Celebrate Mother's Day by learning about moms past and present who come together to bring public attention to disease, violence and other risks to America's children and families.

Thanks to research and awareness, many parents have moved away from spanking as a form of discipline. But opinions are still mixed about the practice, according to reporters from Children's Express.

Women leaving prison often find their path forward is blocked by a lack of money, skills, and supports—and damaged relationships with their children and families. Susan Galbraith, founder of Our Place in Washington, DC, spoke with Julee Newberger about how her organization tries to help.

What is it like for mothers coming out of prison? What supports are there—and what pitfalls? Read two women's own words in these interviews with Tracye Payne Wilson, outreach coordinator of Our Place, a Washington, DC, organization that helps women get back on their feet after prison.

In the book Adolescent Drug and Substance Abuse, psychologist Nikki Babbitt attempts to give guidance to parents struggling with a child's addiction. Reviewer Dr. Michael Newdow says the book offers more comfort than substance, but may serve as a useful introduction to a difficult problem.

Imagine a single mother, and quite probably you picture her with her child or children. Imagine a single father, however, and he is not just single, but alone. Connect for Kids takes a look at some of the most recent research regarding single fathers, in hopes of sparking a discussion about what it takes to keep them inside the family circle.

Loneliness, anger and grief color Bill Klatte's memories of the first years following his divorce, living far away from his young daughters. But Klatte, the author of Live-Away Dads, says that his persistent efforts to stay connected were more than worth it.

What's open up to 15 hours a day, six days a week, 52 weeks a year, and can combine all the best elements of a school, community center, public library and medical clinic? The answer is one of dozens of schools identified as Community Schools for Excellence in a new Ad Council campaign. Learn more about these innovative schools, and the Ad Council's efforts.

Remember back in school, how your heart raced and your stomach turned inside-out when you had to walk past a group of taunting peers, or find a seat in the bus without attracting the attention of a bully? In our monthly column, Julee Newberger says adults need to play an active role in helping kids learn kindness.

In the ongoing anguished debate over the quality of public education today, one of many ideas that have come to light is that if we paid teachers more, we would get better teachers. But that's not how teachers see it, as a report from Public Agenda makes clear. Susan Phillips writes that "A Sense of Calling: Who Teaches and Why," is a useful reminder that money is never more than part of the answer when it comes to improving schools.