I think as parents, we've tried to give our kids better than what we think we had, or what we think we missed and should have gotten or needed, but in doing so, we may not have allowed our children to learn lessons in life at a young age through experience, because we protected them too much. More >>

For centuries now, it has come to pass on my program that the day before Thanksgiving be declared: Corny Joke Day! Come join the fun! More >>

I purchased your book, "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" seven years ago. It changed my life -- for a while, that is. As easy as it was to be ashamed of my behavior and change my ways, it was just as easy to fall back into the regular pattern and routine of my regular ways. More >>

I can vividly remember the emotions of my favorite birthday, although I cannot recall exactly how old I was when it occurred. More >>

My wise, wonderful, loving, but not perfect mother-in-law would have a to-do list. Anything that didn't get done was saved for the next day. Her plan of attack was to do FIRST the chore she dreaded the most. More >>

A cornucopia that's overflowing with produce is a symbol of Thanksgiving and often the perfect centerpiece for the holiday table. Why not take a cue from that symbol and try to innovatively sneak more nutritious vegetables into your holiday feast? Here's how... More >>

"Help! An alien has possessed my sweet little boy!" Parents are often astonished when their "tweener" grows a foot taller and becomes uncommunicative and sometimes explosive. Welcome to the world of a teenage boy. More >>

No matter who you are, we all care if people like us. We are social creatures. Feeling love, affection and belonging is very necessary to us. More >>

When I was 5-years-old, I had a great piece of advice given to me about marriage. I broke my leg learning to snow ski, so my parents carried me (and my cast) up to the Sunday School room about a half hour before church so I could settle in before all the other kids arrived. More >>

I just listened to your call with Nikki, who has a hard time getting up and going, each day. I'm a stay-at-home-wife, and when my husband was in Iraq and then Afghanistan, I could definitely commiserate with what Nikki is going through now. More >>