Before my husband passed away, someone asked him why, after over 23 years of marriage, we had NO children. God never blessed us with a child. More >>

We work at combating child narcissism in many ways. My 16-year-old daughter did not have a cell phone for years, and only received one with no access to the Internet this past year for Christmas, after she turned 16. More >>

Some parents try to create their child's life instead of letting it happen naturally. As a parent sometimes you need to let the child lead you. Just because he is a child doesn't mean the parent can't learn from him. More >>

If I could go back in time to witness a family event, I would go back to 1908, lower Manhattan, New York. My grandmother, the daughter of Irish immigrants was put into a catholic orphanage. More >>

As a young guy, I (ahem...) did not start dating until I was 23 and out of college. 23! Not because I never had any opportunities. It was my choice. More >>

My husband Jimmy recently passed away. This is in his honor... More >>

I was a victim of infidelity two years ago. I worshipped my wife, trusted her implicitly, and believed and loved her throughout our 18 years of marriage. More >>

A little praise for Jake who's getting back on the dating scene after taking care of ill family members. (I'm in my 40's and in the same boat.)... You've got a guy here who's given up a good chunk of his life and proved himself a responsible adult, a guy who's less likely to walk out on a wife if she gets sick! That's big! More >>

In 2012, there were a few movies that had such strong stories that they are sure to be remembered as classics suited for the whole family. Here is a list of the best to worst kids' movies of 2012. More >>

I recently hosted a book study on 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands,' for a mom's group that I facilitate. I was surprised at how well the book was received and how many of the women had never encountered such practical advice about marriage and how to treat their husbands. More >>