It's unbelievably difficult to teach kids values these days because they don't often see those values operating around them. Here are 5 values you absolutely must teach your kids... More >>

On our 25th wedding anniversary, our 21-year-old daughter wrote the following note to my husband and me... More >>

I'm listening to your podcast early this morning, thinking about how much you have influenced my life... More >>

..We adopted our oldest when he was three days old. He has been a joy and I find him hilarious much of the time (he's 8 years old). He attends a charter school, where they stress good character, values, and morals. On Fridays, the students get a "character card" sent home with them for parents to review... More >>

I am an almost 50-year-old mother of two teenagers who has listened to you for the past several years. I am an alcoholic with almost 7 years sobriety. I enjoy your frankness and honesty in helping people with all the 'issues' they call in with... More >>

...In my early 20s, I was in full career mode. I have a bachelor's degree in engineering, a Master's in engineering, and an MBA. Before my husband and I decided to start our family, I listened to your show on my drive home from work and on road trips... More >>

When I was a little girl, I had this big white stuffed poodle dog that I took everywhere, even to town. When my mother tried to wash some of the dirt off him, I cried next to the wash machine! More >>

When you've got two parents coming from two different families, there's bound to be conflict. Here's how to blend your different parenting styles... More >>

I recently read an article on a local news site that made me angry. It essentially said that it's not safe to have grandparents take care of their grandchildren because their methods are not up-to-date... More >>

I recently heard a call from a mother who wanted to tell the grandparents to buy fewer gifts for her children. I also did this about 6 years ago... More >>