Why Tiger Mother author Amy Chua's husband didn't step in.

Why must he imply that Palin is a bad mother?

Some writers choose to offload their offspring or to never have children at all. And then there is the inspiring example of Agatha Christie, mistress of multitasking.

Toy Story 3 and the consolations of parenthood.

Is it really surprising that doubling the number of mothers in a family produces healthier, happier children?

Sarah Palin's supposed praise of women's abilities is actually an insult to women's intelligence.

The significance of Elena Kagan as the third woman on the Supreme Court.

A philosopher and author says proudly that the French have always been "mediocre mothers."

Is there a best age for men and women to become parents?

In search of new metaphors.