I have called you a few times in the past, including last summer when my children were fighting and you wisely suggested a money jar. Each time the kids fought, regardless of who was to blame, they owed money in the jar... More >>

I certainly did not learn to keep my cool from my childhood. Life with my dad was stressful and scary. My mom was not a yeller, but Dad was very intimidating to my two sisters and me.. More >>

...No matter the varying degrees or difficulties of achieving your goal, each venture requires the same foundation in order to be successful... More >>

I think it's essential to a child's well-being for a parent to be around and available at ALL ages, particularly when they get home from school... More >>

My 5 year old grandson attends a Catholic school. His Mother came to pick him up and noticed a Dad was removing the pink polo type shirt his son had been dressed in that day... More >>

Learning how to handle winning and losing is one of the ways kids build self-esteem and develop valuable life skills. More >>

I've listened to your show for years, and I have three grown daughters. When they each turned five years old, my husband and I took them to the bank to open a savings account... More >>

...Each time I wonder if it's time to re-enter the work force now that my kids are older teens, it makes me sad to think of them coming home to an empty house... More >>

I'm a stay at home mom. It's difficult but it's worth it for my family. I make it work by getting creative... More >>

When my wife and I got engaged 37 years ago, we discussed our goals for our future family. Because my mom worked, I was adamant that my wife stay at home and raise our children... More >>