Deciding whether or not to let your kids quit something can be a tricky parenting predicament. Here's how to handle it... More >>

My dad, with no college degree, provided for a family of four and allowed my mom to stay home and raise us. He was always there when we had soccer games or other events... More >>

While walking through the parking lot of a popular local retail store with our nine-year-old daughter, my husband and I observed a man who was physically assaulting a woman inside a vehicle... More >>

Kids lie for one of four reasons: to fantasize, to brag, to avoid punishment, and to manipulate for power and control. Here's what to do about it. More >>

It doesn't matter if you're the worst parent or parent of the year - your kid is going to have meltdowns. Here are 6 ways to cut your child's tantrums off at the pass... More >>

...We were in the car on Monday driving home from the store when he said, 'Mom, I want an iPad'... More >>

I grew up in a household where my mom worked hard to raise us as a stay-at-home mom. I never appreciated this as a kid, but she sacrificed so much for us... More >>

I could totally relate to the call about the disrespectful boy throwing his homework at Dad. When I called my pastor about my husband being too hard on our 19 year old son, thinking the pastor would side with me, he had this to say... More >>

Too many parents push the hell out of their children with music, sports, and other activities to the point where the poor kids' heads are spinning. There's no room to breathe. Here are my tips for raising successful kids... More >>

...Last week, my son and I and his son (our only grandson) were taking some 'guy time' and went to our cabin for a day - it's a two-hour drive. My son talked to me about the advice I had given him as a young man 20 years ago that I wanted to share with you now... More >>