I certainly did not learn to keep my cool from my childhood. Life with my dad was stressful and scary. My mom was not a yeller, but Dad was very intimidating to my two sisters and me.. More >>

'Backtalk' or 'sassing back' at our home is rewarded with work. The more the arguing and sassing, the more jobs get piled on. If jobs are not completed, privileges are revoked. Period... More >>

Backtalk or sassing back at our home is rewarded with work. The more the arguing and sassing, the more jobs get piled on. If jobs are not completed, privileges are revoked... More >>

Optimism is important to have; especially in these days. However, the young teens, and young adults don't seem to have a lot of optimism or good mental health to cheer themselves up or to cheer themselves on. More >>

I just want to cry thinking about it. I had to say goodbye to my daddy just a few months after getting engaged. More >>

When I got together with my ex-husband, I made a poor choice. I had never had a relationship and I didn't realize how poorly equipped I was. More >>

I thought about the way I was raised. I decided early on I would never do that to any child, mine or not. More >>

Siblings naturally fight and argue, and most of us have experienced fighting with our brothers or sisters while growing up. But what should you do when sibling rivalry takes on the tone of bullying? More >>

Should you give your middle schooler a cell phone? Our Kid Focused author weighs in... More >>

At the conclusion of every segment of your show, you sign off with a, 'Now go do the right thing'. I found out this weekend my deceased dad did just that years ago. This is my story... More >>