Are you scared of saying "no" to people? Are you worried that you'll look bad, not be liked, or come across as rude or selfish if you do? More >>

Whether we want them or not, the New Year will bring new challenges; whether we seize them or not, the New Year will bring new opportunities. More >>

This is the message of Christmas: that we are never alone. More >>

...Finding joy in life is not terribly difficult, but it is a learned skill. First off, being in a state of joy is not the same thing as being happy. Joy is more of a deep and profound type of feeling. More >>

Although high school yearbooks have categories for 'Most Likely to Succeed' and 'Class Clown,' there is no superlative for 'Most Shy.' The teenage years can be a difficult transition period, especially if you're not an outgoing person. If your teen is shy, I've got some tips to help them break out of their comfort zone. More >>

After hearing about the mass shooting this morning at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, I felt compelled to talk about the situation in my opening commentary today. Click on the audio link below... More >>

"No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks." More >>

I am really ticked off that so many experts, shrinks, religious leaders, and medical doctors say that if you've been wronged, regardless of how severely, you must forgive the person who wronged you or you are considered a bad person who will never heal. More >>

A parent frequently snapping and yelling at a child is not an acceptable response to frustration. So what can a spouse do to convince them of the harm they causing to the young one? More >>

Most people don't communicate about sex in general, much less when they are in the middle of it. There are some reasons for that. More >>