A recent tragedy has struck my family at our core, and if I may, please allow me to teach your listeners something I have learned. More >>

My mother got pregnant with me at age 16 and I was born in an unwed mother's home a few weeks after she turned 17. I was adopted by a young couple... More >>

We have two respectful, responsible, academic and moral sons ages 12 and 15. Notice I didn't say 'beautiful' - haha. Both boys spend much of their time working on school projects, playing tennis... More >>

Recently, my 7-year-old daughter traveled to North Carolina to see other family members for 5 days. They had fun, but some of my other young cousins and relatives are more worldly... More >>

Listening to your commentary regarding children being raised in a single parent vs. a dual parent home made me very reflective... More >>

Money can do a lot of things- from ruining a person to making a person- in a sort of indirect way. I grew up with a very hard working dad, a stay-at-home mom, five brothers and one sister. More >>

When I was in my late 20s, I worked at a board of education office and loved making visits to the preschools and the kindergarten in the small town where I lived. More >>

I will be married to my husband for 30 years come August. Over the years, he has gained the ability to control his anger (which used to be quite quick!)... More >>

On Father's Day this year, I was surrounded by my wonderful wife of 22 years and my four sons ages 14, 13, 11, and 9. They were hopelessly trying to BBQ steak and chicken for me and insisted I not help... More >>

Both my parents were alcoholics. My father finally sobered up when the local sheriff gave him a choice between going to jail for fraud or to the state psychiatric facility for 6 months... More >>