I learned early on that my mother-in-law was great if you always agreed with her. If she had a personal issue with me, she always let me know, but any honesty from me to her was met with hostility and anger... More >>

Recently, when my husband and I were visiting his parents, I got into a brief argument with my father-in-law as I was trying to control my autistic four-year-old, and he continued badgering her... More >>

Our local grocery store has a new advertisement for their liquor section for the holidays. It's a picture of two alcoholic drinks with the caption 'It's in-law season'... More >>

I've been married 25 years, and I have a delightful mother-in-law! Because of what I've learned from her, I know I will be a fabulous mother-in-law one day. She adores her son and tells me how happy she is that we married each other... More >>

If people are desperate, they believe things about themselves that aren't true. They may believe that they are fat, ugly, stupid, and unloveable... More >>

It can be quite a challenge marrying into a new family. Here are 6 tips to help ease the transition... More >>

Being in your 20s is the best of times and the worst of times. You finally have the freedom to explore yourself and the world around you without Mom and Dad telling you no. However, it's also the decade where you're maturing into an adult, which means you want to make sure you're not developing any bad habits. Here are 9 habits you need to correct while you're in your 20s... More >>

It's a tough transition when a mom becomes a mother-in-law. She raised a son and had a place, and now she no longer knows what that place is. Here are 4 ways you can help ease the transition as a daughter-in-law... More >>

I used to get very upset when my mother-in-law criticized my parenting skills. You name it, and I did it the wrong way... More >>

Whether it's a conflict over family get-togethers, sibling rivalry, child discipline, finances, jobs, or in-laws, there are ways to do it without all-out fights. Here's how... More >>