At 13, my dad gave me your book, '10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives.' I was very mature for my age, but still didn't know how this applied to me! By my twenties, I was going down a path that I knew was wrong... More >>
My family planned a semi-intervention with my Mom for smoking. She was diagnosed with COPD and this was her last crutch, as she had been a heavy drinker in the past... More >>
When my husband and I decided to start a family, I worked full time during my pregnancy, squirreling away my paychecks and practicing living on one income, cutting out all frivolous expenses. That practice paid off... More >>
Having a confrontation is very difficult for a lot of people. However, you can't sweep problems under the rug and hope they'll magically get better. Here are my tips for confronting someone... More >>
It's unbelievably difficult to teach kids values these days because they don't often see those values operating around them. Here are 5 values you absolutely must teach your kids... More >>
...My daughter called me earlier today and said 'Mom, what would you say if I told you my boyfriend gave me an engagement ring?' I answered without hesitation... More >>
...I was not allowed to date until I was 16, so I used that year to form more completely what I wanted from potential suitors. I decided to mention right from the start that I was a virgin and planned to remain one until I was married... More >>
...I've been listening to you since I was 12 (in the car, when my mother was driving). You made an impact on me then, and you continue to influence my life today... More >>
I am a 44 year old woman, married for 15 years. We have two daughters 3 and 8. I work part time as a special needs counselor, and my husband works overnight at a hotel. Our 3 year old is not in day care. Between the two of us we watch the baby. More >>