Over the years, a lot of people have called me about whether or not to share a secret with their kids. However, before I answer that, let me distinguish between secrets, privacy, and surprises... More >>

I'm a mom of 3 adult kids. When they hit about 5th grade, cell phones were just starting to be the rage. I remember the full court press to get them one... More >>

I think it's a big mistake to give your kid a cell phone before the age of 18... More >>

I can't tell you how glad I am that I started getting your podcasts. You keep me great company in the car, while working on crafts, doing chores, and right now as I am in bed icing my broken foot... More >>

One of my friends asked me why I spend so much money for my kids to do sports... More >>

I recently read an article that said for the first time in modern history, living with one's parents now edges out other living arrangements for 18-34 year olds... More >>

I think we really need young people to learn basic things about money, finances, and credit as they're growing up... More >>

Smartphones are screwing up our kids. They don't know how to talk to people. They don't know how to look people in the eye. They just know how to use their thumbs instead of their tongues... More >>

...It was shocking to hear the kind of things these kids were saying about other kids and themselves... More >>

My daughter, a typical annoying and dramatic teenager, asks me: 'Mom, I need your help. I am writing an essay about the women 100 years ago vs. women today, and I cannot find the right words here'... More >>