Just home from a relaxing Thanksgiving at my sister's, I was slow to get into the bustle of the season this year. By November 30th the kids were asking when we'd get our tree, when my husband would put the lights up, and when we'd get our one to one Christmas shopping done. I started to feel a little overwhelmed, stressed by multiple obligations, long lines, and keeping up with everyone else. More >>

According to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), the holidays are a source of "multiple stressors." 69% of respondents cited "lack of time" as a major stressor, 69% cited "lack of money" and 51% blamed extra stress on "the pressure to give or get gifts." More >>

Christmas and other holidays often boil down to just a few ingredients that give them their trademark flavor, like peppermint and pumpkin. Therefore, when you are in a pinch for time or funds, it's fun to think of ways such signature add-ins can, in fact, make the meal. More >>

Call me old fashioned, but there are some things that just shouldn't be touched, and Santa is one of them. In the newly released "Arthur Christmas," a spacecraft replaces Santa's sleigh and instead of reindeer, savvy elves rappel from the sky to deliver gifts to every good boy and girl. More >>

My wife tells the (true) story of what happened when she had my toddler son with her in the grocery store one day. All was quiet and the boy was seated in the basket, while she was looking at some products on the store shelves. More >>

My life completely changed 8 years ago. I was married, had 2 children, a career that kept me in the office 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. While I was in my office I always listened to you. More >>

My husband and I have been married for 24 years. He is my hero and I am his girlfriend. Mothering my children is my main job after caring for my husband. More >>

Sibling rivalry is a natural part of growing up; there's no way to avoid it. Your best efforts won't avoid it. We can help minimize it, and sometimes redirect it but there's no way to avoid it. More >>

I googled "how to be a better stay at home mom" last night. I came across a blog (I think) where a woman had asked essentially the same question. I read through the responses until I came to one from a woman who mentioned your book. More >>

I listened to you on XM for a while and couldn't believe how straight and narrow your comments were. Some of them offended me (I realize you still get a bit appalled sometimes, but, hey, that's part of being educated). More >>