...Assertive responses are particularly effective in countering bullying because the child who masters this type of direct, emotionally-honest communication demonstrates that a bully's attacks will be answered in a fair, but formidable way... More >>

My dad says life is not always fair. I was let go (fired) by a company after 11+ years of being a top employee... More >>

...When we're in an emotional state, we can't communicate or problem solve constructively - our feelings hijack us and block our capacity to focus. We need to find ways to reduce the anger so that we can begin to communicate again... More >>

I remember reading a quote from Jackie Kennedy while her husband was President... More >>

I was given up for adoption in the 1960s by a mother who had me when she was just 16... More >>

I am especially grateful that you are such an exceptional advocate for children, specifically those who are not asking to be part of a divorced family... More >>

Having my baby changed my life in ways I never expected. The minute I heard my son's very first cry, I was in awe... More >>

I am a happily married mother of three, but I did everything wrong before I found you... More >>

One of my nieces has 6 kids, all nearly grown, productive, truly nice people. She stayed home to raise them, along with a strong and loving husband, each of them demonstrating with great wit, wisdom and patience consistently great parenting. She once told me a story that illustrated all these qualities... More >>

...I'm not particularly looking forward to adolescence, but I wouldn't trade these days for anything... More >>