I was just reading the blog about conversations you need to have with your spouse, and not in front of the kids. My mind went back to a couple weeks ago... More >>

I have been an avid listener of your show since I was a graduate student in a counseling program working as a receptionist in 1999 at a counseling office. More >>

Every day on my show, people call to ask me how to deal with issues they're having with spouses, parents, and other family members. When I ask them if they have asked that person about it, the response I typically get is, "Well, no"... More >>

...I got married after I graduated. After 4 years of marriage, we decided to have a child. This is about the time I started listening to you... More >>

You once gave me insights on how to stop allowing my college age daughter from treating me badly. I am now using that helpful information in dealing with other toxic relationships in my life... More >>

I remember my kids used to worry. They would ask us when they were little if we would be getting a divorce... More >>

Today I took the time and energy (being chronically ill, that is a huge deal) to make it to my 7-year-old granddaughter's soccer game... More >>

I recently found out that my adult daughter felt she was a burden growing up. I had no idea... More >>

For as long as you live, I will always be your parent first and your friend second... More >>

We all want our children to be competitive and work hard for goals. However, if your kids have to win to be happy, they're going to spend most of their lives feeling miserable. Here's how to teach kids early about healthy competition and how to be gracious when they win and lose... More >>