...After 25 years, I retired from law enforcement. For several years, I was the desk officer at my precinct. On Fridays and Saturday nights, many divorced couples would come in and do their 'child exchange,' because they couldn't do the hand-offs in public without getting into an argument... More >>

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

...My husband and I have a 16-year-old son, and our life has been turned upside down by a 14-year-old girl he likes, and her parents who seem to have very loose rules for her... More >>

I was thinking about what I didn't know about kids until I had them. When you think you want babies, you really should look at whether you want to be a parent to a helpless baby who turns really quickly into a toddler... More >>

If our family had to do it all over again, I would let my kids take their lumps as kids and not bail them out in an attempt to 'rescue' them. If the homework was left on the table, then it should be marked as late. I would no longer rush it to school... More >>

I have been a divorced parent for many years. When I tell people this, I often get, 'Oh you should go out and meet someone'... More >>

Not too long ago, I signed myself up for a kitchen challenge. Every day for 20 days, I would receive an email with a certain task to complete for my kitchen... More >>

My husband and I have run a family business together since 1990, and our six sons have joined us over time. I have some tips on not letting a family business interfere with your marriage... More >>

...One night, I went home, looked at my husband and said, 'I want to be a stay at home mom'... More >>

...As we were driving last night, we mentioned to one another how the past six months have been different in our marriage - good, but different. We both agreed it was thanks to you... More >>