'Hero' is a word that's misused all the time. People who hit baseballs, throw footballs, or lob tennis balls are frequently labeled 'heroes,' but they are really just paid athletes. You can't be a hero without sacrifice... More >>
Envy and jealousy affect everyone's life. However, what really matters is what we do when we feel jealousy or envy: How do we experience it? How do we cope with it? More >>
Our first African American all-around gold medalist in women's gymnastics is also just a young girl with the same issues as many high school kids her age. She recently recounted the racism and bullying she experienced at her hometown gym in Virginia... More >>
I called you looking for affirmation that my husband and I had given our daughter the right advice. She had been asked by a friend's mother to throw a surprise birthday party for this friend, but then the mother said that my daughter shouldn't invite a certain few people... More >>
I am the middle of 7 children, 6 girls 1 boy. Growing up, things were pretty tight. We all had jobs as teens, we all had to help pay for things like senior portraits, school activities, class rings, and we all had chores and took turns making dinner (our house was always SPOTLESS and it was a cooperative effort). More >>
My nephew died recently in an accident after celebrating his 28th birthday with his friends and girlfriend. She was there when he fell 70 feet to his death.More >>
Tragedy has hit this family hard and in the process of planning the funeral, they are unsure if they should include the girlfriend of their loved one. More >>
If you are in an intimate, marital relationship, you need to be sensitive and appropriate when it comes to friends of the opposite sex. I want to discuss some ways you and your spouse can be protective of each other and still maintain your friendships... More >>
Changes in life happen. All the time. Things happen for good and bad reasons and much of change is beyond our control. But how we handle change is within our control... More >>
I know everyone's glued to the news right now trying to figure out what piece of information they can get out of the "Batman" movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado to keep themselves safe in the future. However, the fact is there isn't any. More >>
'Hero' is a word that's misused all the time. People who hit baseballs, throw footballs, or lob tennis balls are frequently labeled 'heroes,' but they are really just paid athletes. You can't be a hero without sacrifice... 
Our first African American all-around gold medalist in women's gymnastics is also just a young girl with the same issues as many high school kids her age. She recently recounted the racism and bullying she experienced at her hometown gym in Virginia... 
I called you looking for affirmation that my husband and I had given our daughter the right advice. She had been asked by a friend's mother to throw a surprise birthday party for this friend, but then the mother said that my daughter shouldn't invite a certain few people... 
I am the middle of 7 children, 6 girls 1 boy. Growing up, things were pretty tight. We all had jobs as teens, we all had to help pay for things like senior portraits, school activities, class rings, and we all had chores and took turns making dinner (our house was always SPOTLESS and it was a cooperative effort). 
My nephew died recently in an accident after celebrating his 28th birthday with his friends and girlfriend. She was there when he fell 70 feet to his death. 
Tragedy has hit this family hard and in the process of planning the funeral, they are unsure if they should include the girlfriend of their loved one. 
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