Learning how to handle winning and losing is one of the ways kids build self-esteem and develop valuable life skills. More >>

I recently heard your special hour about the best lessons learned from your parents. The best advice I got growing up was from my Nana, the only grandparent I had, because I'm the youngest of six, born when my mom was 40 years old... More >>

Last month my husband of 24 years and our 2 sons, ages 21 and 19 went on a road trip. We stopped at a large, very popular, retail store to go to the bathroom and get snacks... More >>

I grew up with a stay-at-home mom and I always knew I wanted to be one too. What I didn't anticipate, however, was how the negative comments I got would affect me... More >>

...On the train ride home, the wife of my husband's friend called us out for holding hands the whole day. It almost felt like she was making fun of us... More >>

When I was in tenth grade, my father caught me smoking marijuana. He told me something I'll never forget... More >>

Abstinence until marriage is the best!!! It's also the BEST gift you could ever give your future spouse... More >>

I've been meaning to write this email since 2008. I know the year because 2008 is when the Clint Eastwood's movie Gran Torino was released. It was one of those movies that really got me pumped up. Afterwards, my husband and I went to one of our favorite pizza restaurants in the area... More >>

In 2005, my daughter died unexpectedly. She was 15 years old. I had two other young teenage daughters at the time, and shortly after, my youngest was invited to attend a soccer camp in Norway with her team... More >>

I had to share this moment with my 3-year-old granddaughter. I know you will get a kick out of this... More >>