I've been married for 36 years. Like everyone else, I am sheltering in place, so I'm cleaning out old closets and drawers. I came across a poem I wrote in 1997, when I quit my dream job to stay at home with my kids... More >>

I listened to the callers you had recently who were talking about the silver lining in this crazy pandemic situation. I have many silver linings... More >>

Before the coronavirus pandemic, I was having a lunch date with my 17 year old son; we were at a restaurant on a deck overlooking the river. We were enjoying looking at the fish and talking about how big they were... More >>

My husband and I were out riding our tandem bike with our 6-month-old Chesapeake puppy running alongside. We went on the bike path that goes underneath a six-lane road. Our Chesapeake started to panic and get scared... More >>

My son is now a strapping 16-year-old and does a fine job of remembering homework assignments, books, his lunch, and it's all thanks to you... More >>

I have been listening to you for at least 8 years now, and I have always loved you. I am a mommy to two wonderful little kids. My little boy is 4 years old, and he is so insightful! He loves to help Mommy cook... More >>

My husband made it clear when I was pregnant with our daughter that I would be a stay-at-home mom, and that my job from then on would be to nurture her and any other future children we'd have... More >>

...Today when I woke up, I had all kinds of plans. We were going to go shopping, meet a friend to look at furniture, a bike ride in the afternoon, etc. While I was getting ready, my boy was very upset, and I couldn't figure out why. Turns out he had a fever. My plans were instantly cancelled... More >>

With your support and teachings, I have happily stayed home with my kids, have kept a stress-free home and husband, and been able to work around my family's schedule from home... More >>

About ten years ago, I was in the process of separating from my husband, who was having an affair with our 19-year-old babysitter. Our four children ranged in age at that time from 1 to 5 years old. Despite his apologies and pleas for forgiveness, I just wanted out... More >>