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 >>

I've been a stay-at-home mom ever since the first of my three children was born six years ago. I work part-time from home, but only a few hours a week... More >>

Your description of the movie, '71 Into the Fire', about the student-soldiers who fought in the Korean War touched my heart, along with your reaction to it. More >>

By example, my parents taught me that a man should work hard for his family, his wife comes first, then the kids. They taught me that NAP time for parents on Saturday afternoon was private... More >>

My mother was controlling. She nagged, complained if things weren't the way she wanted them... More >>

Toddlers can be challenging but understanding why they act and react as they do can make the daily interactions with one far more pleasant and productive. More >>

While on a recent trip to Greece, my husband and I made a two-night layover in Rafina (the second busiest seaport town in the Athens area). The first night we spent there was Saturday, and our hotel was conveniently located about 4 blocks from the town center (square). After arriving in town at 10:30 p.m. we then decided to walk to the square and enjoy a late dinner. More >>

As you know children can be very literal in the way they interpret what you tell them. The following are a few of my children's responses... More >>

I recently heard you say you believe a mom hurts more than a dad when the child moves on to the marriage phase. I'm not sure I agree... More >>

I read a blog entry written by a new dad, which focused on conversations he had with a couple of women who asked about his babies and his wife. More >>