Recently I had the sad task of walking with a family as they buried their infant daughter after many months of preparation and anticipation. This child was a "miracle child" conceived by a couple after their other children had reached adulthood. More >>

It took me awhile to own up to the fact I was a less than great mother to my children...When I finally did, I sat them down individually and asked each to tell me what were the worst things they felt I did. More >>

My wife tells the (true) story of what happened when she had my toddler son with her in the grocery store one day. All was quiet and the boy was seated in the basket, while she was looking at some products on the store shelves. More >>

I googled "how to be a better stay at home mom" last night. I came across a blog (I think) where a woman had asked essentially the same question. I read through the responses until I came to one from a woman who mentioned your book. More >>

I recently read "Surviving a Shark Attack on Land." I picked up your book because of past experiences and wanted to know what you had to say on the matter of betrayal. It came as a surprise to me shortly after reading your book I was attacked! More >>

I was very interested in your last caller on December 1, hour 1, whose second child was constantly fussy....That reminded me of the 2 large fish tanks (50 and 150 gallons) I had in my medical office to amuse the children. More >>

While listening recently, I heard the song, "First There Is a Mountain" after a commercial break. You asked Efim the significance and he said he played it because you had been doing mountain climber stomach exercises during the break. I made a different connection because of the last caller you spoke to before the break. More >>

I live in San Diego and as you might have seen in the news, a young woman, 34 years old, was found murdered on Thanksgiving. She leaves behind her 13 year old daughter. The suspect, who has been arrested, is her ex-boyfriend. More >>

I heard you talk the other day about the value of reading with your children. I have three: ages 16, 13, and 9. I read to my kids a lot when they were younger, but when they reached about 3rd grade, I tapered off and allowed them to read on their own. More >>

I am listening to a repeat of today's show and just heard your call with the young woman who is in an abusive relationship and has no kids. (Listen to the call of the day for 11.29.) More >>