I have two young children. As soon as they emerged from babyhood, my husband and I started experimenting with giving them appropriate responsibilities, patient instruction/help in completing those tasks and praise when they did a good job. More >>

It is becoming clearer and clearer in today's society that parents are scared to death of actually being parents, leaders, and authority figures to their kids. More >>

One of the scariest things in the universe is having to transition to being a mom. At first, it's a very romantic and cute idea... But then, the baby is born... More >>

The unavailability of a parent on the phone is nothing new. What is new is the availability of our phones - our new favorite toys. Parents talk or text while pushing a stroller, driving a car, supervising playtime, etc., with no thought to the effect of their behavior... More >>

...I have a daughter home from college for the summer. In the 8 weeks she's been home, her room has been clean about 5 days. For the past 3 days, I have told her to clean it up. More >>

No matter what stage of motherhood you are in, you have probably wished at some point that someone had been around to tell you all the things you had to learn the hard way. What advice do you wish someone had shared with you once you became a mother? More >>

Helping an older child adjust to a new baby being brought home can be difficult. I've got some tips for how you can acclimate your child to the new situation... More >>

Does your toddler do chores around the house? I know, I know, you're probably thinking what could a toddler possible do? More >>

Next Monday, my husband and I will celebrate 30 years of marriage. During that time, there have been things one or the other of us has wanted to do, but the responsible thing was to wait. More >>

... Have You (Really) Chosen to Lead? Parents guide their children through the twists and turns of life. In addition to putting food on the table, parents take on a leadership role, guiding their children through life's twists and turns. How you lead has a dramatic effect on your family's continued success. More >>