Posts by Jackie Booe

While books like What to Expect The Toddler Years (available at Amazon) seem to address just about anything concerning children, sometimes it's the simple, yet perplexing questions that have us...

Debate surrounds the recent phenomenon of 'designer babies' in which parents choose their child's sex before birth. Debate aside, this medical advancement has brought to light that some parents...

It's only natural for parents and sons to conflict now and then, but sometimes it seems it's more than typical. So what do you do if you think 'my son is crazy?' How can you find out if your son is...

Having a daughter is special for both moms and dads. Most moms dream about a mini-me, while dads envision having daddy's little girl. But when fantasy meets reality, it turns out your daughter is far...

I was teaching high school English in Roanoke, Virginia around 2011 the first time I encountered teens with tattoos. Having just left my position in the Los Angeles area, this was ironic to me, but...

All parents struggle with parenting from time to time, but what about parents who really struggle, those who actually regret having their kids? Is it okay to say 'I hate my toddler'? If not, what...