...I lost my daughter in 2005 at the age of 22 [sighs] after she had a four year battle with cancer. I don't live, I just survive. More >>

As a parent, there is no greater pain than losing a child. How can one stop grieving and start living again? More >>

I teach a 'Psychology of Women' class at a community college, and your book, '10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives' is required reading. I ask the students to choose a chapter to write about, and how it relates to their lives. One woman wrote... More >>

I wanted to share a quick 'praise report' about my 17-year-old daughter, who is a stronger young woman than I ever was! She stands up for herself and her beliefs, against the crowd. More >>

Therapy doesn't come without resistance, especially when you're dealing with a teenager. It can be very difficult to get a teen on board with therapy because there's usually a lot of defensiveness. More >>

If you sense that your child is seriously troubled, you may feel bewildered, helpless, ineffective. How can you stop your child from throwing away his or her life? How can you avoid thinking that you've failed as a parent? More >>

For many of us, eating disorders are a great mystery. What causes them? Why are they so difficult to cure? Why doesn't the young girl battling anorexia just eat? There are actually five factors loved ones can look for to determine whether a person is more likely to develop an eating disorder. More >>

I've been meaning to write you a note of appreciation and gratitude over the past 5 years when I left my career (with your virtual encouragement) to be my 3 kids' mom (now 13, 11, and 9 - and I'm still lovin' my hubby of 14 years). More >>

On Monday, I gave my two weeks' notice at the clinic where I work as a registered nurse. I am a mom of six: two adults, three teenagers, and a 5-year-old boy... More >>

I know you aren't running a contest, but I must tell you about the "Husband of the Decade". ...He provides us with everything we need and then some. He is a shining example of what it means to be a parent, husband, son....and son-in-law! More >>