My Questions & Answers

• Host or travel: Which would you rather do for the holidays?

  Host. I'd much rather stay home and have everyone enjoy the fun at my house.

  • Traveling is fun, but I'd much rather host. It's so great to be home and have the crowd come to us!

• Is 'Sesame Street' a favorite with your family?

  Yes. We're big fans and love what the show teaches our kids.

• Swine flu vaccines: Who's getting them?

  Maybe

• Is it fair for Wall Street to get flu vaccines before high-risk groups?

  No. Doctor offices, hospitals and schools should get them first.

• Have tough times and the economy taken a toll on your family?

  Maybe. We’re trying to keep things in balance, but it’s always tough to tell how it all affects the kids.

• Need help decoding your child's behavior?

  • My 4 year-old can be very tough to dress in the morning. Any hints on how I can use the senses to better understand her behavior?
  • And on another note, my 7 year-old gets so wound up at bedtime she acts like she's ready to run a marathon instead of settle down to sleep. Any tricks to making bedtime more peaceful?

• Do you think children's cereal labeling is deceiving?

  Yes. And it's frustrating how aggressively they market to my kids.

• Is it harder for a man to stay at home with the kids than it is for a woman to stay home?

  No. Staying at home is just as challenging for a woman as it is for a man.

• Is it OK for moms to spice up Halloween with a sexy costume?

  Yes, as long as you’re going to an adult party and not out trick-or-treating with the kids.

• How much does the tooth fairy pay in your home?

  Less than $1