I wanted to give you a "thumbs up" for your suggestion of taking a shower with your husband. I hear some of the women being a little hesitant at this idea, but I can attest to the closeness created by this activity. More >>

My husband and I have 6 grown children and 14 grandchildren, spread across the country. For the second time, we celebrated Christmas Day with just the two of us. More >>

Responding to your question, "What moment from this year's holiday gatherings do you treasure?" More >>

There was a piece in the New York Times this week that listed the parenting stories of 2011 we're still talking about. Of course, Tiger Mother Amy Chua made the list. I still remember the audible gasp that was heard on every playground across America last winter as parents debated the Yale Professor and self-professed "Tiger Mom" Amy Chua's article "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior" ahead of her later book. More >>

As the economy continues to struggle I see an ongoing tragedy in the business world. Professionals who have valuable and significant products and services to offer aren't able to create exposure and demand due budget constraints. Fewer people have a strong budget to get their information out in a consistent and meaningful way. More >>

Taking a deep breath after the busyness of the winter holidays doesn't necessarily mean you need to rely on weeks of (and the expense of) take-out food to restore your culinary energy. The following three-course economic weeknight menus (appetizers, entrees, and healthy desserts) are filled with gourmet touches that take just seconds each. More >>

Since my youngest turned 3, we've added "going to the movies" to our list of favorite family pastimes. So just in time for the holidays, when many more families reconnect by watching, renting or buying movies, here is my ranking of the children's movies I saw in theatres with my kids this past year. More >>

...After having my first son, I went back to work full-time after 6 weeks because I honestly did not have anyone mention there was another option. Then my daughter and a second son came along...I was stressed! More >>

...And I'm not really worried anymore about my son, the comedian... He was invited to a friend's house recently. I'd met this boy and liked his manners and attitude, but my son had never been to his house. More >>

...I have been seeing a therapist for about 5 months now for my problems of low self worth, and difficulties dealing with my situation of being a live in aid for my older special needs brother after my mother passed away. More >>