 2, 2009
Motherfest: "How do we know our life is real?"
Last weekend, my 6-year-old son and I drove out to see "Coraline" in 3-D in New Berlin. During the 25-minute drive to the cinema, we had our most intense conversation to date. Read more about it in this month's "Motherfest" column, a Milwaukee-focused parenting column only on OnMilwaukee.com.
Tags: motherfest, parenting, "the truman show"

Kids & Family - Feb. 2, 2009
Parent Posse: Is it OK for kids to drink with parents?
Wisconsin law states minors can drink in bars if they are with their parents. OnMilwaukee.com asked the Parent Posse to weigh in on this controversial topic. What do you think?
Tags: parent posse, under-aged drinking, parenting

Kids & Family - Jan. 27, 2009
The urban lessons keep coming
Like most parents choosing to raise their kids in the city, most of the time, I'm confident and certain about my choice. Once in a while, however, something happens that makes me question my decision.
Tags: urban lessons, robbery, parenting

Kids & Family - Dec. 20, 2008
Time to buy the shotgun
Last night, Janet needed to hit the grocery store and Target, so I stayed home and played with the kids. We hung some more stuff on the tree, made dinner together and watched a SpongeBob. After a rollicking bath, we read books and they went to bed.
Tags: parenting, fatherhood

Kids & Family - Oct. 23, 2008
Fine-tuning the children
Somewhere around 3 years old, my kids had a firm understanding of basic right and wrong. Now that they have the framework to grow into decent people (I hope), part of my job is to dial in the details.
Tags: parenting, semantics, "who's on first?"

Kids & Family - Oct. 8, 2008
Workshop spices up mom's and dad's sex life
The Tool Shed hosts a free workshop called "Sexy Mamas & Hot Daddies: Maintaining Your Sex Life With Kids in the House."
Tags: Tool Shed, sex, erotic boutique, sex toys, parenting

Kids & Family - Sept. 22, 2008
Motherfest: What is art, anyway?
You would think the story that Molly Snyder-Edler is about to tell would cure her of having too many expectations with her kids, but she still finds herself wanting things to turn out a certain way.
Tags: art, kid's art, crafts, parenting, messy kids

Kids & Family - May 2, 2008
Parenting can be so cruel
To know a 4-year-old's love, and to know that it's a temporary stage, is almost unbearable.
Tags: 4-year-olds, parenting

Kids & Family - March 10, 2008
Kind words from other parents rock
When a parent compliments another parent -- in a thoughtful and sincere way -- it’s really awesome.
Tags: parenting, parental support, adoption

Kids & Family - March 3, 2008
People are amazing
People never fail to amaze me. And not always in a good way. Yesterday, I was at a Wave game with my toddler and I was reminded about the value of setting a good example for one's children and the children around you.
Tags: parenting

Kids & Family - March 3, 2008
Join the OnMilwaukee.com Parent Posse!
Are you a Milwaukee parent with strong opinions? Great, we need you!
Tags: OnMilwaukee.com Parent Posse, parenting, kids and TV

Kids & Family - Jan. 20, 2008
How do I get my 27-year-old son off the couch?
This week, the question posed to Anjl and Marilynn: My kid has no ambition -- how do I get his 27-year-old ass off the couch and into college?
Tags: advice, college, slacker, parenting

Kids & Family - Dec. 31, 2007
Does it really take a village to raise our black children?
There was a time when the black community in Milwaukee was a much safer, family friendly place. I grew up just south of Capitol Drive a few blocks from Rufus King High. I remember when we could leave our front door open at night; we weren’t concerned with burglars.
Tags: community, education, rap, parenting, michael vick