...I was a doormat for my mom to walk on for most of my years: I was her mother, her crutch and after my parents' divorce - she treated me like a whipped husband. And I let her... More >>

I was seven months pregnant when I woke up one day and did not feel my daughter move, which was strange because she was usually very active in the mornings. I had an important deadline at work, so I went about my routine and headed to the office... More >>

I have a long story. I was only 17 when my father killed my mother, brother, and 2 sisters. I married soon after and it ended in divorce. My second husband of now 33 years and I were blessed with 3 children... More >>

Growing up, my parents gave in to most of what I wanted. If I really wanted to go to a friend's place or party, they would start out by saying no, but could almost always be convinced by my whining, crying and listing endless reasons why I should be allowed to go. As a result, I learned to expect to have my way in life... More >>

I believe there are two major things that kids can do to help stop bullying... More >>

Nick Peters is a real estate person in our area. Once in a while, he sends out newsletters with interesting tidbits and a sprinkling of personal info. This column was in the most recent letter... More >>

I chose to be a stay-at-home mom when my twins were born 15 years ago. We have a third child now who is almost 12. I have a college degree and an MBA, and I never think that my education was useless or a waste of my time... More >>

By dumb luck, I was able to pay for my own college. I was only 17 when I started college. Since I didn't like school, my first thought was to go during the summers. If I went during the summer, I could get it over with faster. Then I thought, I don't want to be 20 years old and working full time... More >>

I am the proud stay-at-home mom of three children who my husband and I are raising to have strong morals and values. One thing we stress is no sex before marriage. It became clear to me recently, that not only is our message getting through to them, but they're not afraid to stand up for what is right either... More >>

I have three children and my husband has three children. We came back from a dream family vacation intended to make our newly formed 'salad' family of six children bond with each other... More >>