I often hear how mothers are going back to work right after their 3 month maternity leave is over because they 'have no other option'... 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 >>

...After listening to you for many years, I know it's my job to make my husband want to come home to his family every day... More >>

At 26 years old, I started to freak out because I thought I had to be on a certain timeline for marriage and motherhood in order to be a real woman... More >>

My life today is much different than my childhood. In a couple of days, I will have been married 20 years to a wonderful man, who adores me and his daughter... More >>

...My daughter 'earned' an iPod Touch, which we proudly gave her at Christmas, but we quickly saw her inquisitive and adventurous personality disappear as she was consumed with messaging her 9 year old friend... More >>

I was thinking about your question of growth the other day. For myself, this year, growth is setting limits. It's very powerful and takes off so much emotional weight... More >>

...The English teacher had the students write their mothers a letter telling her what she meant to them. I was amazed at what my son listed... More >>

Many days start and end with me wishing, thinking and hoping that the pressures, stresses, demands and worries, fatigue and strains will just GO AWAY... More >>

My husband was a wonderful supporter of mine. He suggested I work at a thrift store about 20 years ago... More >>