I had intended my last post to be a one part blog on children and grief, but my daughter amazed me with how she worked through her grief, and I felt compelled to share her innate wisdom. As I said, in my last post, kids express grief in different ways and may not show at all in ways we would expect. So here is how she seemed to work through her grief of the loss of my Dad at the age of five... More >>

OK, so the kids noticed on the calendar that Easter is approaching and they want to make a huge production of dying eggs. In the past, the little stickers you bought at the store sufficed, but now they want the real thing. Here are some old standards with a few new ideas for you... More >>

* Cut the tops off of plastic milk jugs, poke holes in the bottom and use them to start seeds.

* Cut the bottom off and use as mini-greenhouses to cover plants... More >>

We've all heard about doing a thorough spring cleaning of our home to leave room for plenty of exciting new items. There's no reason to stop after you purge that closet, straighten that drawer or scour that bathtub. Set your sights on your pantry and refrigerator. Buildup there can usually rival any other spot in the house and you could find much more tasty items than lost change in a couch or a stray sock under a bed... More >>

...I got into a discussion with one of my friends and wanted to share with you a facebook status I posted..."Everything Happens for a Reason' is a good philosophy to keep you stuck and immobile during times of crisis, stress, or regret...

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In October 2010, my husband left my son and I... I was devastated. I knew we didn't get along but there was no cheating or physical abuse so I never thought he'd leave. How naive to think he'd stay and spend a life with a miserable wife... More >>

A few days ago you posted a question regarding what is the worst case of child abuse each listener has seen and what did he or she do about it? Your question reminded me of an incident that bothers me today, almost exactly 20 years later... More >>

A few months ago, I met Charisse McCoy and Shurhan Bass, two wonderful women who co-founded Mom-e-preneurs, a non-profit support group for moms who work from home. More >>

You were right when you told a husband and wife Facebook has dangers. You told them both to close their accounts. I have many friends who do an alternative activity. They have a joint account at Facebook. Both their names are on one account... More >>

I have recently become a stay at home mother with the birth of my first child. I could not be happier with my decision. My husband and I planned for this, we have a house that we could afford on one income, we payed off all our debt before having our child, we put all of my income in our savings account... More >>