I listened recently to your comments about raising kids who do chores in order to help them grow up to be adults who can actually take care of themselves. I have a 13 year old boy and a 16 year old girl... More >>

In October 2016 my husband Terry, after a 45 year marriage, died from cancer. He fought for 2 years but couldn't be saved... More >>

How can you cut behavioral problems off at the pass or at least deal with them in a way that makes them less powerful or less frequent? It really all comes down to common sense and compassion for your kids... More >>

As I lay on my bed this morning, petting my dog, chatting with my husband as he got ready for work, something you've said repeatedly on-air sunk in... More >>

No matter what the relationship - long-term, short-term, friends with benefits - disconnecting from another human being is always painful. Here are my tips for moving on... More >>

In order to teach your kids the value of hard work, you need to allow them to do things on their own, including homework and school projects. I have a story about that... More >>

My mother graduated with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and worked very hard to earn her place in an industry that was more male-dominated back then than it is today... More >>

From day one in our relationship, my husband and I made it a top priority that when we had children, I would be a stay-at-home mom... More >>

In 1964, I graduated high school and loved cars. I took a job in Chicago at a service station, so I could learn more about being a mechanic... More >>

Saying no can unravel a lot of friendships and relationships, but sometimes it's the healthiest thing for you to do... More >>