by Dr Michele Borba
www.MicheleBorba.com
As soon as my third son was born I became very aware of the so-called “middle kid syndrome.” I read all those birth order books and tuned into those experts comments warning us about “middle children.” Let’s face it, middle kids get a bad rap.
New research a few months ago shows that […]

by Colleen Pelar, CPDT, CDBC
www.LivingWithKidsAndDogs.com
I once loved a pit bull named Cheeseburger. He was big and strong, silly and social. He was wonderful with four kids he lived with.
As a dog trainer, I am often asked what breed is best for families. Unfortunately it’s not a simple question.
Look beyond breed when choosing a dog. Do […]

by Dr Michele Borba
www.MicheleBorba.com
The Travel Industry Association reports we usually take eight to ten car trips with the kids this summer. Each trek is bound to be a fun family memory, right? Well, not always. Most parents’ car trip recollections are antsy kids repeatedly asking: “Aren’t we there yet?” Luckily with a little preparation you […]