From broken limbs to bad sunburns to (ew!) head lice, summer is full of hazards we must navigate our kids through. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about our personal experiences with summer safety and and share our tips for making it through the season safe, healthy, and bug-free.

With long boring months of school vacation ahead, toys and other time-fillers become more important than ever. About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com) are joined by About.com's expert on Toys, Keriann Wilmot (toys.about.com), to discuss new playthings, old favorites, and other fun things to use as distraction for your child during the long months off from school.

Maybe your kid’s too finicky, and you want to broaden her palate. Or maybe he’s not finicky enough, and you want to cut down on the sugar and fats and processed and fast foods. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) as we talk about the battle lines that get drawn at the dinner table, and when you should call a truce.

Should your teen have to work over the summer at something more than a tan? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Amy Morin (parentingteens.about.com), LIsa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com) as we talk about our experiences with summer jobs and how to find the right one for your teen.

Year-round school and varying start dates for schools that do stick to seasons make it hard to plan events and vacations and (for writers, anyway) articles about graduation and back-to-school. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) as we compare notes on when summer begins and ends and offer tips on how families can deal with the lack of consistency and predictability in this and other school breaks.

Filling out college applications, waiting for responses, and picking the right place is a marathon for high-schoolers -- and their parents, who may have different ideas of what constitutes a perfect fit. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Laureen Miles Brunelli (workathomemoms.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we share our own survival experiences and get advice from special guest Allen Grove, About.com's expert on college admissions (collegeapps.about.com).

You want your child to be independent, learn to make decisions, and develop life skills like dressing. But the result of all that "I can do it myself" is liable to be polkadots with plaids, shorts on snow days, and all manner of crimes against fashion. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we discuss the challenge of getting kids to wear clothing that is appropriate to the weather or the occasion.  

Does spanking have any place in a parent's disciplinary toolbox? Should teachers ever be able to hit, restrain, or isolate kids for behavior purposes? And if not, what sort of behavior controls can be put in the place of these no-longer-acceptable practices? Join About.com parenting guides Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) as we discuss corporal punishment at home and at school.

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.

Kids aren't the only ones who can rough you up in the schoolyard. Parents and teachers often show behavior that would get them suspended if they were on the child side of the line. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we ask, how do you deal with parent bullies? And have you ever been one?  

Does your child have too much homework? Not enough? The wrong kind? And how are you supposed to help without just taking it and doing it yourself? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about the dreaded homework monster and what you can do about it.

Parents are the experts on their children, and some parents who are also good at putting their thoughts out there in an organized and meaningful way also become experts on parenting kids like theirs on websites and in books and at family dinners, where really nobody wants to hear it. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about what brought us to expert-hood, the responsibility it brings, and how every parent can own their expertise.

There may still be snow outside your window, but it's probably already too late to sign up for the more exclusive and popular summer camps. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com, Laureen Miles Brunelli (workathomemoms.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) as we discuss what to look for in a summer camp and how to make sure your child has a safe and awesome time.

As a parent, you want to walk that line between not panicking about every little thing and not neglecting something that would benefit from prompt attention. When do you know it's really the right time to worry about your child? We'll give you some tips on waiting and seeing or barging right in. Let this discussion with About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com), and Amanda Rock (preschoolers.about.com) be your accompaniment as you frantically google symptoms and developmental signposts.

Is your family TV tuned in to all Olympics, all the time right about now? We'll talk about watching the Olympics with your kids (or not) and what sorts of things those games can teach. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) for some gold-medal discussion.

On the one hand, it means finding time to make treats for school parties and fill out Valentines for everyone in the class and comfort children who don't get the Valentines they wanted. On the other hand, there's a pretty good chance there will be chocolate in your house. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we discuss making Valentine's Day something to celebrate at school and at home. Have a heart and listen in.

Parenting books can give great ideas on how to raise and discipline and teach your children well ... or they can leave you feeling guilty and wrong and ticked off at having wasted time and money.Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) as we discuss some of our favorite parenting books and the ones that missed the mark. We read so you don't have to.

Extracurricular activities are great for kids, until they take over every last second of your family life. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Laureen Miles Brunelli (workathomemoms.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Amanda Rock (preschoolers.about.com) as we talk about how kids and parents both get overscheduled, and end with looking at what's going on in each of our expert topics this week.

Who's more hooked on social media: your kids or you? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) as we talk about the ways that both children and parent use, abuse, and lose incredible amounts of time to Facebook and other online sharing sites. Join us this week and every week—we won't mind if you play Candy Crush while you're listening.

Now that kids are back in school after the holidays, we're back to worrying about what they're learning in those classrooms. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we discuss the topic Common Core and whether all those standards and standardized tests are good for our kids. Join us this week and every week, and don't worry—there won't be a test later.

What's your New Year's resolution? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Laureen Miles Brunelli (workathomemoms.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) as we look at the resolutions we'll make this year as parents, the resolutions we'd like other people to make, and what's happening in each of our expert topics as we peer into 2014. Resolve to join us this week and every week.