Award-winning author and former schoolteacher Jonathan Friesen has a knack for crafting exciting stories teenagers want to read. Rush features 18-year-old Jake King, an adrenaline junkie who jumps at the chance to join an elite group of firefighters who rappel into wildfires. More >>

I will start out by saying my child did not act wonderful, sweet or cute at school yesterday. So this is not another 'My child is beautiful and perfect' email... More >>

Why is it that teenagers can be well-mannered out in public, but when disagreeing with their parents, they display contempt? More >>

My husband and I have been married 25 years. Our youngest son is expecting his first child. My husband decided to send him some advice regarding being a father... More >>

Why is it that my teen-aged son can be so well-mannered and liked in school and in the community (and even with my husband and me most of the time), but sneers, snorts, and just seems to think we are really judgmental, ignorant people whenever he disagrees with us? More >>

When my son was 4 years old, I took his tiny hand in mine and said, 'One day, your hand will be bigger than mine... More >>

My parents have always felt that they come before my husband and our children. They not only feel that they deserve and are entitled... More >>

When my mom was a little girl she got a kidney infection that the doctors said would kill her. Thankfully, she survived. More >>

We are raising 3 of our grandsons, working our way through the obstacles as they come. Our 11-year-old was recently invited to a new friend's house after school. After meeting the mother... More >>

When my son was going through a divorce, both son and grandson moved in with us. I am 65+ so I thought I was finished with raising children. As my son struggled to come to grips with a failed marriage... More >>