Hi Readers! — Some thoughts on how easily we criminalize erstwhile normal behavior. These are brought to us by Ann…

Hi Readers! As you know, one of the things that I believe makes folks feel safer and more ready to…

Hi Folks! So many people I talk to (especially for my upcoming show) are convinced that children area being kidnapped…

Hi Readers — Here’s my syndicated column from last week. Sorry it took me to long to get to the…

Hi Readers — Here’s a lovely piece by Kerala Taylor, senior manager of online content & outreach at KaBOOM, the…

Hi Readers! I love this idea that one of you sent regarding the Prince Spaghetti commercial. Enjoy it and have…

Hi Readers — As you know, I am a big fan of helmets. Have been since I first started this…

Hi Readers! This is from the blog, “Free-Range Kids in Film,” by Michael Alves. How I remember this commercial! —…

Hi Readers! Just got this note from “Emily in Ohio.” Loved it! And her! — L. Dear Free-Range Kids: Last…

Hi Folks! Just saw this wonderful child development reprint,  courtesy of writer Christine Whitley on a blog called ChicagoNow. She…