Police in eastern Pennsylvania say they responded to an argument at the home of Jon and Kate Gosselin (GAHS'-lihn), stars of the TLC show "Jon & Kate Plus 8." ...more

August 14, 2009

Rick Patton has devoted his career to helping others, mostly the downtrodden and troubled. ...more

March 4, 2009

One court ruling won't sway Barbara Lupo. It is difficult to change the mind of someone who witnessed her child change from a smiling, playful 15-month-old boy to one devoid of personality and the ability to speak. ...more

February 19, 2009

Beyond passing out cigars after a baby is born the role of a new father pretty much has been overshadowed. While babies don't come with instruction manuals, the three-hour course on March 7 probably is the next best thing. Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center-Trinity is offering the course from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its facility at 2102 Trinity Oaks Blvd. The cost is $25. To register call 727-462-7500. ...more

February 18, 2009

The mother of the world's longest-living octuplets is being deluged with offers for book deals, TV shows and other business proposals, but has not decided what she might do other than care for her children, her newly hired spokeswoman said Monday. ...more

February 3, 2009

Well, it is time once again to moan about the Lakeshore Mall Teen Friday Tsunami. I finally broke down and decided to go to see a movie at the mall yesterday, and I have to tell you folks, never again will I do the same stupid mistake. This is directed to the irresponsible parents that are some of our Highlands County residents. Why do you have to dump your kids at the mall without a responsible adult, and by adult, I mean someone over the age of 21? Is it so hard to supervise them? Since when has it become OK to dump your parental responsibilities on the rest of us? ...more

January 13, 2009

Sherry Jones was driving son Malcolm, 13, to school recently when he mentioned something about a kid he didn't like. ...more

January 4, 2009

If my then 15-month-old daughter had been able to dial out on her toy phone, she would have called the authorities on us. ...more

November 28, 2008

When the decision was made to combine our food section, "Flavor," with our home-and-garden section, "At Home," we wondered how well the topics would blend. Especially after we decided to throw fashion and parenting into the mix with the rest of our regular features. ...more

November 16, 2008

We all want the best for our children. Most of us raise our children the way that we were raised. At both extremes of the parenting chart we will get similar results. At one end the parent maintains control over the child completely. The other end has no boundaries or limits with complete control going to the child. At either end of the parenting chart the results will be negative for the child and others. The goal is to achieve balance with the child. ...more

November 7, 2008