One of my favorite pictures of my kids is one that was taken in our backyard in a small plastic pool when all three kids were young. More >>

The first day of school for me always came with jitters and a stomach so nervous, I could have thrown up at any moment. It's ironic I now work in a school and I'm happy to say I don't feel that way anymore! More >>

...I was 11-years-old, a December baby, one of the youngest in my class. I was physically undeveloped and very shy. More >>

I was listening to your commentary on 'How to do Well in College.' It reminded me of my experience. After dropping classes right and left, and being put on academic probation, I had a rough start in my college career. More >>

If anyone could do 10 things to mess up her life, I have done more than that. I got married too young postponing my education, had babies right away, mismanaged money, divorced, remarried. You name it, I did it. 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 was in a relationship with a woman who had issues due to past emotional abuse. I tried to help her, but had to learn to put aside my stupid chivalry to understand that she would not change... More >>

I graduated in the top ten of my high school class, and was accepted into my first choice expensive private college. However, the financial aid package still meant I could not afford to attend this school without going into major debt. More >>

This past week I've become painfully aware of parents handing a child their phones to play a game instead of interacting with the tots. More >>

I first learned I would be a father via a phone call. Not that unusual, I know, but there's a twist: this was a call from a county worker. More >>