I spent my entire life taking care of my mother's emotional problems. I am the youngest of four girls, and my oldest sister is 11 years older than me. I have carried the burden of my mother's unhappiness and worked to make her happy and take care of her problems... More >>

Experience anxiety? Yes. I think it may be related to perfectionism. I grew up in a household with a narcissistic, anxious, mother who would self-medicate with alcohol and prescription drugs. More >>

I have a message for all married people considering divorce who have children at home. Parents who think their kids are resilient and that they will be just fine are wrong. They will NOT be 'just fine.' Whether they're toddlers or teenagers, you will destroy their world as they know it. I speak from experience... More >>

Over the past few years, my main focus has shifted from nutritional wellbeing to emotional wellbeing. Both are extremely important to live a balanced life. We often do not think of the impact our emotions and relationships play on our physical health. It is only when our physical health begins to fail that we begin making positive lifestyle changes... More >>

...Any time I feel cranky or overwhelmed with my job as a mom (a job I feel lucky to be able to do), I think of you. Instead of complaining to my husband, I can mentally turn it around and be thankful... More >>

Kids are the most technically advanced mechanisms for hearing ever known to man. Which is why we need to be careful about what we say around them. Here are 5 conversations you should never have in front of your kids... More >>

There is no way to be a perfect parent. But there are a million ways to be a good one. Here are 9 of the most important ones... More >>

Many people complain about having too much on their plates but refuse to take anything off the plate. Prioritizing and problem-solving are important parts of dealing with life. Here are 10 tips to help you when you're feeling overwhelmed... More >>

Not long ago, I heard you take a call from a man wondering if his young son should see his dying grandfather. I had a similar experience fifty years ago... More >>

When you're upset, someone saying, "Stay positive," or, "Look on the bright side," is annoying and the last thing you want to hear. However, the problem with persistent negative thinking is it's bad for your health. Here are 5 ways you can train yourself to be more positive when you're in a negative mindset... More >>