The death of Natasha Richardson is the definition of tragedy — sad, senseless, shocking. It’s just horrible and a lot…

My 10-year-old son wanted the chance to walk from our house to soccer practice behind an elementary school about 1/3 mile from our house. He had walked in our neighborhood a number of times with the family and we have driven the route to practice who knows how many times. It was broad daylight – 5:00 pm. I had to be at the field myself 15 minutes after practice started, so I gave him my cell phone and told him I would be there to check that he made it and sent him off. He got 3 blocks and a police car intercepted him.

At last, the video age is upon us. Click on this if you’re wondering if you can let your kids…

Well, my fellow Free-Rangers, here goes. Since my book is coming out in just about a month, the publishers have…

Here’s a campaign it’s easy to get behind, “Tell Scholastic: Put the Book Back in Book Clubs.” It’s sponsored by…

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Go outside and play! Michelle gets to say that now, because as of yesterday afternoon, the Obama girls have a…

Two scenes from Mexico, where my family just spent a week’s vacation. (Skip the envy. Nice weather, yes, but my…

Perhaps you will recall, readers, a few months back when I asked for your input on the cover for my…

Once five friends forward you the same article, it is time to share it with the rest of the world.…