...When the wounds were fresh and the kids were with her, I dated a few times, probably to convince myself that I was still desirable, but I discovered that while on a date, I was thinking about my kids. So, I stopped dating... More >>

I have to share some thoughts with you about the step parenting issue. You are SO on the money when you tell us that people should not marry and divorce when minor kids are involved... More >>

Our daughter just finished her first year of college. My husband found a letter on his desk from her. Here's what she said... More >>

I used to work over forty hours a week on a head injury unit as a speech pathologist. I continued to do so after having my first son. I'd drop him off at my parents' house at 7AM and pick him up at 4PM. It was horrible. I felt like I wasn't a mom... More >>

It's so hard to choose just one favorite memory of my mother. I am the youngest of four girls and my mother was a stay-at-home mom... More >>

I'm a full-time college student and I'll be headed into my senior year this fall. Your constant words of encouragement toward 'making it happen' for yourself and standing up for what you believe in have helped me immeasurably... More >>

I just wanted to thank you for your 'make your house a home' ideas! It's because of you, we now have Sunday show and tell nights and it brings the whole family together... More >>

My parents were great for the most part. We usually only had problems when they drank. At least once per week I promised myself I would not subject my children to this kind of upbringing... More >>

Thank you for never letting off the hook those parents who put their love life ahead of the well-being of their minor children. My childhood was miserable because my parents married and divorced numerous times, shacked up, married people with kids and made new kids... More >>

My daughter hated her 7th grade math teacher all year. He wasn't the best at teaching the children and no one seemed to like him; everyone thought he was a bad teacher... More >>