According to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), the holidays are a source of "multiple stressors." 69% of respondents cited "lack of time" as a major stressor, 69% cited "lack of money" and 51% blamed extra stress on "the pressure to give or get gifts." More >>

Some years back, I remember a television actor making a public service announcement suggesting parents have dinner with their kids maybe once or twice a week. I was flabbergasted - there actually had to be a public service announcement to tell people this?!

Then I realized that in our society, we probably do. More >>

I heard a call from a mother regarding how to say no to her 11-year-old, regarding being on social media... More >>

While you are feeling the hubbub of the holiday season, remember this Quote of the Week... More >>

...When my husband and I had children, we both felt it was best I stay home with them... More >>

...I am going to take control of ME and say, 'No'... More >>

...I used to get so angry with you, but I continued to listen anyway... More >>

For years I have heard you counsel divorced or soon-to-be divorced parents on the appropriate way to interacted with their exes in the presence of their mutual children... More >>

When I was a kid, my mom would take the time to prepare a well-balanced meal for us... More >>

As the weather cools and storms brew, has your own indoor forecast been one of frowns? If the kidlets in your realm (or you!) could use a rainbow instead, think about energizing both your food and smile supply with colorful offerings... More >>