My daughter and I have had a challenging relationship since before she was even born. She arrived two weeks late and I learned quickly she would only do things when she was damn good and ready... More >>

I came from an alcoholic, violent, and incestuous family. I am the youngest of 6 children. We are all grown adults with grown children of our own... More >>

A family member on my husband's side has never accepted me and is known to be rude and inappropriate with everyone else.. More >>

How do you handle a relative who is obnoxious, hurtful and just plain vulgar? More >>

WHEN do you start teaching that you are the parent and they are the child?? RIGHT AFTER BIRTH! More >>

To avoid feeling blue when you walk out of the Smurfs 2 theater, be sure to read this week's Kid Focused review... More >>

It has not been easy to stay at home, but we have managed to continue. When my first son was born, my husband and I decided it would be good for one of us to be with him and not do the day care thing. More >>

My daughter was around 5 and we were working with her on sharing. She was such a pleaser that it was often more of an exercise in not sharing too much. More >>

I am always the one to initiate getting together in any way (like for lunch, going shopping or just 'hanging out'). More >>

When it comes to family and friends getting together, does it seem like you are always the one initiating it? More >>