I came across this video today and had to share. It is such a reminder of how parents really are the center of their kid's world... More >>

...If your goal is to stay grounded in the world of real connections rather than those relegated to cyberspace: I didn't rely on social media to remember my loved ones... More >>

...I found out some wonderful news that a friend of mine is expecting her first baby... More >>

My best friend and I met when we were seated next to each other in ninth grade. I was new to the community, and she was very friendly to me... More >>

In fourth grade, I was the chubby, lonely bookworm, and over the summer, I prayed every night before bed for a friend... More >>

Why is it so hard for so many people to apologize? Because apologies take courage. You have to admit you're wrong, put yourself in a vulnerable position, and open yourself up to blame, shame, and embarrassment... More >>

Are you unsure of the best way to respond to a nosy neighbor, friend, family member, or other busybody in your life? Here's what you do... More >>

I fell in love with each of my kids as they were born. When my first was about eight months old, I took a part-time job as a hostess at a restaurant, from 10AM to 2PM. We didn't need the money, but I was being pressured by my mom to go back to work... More >>

Smartphones are screwing up our kids. They don't know how to talk to people. They don't know how to look people in the eye. They just know how to use their thumbs instead of their tongues... More >>

I had been friends with my 'best friend' since junior high school. She was always a mess. I am not sure what drew me to her, but, we stayed close for years... More >>