Cheryl Willis Hudson is an author and publisher of children's Black-interest books, including My Friend Maya Loves to Dance, From Where I Stand, Hands Can and AFRO-BETS 123 Book. Read and Comment »

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., host and producer of the African American Lives series on PBS, offered tips and advice on how to help children discover their family history.  Read and Comment »

Anne Fishel Ph.D. speaks, consults, and publishes widely on a range of issues to do with families and couples. Join her discussion on the importance of eating together as a family.  Read and Comment »

Karen Walrond is a photographer, author and parent. She's discussing what parents can do to help their kids celebrate the things that make them different from others. Read and Comment »

Authors Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons offered advice on how to make gratitude part of your family's life--just in time for the holiday season! Read and Comment »

Harrine Freeman, a personal finance expert, discusses strategies to help parents keep their finances in check during the holidays. Read and Comment »

Allison Cook and Renée Shade of The Story of Stuff Project are leading a discussion about how families can make the holidays about what's important and less about Stuff.  Read and Comment »

Chris Winston is the founder and former president of the Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network. Read her thoughts on adoptive families' relationships with their children's culture of origin. Read and Comment »

Sarah Krieger is the developer and lead instructor of the Fit4AllKids Weight Management and Fitness for Families program. She offers ideas on encouraging kids to try new and healthy foods. Read and Comment »

Ann Barbour is a professor of early childhood education. She's leading a discussion on how parents with busy schedules can help out at their children's schools. Read and Comment »

Gloria Lintermans is the author of The Secrets to Stepfamily Success: Revolutionary Tools to Create a Blended Family of Support and Respect. She's debunking popular myths about stepparenting. Read and Comment »

Mariana Swick, a bilingual educator, discusses how to help kids learn Spanish through arts & crafts, music and other daily activities. She's taking questions, too. Read and Comment »

David Walsh, Ph.D. is author of Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids. He's leading a discussion about the differences between boys' and girls' brains. Read and Comment »

Diane MacEachern is the author of Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World. She is leading a discussion about how to inspire your kids to go green at school. Read and Comment »

Wondering why your kids can't just get along? Author and consultant Suzy Martyn feels your pain! Get her tips for building a positive relationship between siblings.  Read and Comment »

Ann Barbour is a professor of early childhood education. See her tips and advice for preparing children for kindergarten. Read and Comment »

Laurel Smith, founder of the website, MomsMinivan.com, is a former teacher and mother of three. Check out her tips for saving money - and having fun - during family road trips. Read and Comment »

Jamie Durie is host of PBS's popular series, The Victory Garden. Take a look at the tips Jamie offered for getting children interested in gardening and the natural world. Read and Comment »

Following up on her summer reading Q&A, children's book enthusiast Jen Robinson is offering tips on getting boys into books. Ask her a question. Read and Comment »

Blogger and children's book enthusiast Jen Robinson is back for another Q&A! She offers tips to get kids excited about reading and is taking questions. Read and Comment »

Boys expert and author Michael Thompson is leading a discussion on how to handle kids' homesickness when away at sleepover camp. He'd love to hear your questions. Read and Comment »

Robert Cutietta is a music educator who specializes in middle-school music education. He is also an author and musician. Robert recently lead a discussion on encouraging a passion for music in children. Read and Comment »

Annie Leonard is the author of the book, The Story of Stuff. She's leading a discussion about how to help kids become less obsessed with their stuff. Read and Comment »

Ann Barbour is a professor of childhood education. She is discussing the benefits of playing with your child and lists several activities that you can enjoy together. Read and Comment »

Patricia Vance is president of the Entertainment Software Rating Board and a mother of two. She's leading a discussion on kids' video games and the role they should play in kids' lives. Read and Comment »

Rachel Dretzin , producer and director of the FRONTLINE documentary Digital Nation, lead a discussion about the challenges facing parents and kids in an age lived increasingly online. Read and Comment »

Nichole Pinkard is the founder of Digital Youth Network. She is leading a discussion on how digital media is redefining learning. Read and Comment »

Boys expert and author Michael Thompson is leading a discussion on how to motivate boys in school. Read and Comment »

Brené Brown is leading a discussion about courage, and how we find it in ourselves and our families. Read and Comment »

Marc and Amy Vachon are the authors of Equally Shared Parenting: Rewriting the Rules for a New Generation of Parents. They are leading a discussion about sharing the tasks of parenting. Read and Comment »

Anne Fishel, Ph.D and Tristan Gorrindo, MD are leading a discussion about the role of digital play in children's lives. Read and Comment »

Homa Tavangar is the author of Growing Up Global, she's leading a discussion on how children can become global citizens. Read and Comment »

Lenore Skenazy is the author of Free-Range Kids and a speaker on child safety. She's discussing how parents are pressured to fear leaving their children alone -- even for a few seconds.  Read and Comment »

Julie Wood, an educational consultant, is leading a discussion about how to keep kids interested in reading during the summer months. Read and Comment »

With the start of summer comes a burning desire to fill the days with air-conditioned entertainment, sending movie attendance soaring. And who can blame families? Some of my favorite memories of summer involve seeing the season's biggest and best movie... Read and Comment »

René Syler is the author of Good Enough Mother: The Perfectly Imperfect Book of Parenting. She's leading a discussion about how to avoid letting perfectionism get in the way of your parenting. Read and Comment »

They say that knowledge is power. I'd suggest that recognizing when you don't know something is pretty important, too, and knowing how to find out is where the real power lies. In our ever-changing world, with more and more information... Read and Comment »

Lenore Skenazy is a mother of two and the founder of Free-Range Kids. She's discussing how irrational fears keep parents from letting their kids truly embrace life. Read and Comment »

Author and researcher Rachel Simmons is the host of the new PBS program, A Girl's Life. She's leading a discussion about the myth of the BFF. Make a comment or ask a question now. Read and Comment »

Katrina Kenison is leading a discussion about how families can turn the holidays into an opportunity for connection, rather than a series of obligations. Read and Comment »

Dr. Scott Sampson is a featured expert on Dinosaur Train and is leading a discussion on how to engage kids' interest in dinosaurs to show them the wonders of the natural world. Read and Comment »

David W. Grotto, RD, LDN is a member of the Produce for Kids advisory board. He is discussing how dads can cook with their kids in a fun and healthy way. Read and Comment »

Aviva Goldfarb, of The Six O'Clock Scramble, is leading a discussion about how to prepare quick and nutritious dinners for kids. Ask a question or make a comment now! Read and Comment »

Devra Renner and Aviva Pflock of Parentopia.com are discussing back-to-school panic and the things that keep parents up at night. Read and Comment »

Bob Ditter is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist who has worked with children's summer camps since 1982. He is leading a discussion on getting kids read for camp. Read and Comment »

Sheila Marcelo is the founder and CEO of Care.com. She is leading a discussion about making plans for summer child care. Read and Comment »

Author and child psychologist Michael Thompson is leading a discussion on the challenges that face adoptive parents. Ask a question or share your thoughts. Read and Comment »

Halle Stanford is the executive producer of Sid the Science Kid on PBS KIDS. She's discussing how children's affinity for discovery and exploration lead to the creation of Sid the Science Kid. Read and Comment »

Alan Fortescue is the Director of Education for Earthwatch Institute. As a follow up to his recent Q & A, he's discussing how to engage children in nature and why it's important. Read and Comment »

Alan Fortescue is the Director of Education for Earthwatch Institute. He's discussing ways to encourage children to be good stewards of the environment. Read and Comment »

William B. Harvey is an expert on diversity. His research has focused primarily on the cultural and social factors that affect underserved populations. He is taking questions on what having an African American first family means for all children. Read and Comment »

Dr. Christopher J. Metzler is a leading authority on issues of diversity and inclusion. He is taking questions regarding how to raise children who appreciate and respect other people's differences. Read and Comment »

Michael Thompson, Ph.D. is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He coauthored the New York Times bestseller, Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, and, most recently, It's a Boy! Your Son's Development from Birth to Eighteen. Read and Comment »

Diane Levin, professor and author or co-author of seven books, is providing advice on how parents can protect their children from harmful images and messages in media and pop culture. Read and Comment »

Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D. is Emily Post's great-granddaughter and an expert on children and manners. Read and Comment »

Jane Katch is an author, teacher and advisor for the PBS Parents guide to Raising and Understanding Girls. She's discussing the social lives of kindergarten-aged girls. Read and Comment »

Lyn Mikel Brown is an author and expert on girls' social and psychological development. She's discussing the "mean girls" phenomenon and how girls can move past it. Read and Comment »

Tracey Clark, photographer, mom and blogger, is discussing how you can help your kids see the world through the lens of photography.  Read and Comment »

Melinda Johnson is a nutrition expert and mom of two boys. She's leading a discussion about great family habits that encourage great nutrition. Read and Comment »

Laurel Smith writes about traveling with children on her website, MomsMinivan.com. She's leading a discussion about ways to keep your children happy and their parents sane during the summer travel season. Read and Comment »

Julie Wood is a literacy expert and an educational consultant. She is also an advisor for the upcoming PBS KIDS Island. She's leading a discussion on how you can encourage kids to love words and become lifelong readers. Read and Comment »

Donna Friedman Meir and Tara Sorensen, producers of "Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies," are discussing what kids and parents can learn about themselves from the animal world. Read and Comment »

Mitchell Kriegman, creator of PBS KIDS' "It's a Big Big World," is leading a discussion about how we can encourage children to lead the fight for our environment and their health. Read and Comment »

Devra Renner and Aviva Pflock are leading a discussion of how to reduce parenting guilt and find the fun in parenting. Ask a question and share your ideas! Read and Comment »

Children's book enthusiast and blogger Jen Robinson is answering questions and joining in a discussion about getting kids excited about books, great titles that kids will love, and why children's books don't have to be just for children. Read and Comment »

Popular craft blogger Kathy Cano-Murillo, also known as Crafty Chica, has busy parents in mind with her easy holiday craft ideas. And as a mom of two, she shares her tricks and tips for crafting with kids. Read and Comment »

When I created WordGirl, I thought "Wouldn't it be cool if eloquence were a superpower, just like super speed and super strength? And wouldn't it be cool if this superhero came in the form of a 10-year-old girl?" Read and Comment »

As parents, we know that good nutrition is essential for our children's growth and development, but sometimes there is a disconnect between what we know and what we do. Try these easy "food rules" that promote healthy eating habits in children. Read and Comment »

The creators of PBS KIDS' new program, SUPER WHY, took your questions about motivating young readers and how four fairytale superheroes can help build a love of books in kids. Read and Comment »

School is just around the corner, and our experts from Cyberchase offered ideas on how to get your kids excited and motivated about math. Read and Comment »

Anastasia Goodstein is the author of Totally Wired. She answered questions about what kids do with their online time. Read and Comment »

Ann Barbour, a child development expert and advisor to the award-winning daily PBS series A Place of Our Own, took questions about what parents and caregivers can do to prepare preschoolers for school. Read and Comment »

Author Richard Louv took your questions about how to connect children to nature to benefit both their health and the environment. Read and Comment »

Cyberchase Experts Frances Nankin and Carey Bolster took questions about how to introduce kids to the mathematics of money. Read and Comment »

Lawrence Cohen took questions about the ups and downs of children's friendships.  Read and Comment »

Michael Thompson, senior advisor to the PBS Parents Guide to Understanding and Raising Boys, took your questions about the issues facing boys today and how parents can understand what our sons are going through. Read and Comment »

Does your child love math or science or both? Do you want to know how to support this interest? Cyberchase experts Michael Templeton and Frances Nankin took questions about nurturing kids' interest in science with math. Read and Comment »

Cyberchase math experts Carey Bolster and Frances Nankin took questions about encouraging children to use math in their everyday lives. Read and Comment »