I called you looking for affirmation that my husband and I had given our daughter the right advice. She had been asked by a friend's mother to throw a surprise birthday party for this friend, but then the mother said that my daughter shouldn't invite a certain few people... More >>

I frequently hear you advise callers they have to stand up to their parents. This advice generally is followed by a silence and then a gulp from the caller. I want to share my experience. More >>

...I have a daughter home from college for the summer. In the 8 weeks she's been home, her room has been clean about 5 days. For the past 3 days, I have told her to clean it up. More >>

...I have a daughter home from college for the summer. In the 8 weeks, she's been home, the room has been clean about 5 days. For the past 3 days, I have told her to clean it up... More >>

...Thank you notes were very important in my house growing up and I actually enjoyed writing them. I have instilled this in my own children. More >>

I've been at home with my 8-month-old since he was born. I felt so stupid about it, given that everyone looks at this with shame and pressures me to work, including both my parents, sister, and husband... More >>

A recent caller was having trouble with constant dreams of an old boyfriend from 15 years ago. This brought to mind my 'problem' remembering a couple of old girlfriends... More >>

My husband and I have had two crazy years. To make a long story short, we decided to let go of a job he had for over 12 years because we could not handle the immorality of how they did business. He started a new company and money has been tight. More >>

...Thank you notes were very important in my house growing up and I actually enjoyed writing them. I have instilled this in my own children. More >>

My marriage of 11 years ended violently in November 2011. He left me with a traumatic brain injury and strangle marks on my neck. I'm now a single mom of 3 sons. I had always been a housewife/full time mom, so I was stressed about getting a job. More >>