It's hard for parents to take kids out in public without feeling like somebody, somewhere, is judging everything they do. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about how to handle the opinions of others -- whether it's a stranger at the mall or a relative at a family gathering -- and what to do when you're just dying to give an opinion yourself.

Should tiny tykes be sitting at tables learning how to do school, or are they better off enjoying an unstructured life as long as they possibly can? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Amanda Rock (preschoolers.about.com) as we talk about the pros and cons of pre-K, and how to know what's right for your child and what kind of program to look for.  

Your child's pediatrician is the one you trust to make sure that your child is healthy and remains that way. A good relationship with your pediatrician can help you feel in control and reassured as a parent ... and a bad one can make caring for your child a constant battle. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Laureen Miles Brunelli (workathomemoms.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we discuss how to know when it's time to fire your pediatrician and how to find the doc of your dreams.

It used to be parents could get away with a cake, a few games, and a goody bag full of cheap candy. Now, children's birthday parties seem to have taken on a life of their own. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) as we talk about what's appropriate, what's over the top, and how to survive when your child has to make the birthday rounds.

Have you ever thought that working from home could solve all of your parenting and family-scheduling problems? Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Laureen Miles Brunelli (workathomemoms.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) as we talk about how to get started working from home and the pros and cons of freelancing.