We bought our daughter a cell phone for her 13th birthday. Thirteen seemed like the right age; she's mature, responsible and desires more of a social life. We established rules... More >>

'What? Don't we want our kids happy? That's the whole purpose of parenthood!' Trust me. That kind of thinking is the problem... More >>

...We agreed before we were married that when we had children, I would stay home. I appreciated he was willing to work to support us, so I did everything I could to make sure he didn't have to worry about anything except coming home at the end of his shift. More >>

There is so very, very much to admire about my husband - he is a real MAN, a wonderful provider... and he surely would swim through shark-infested waters to bring me a lemonade....What I admire most about him, however, is the lesson he taught me years ago. More >>

If you are bored or not happy in life, the key is having a passion. If you want to transform your life and feel meaningful on the face of the earth, you need to have a point to your life... More >>

I'm sending this to you because your listeners (and the world) need to know that if you 'choose wisely, treat kindly' and work together to make your family your number-one priority, they, too, may someday be rewarded with a letter like this. More >>

Adolescence is tough enough; you're not a baby, you're not an adult...you're just sort of in a swing state. And what makes the adolescent swing state painful is when young folks are inclined to be very hard on themselves after some frustration or disappointment... More >>

Do you know how many people have called my show over the last 3 1/2 decades to tell me they could do the right thing in their lives if they only had self-esteem?...A LOT... More >>

I found this 'recipe" and thought you might want to share it. It fits my wife as well as any wife who has a real man in her life. Thank you for all you do. More >>

I have been a listener for several years. You helped me through a divorce after thirty years of marriage, 'You can't beat your head against a wall and have it turn into a pillow' and to choose wisely in my next marriage. More >>