I saw your recent Facebook post about bickering siblings. My parents didn't tolerate any behavior like that and there were six of us kids. They ran a tight ship - a ship full of love, balanced with discipline... More >>

I hear some of your callers who have issues with their in-laws. I've never had any problem with mine. Maybe it's because I decided a long time ago that I knew what I wanted in a husband, and when you find the right person, chances are, his family is just as wonderful... 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 >>

...The curveballs life has thrown us haven't been fun or easy, but as my husband used to say, 'it's not surviving the bumps in the road that determine success or happiness - it's how you go over them'... More >>

...My mom was telling me that when I was little, my grandma wouldn't just give me a dish of ice cream. She would set the whole carton of ice cream before me and just gave me a spoon... More >>

You are spot on with your concern about having children at an older age, and for taking the child's point of view. I relate to that... More >>

My daddy gave me words of wisdom. He also taught me to chop wood... More >>

...Suddenly the typical resort locations became the least attractive option. Hotels became less of a place to sleep, play and hang out to something totally different... More >>

I just wanted to pass on some pointers to keep in mind when considering marriage. It's not just your spouse you are marring. You are also marrying into a brand new family... More >>

I love the idea of establishing unique family traditions. In OUR family, we're big on celebrating 'half-birthdays'... More >>