Thanks to Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen's comment about Ann Romney (stay-at-home-mom and wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney) for never working a day in her life, the subject of mothering has come to the fore once again-just in time for Mother's Day. More >>

As a mom, when was the last time you really did something for yourself? Odds are, you probably don't remember. Or if you do remember, it was quite a long time ago. More >>

...Wouldn't it be fun then to target some of those all-time, hearty favorites, add our own special touches and give them to Mom as treats in the days leading up to Mother's Day... More >>

I am sitting here reflecting on my morning spent at a funeral for a friend's husband, killed tragically in a motorcycle accident this past weekend (no helmet). Ten years ago this man walked out on this wife and four kids (three who had special needs) as he ''couldn't take it anymore." More >>

I was raised in the liberal Boston area. We were all supposed to have it all. Well, after having kids, I did work periodically: once using an institutional daycare center. My youngest, 18 months at the time cried for 1 week straight. More >>

People feel entitled to challenge everything these days. Even if they've understood the rules and they're reaping the benefits, they decide they're above the system and the rules don't apply to them. More >>

When I was teaching middle school, I assigned my 8th graders a 'commentary' warm up -- basically asking them for their reactions to news items of the day. More >>

My daughter was very difficult to raise, but you helped us through the hard times, and she has grown into a wonderful adult. This is a letter she wrote to me from college... More >>

I am writing about the lady whose daughter is off to college. You recommended she learn to play pool or get a hobby... More >>

I'm 7 weeks pregnant with our second baby and currently suffering from 'Woe-Is-Me-Syndrome' because of the morning sickness and indescribable fatigue only women who are or have been pregnant can comprehend. More >>