...I was well-trained and passionate about a career in law enforcement, even though it was challenging, given the nature of the work and the horrors I was exposed to. That all changed when I got pregnant... More >>

In today's culture, individuals are on high alert about abuse and harassment issues to the extent that the quest for meaningful relationships is affected by concerns about whether or not a person is trustworthy... More >>

School shootings have increased in the last 20 years, and so has the decline and focus on home life and the family. In homes where both parents work, children are often 'raised' by TV, video games, cell phones, and other devices... More >>

My sister and I often discuss the topic of 'working moms,' and the ridiculous things we've heard them say to justify the fact that they're really abandoning their children. Here are just a few things we've heard from the mouths of working moms we've met... More >>

I am a 28-year-old mental health therapist. 'Unconditional positive regard' was my motto in my personal and professional life, and it was killing me. I didn't know why... More >>

This is a letter to an unknown woman whose son I saw in the supermarket the other afternoon... More >>

...I have seen many students in our early childhood program at school who literally do get 'dumped' here by their NON-working moms because some say their children are 'bored' at home... More >>

...When we first married, I wanted to keep my last name, spend money the way I saw fit, carry on with my own schedule, and basically ignore his needs and desires... More >>

Social media has taken the world by storm. Many people spend a large portion of their days tweeting, texting, and checking their Facebook accounts. Adolescents tend to spend even more time online than adults, with a recent study suggesting that many engage in social networking for over two hours per day... More >>

I have two brothers and three sisters, and it finally dawned on me, my Mother adores her sons and competes with her daughters... More >>