Studies indicate that 95 percent of dieters gain back all the lost weight, plus at least 10 percent more. This can set up a pattern of yo-yo dieting, which doctors warn is often more dangerous to the body than simply staying consistently at a higher weight. Therefore, your most important New Year's resolution may be to figure out how not to regain the pounds you lost. 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 >>

Like the epic odyssey that Bilbo Baggins departs on, Peter Jackson's silver screen adaptation of 'The Hobbit' proves to be equally incredible. Read the review here. More >>

In 2012, there were a few movies that had such strong stories that they are sure to be remembered as classics suited for the whole family. Here is a list of the best to worst kids' movies of 2012. More >>

Cyber-bullying is no joke. It happened to a girl in my son's high school. Her ex-boyfriend created a derogatory Facebook page about her and the jokes and teasing spilled over into school life for this poor girl. My son was friends with the ex-boyfriend... More >>

It was December 23rd, 1954. We had just arrived in Santa Ana, California, after spending a year living in "West" Germany, as refugees from what was then, "East" Germany. I was barely 9 years old, but I remember it very clearly. More >>

I take every opportunity to move my body. I never ask someone to bring me something like the TV remote. I collect water in my shower and after dish rinsing, and take that out to the garden. More >>

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

After years of therapy trying to figure out why my own mother didn't like me, I met my mom-in-law. She taught me true love between a mother and her daughter. More >>

When my son, Nick was in 3rd grade as usual we spent Christmas Eve visiting at my in-laws. All the local family was there for the evening. My sister, Lynne, was expected to arrive at my house on Christmas morning, but... More >>