...My childhood was miserable because my parents married and divorced numerous times, shacked up, married people with kids, made new kids, etc... More >>

Last night, I had an 'aha' moment where I thought 'what might Dr. Laura say' and followed through on that and it worked out very well... More >>

I am the proud mother of seven children, and yes I gave birth to all of them. I raised all my children the with the same consistent values, principals and rules of the game... More >>

...I work in geriatrics, and I get to meet couples who have been married for 40, 50 and sometimes 60 years. As these couples tell their stories, I realize they really are soulmates, but not because they were soul mates when they met, but because they have shared a lifetime of experiences, joys, and sorrows together... 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 >>

...Being mindful at mealtimes and throughout the day is more than paying attention to the food we choose, prepare, and eat. It's learning to recognize hunger in its various forms. It is being able to eat without being impacted by external influences and noticing-and respecting-fullness... More >>

We've all been guilty of this from time to time: venting to others about what's not working in our relationship. We'll complain to our friends and family endlessly. We'll talk to our therapist for years, re-living the same troubles over and over and over again. If we want our relationships to weather whatever storm it has come upon, venting to others can bring a title wave of troubles... More >>

I was an only child growing up in a traditional household in the 50s and 60s. My mother had escaped a strict household and was harsh in her discipline... More >>

Is it just me noticing this or is this the sad new norm: Mothers deliberately ignoring their children whilst selfishly too busy on their cell phones while shopping etc to pay attention to their children... More >>

Once you have made up your mind that it's time to start delegating to other people and growing your business, and decided upon what to delegate, only three questions remain... More >>