Comparing one child to the next is a sure way to create tension and conflict among siblings. The Schoolmarm cautions against it.

Moms and dads, before you sip that morning cup of coffee, before you down that little glass of juice, many doctors recommend drinking a cup of water. Yes, plain, unadorned, unsparkled, unflavored . . . water.

Creative kids are usually searching for their own niche, their own unique way of self-expression. Don Nibert is an example of a young boy who followed his dreams and became a nationally recognized expert in raku pottery.