I am a proud stay-at-home mom. I've heard your stance on kids with cell phones, but somehow I thought MY kids were different and that they'd totally obey my rule of not using the chat option on their phones. Boy, was I wrong... More >>

Want to be a more effective parent? Here are three tried and true techniques... More >>

Mealtime for families should be a pleasant experience where members come together to share in themselves. Historically, food is a well-known catalyst for bringing people together... More >>

Kids learn behavior from their parents. If you want your kids to be shy, then role model shyness. But if you want them be more assertive, you need to start role modeling that behavior because assertiveness is healthy. Here are a few tips to be more assertive... More >>

Your assumption that daughters who have a great relationship with their dads will seek out and often marry a man very similar in personality is dead on... More >>

Is your spouse, family member, or friend giving you grief for becoming (or wanting to become) a stay-at-home mom? Here are 5 telling points to back up your decision... More >>

...Do what you have to do to raise your children. Being an at-home mom is a gift, and seeing my daughter grow into a responsible, confident young woman with strong character is priceless... More >>

Do I think marriage should be taught in our public schools? Absolutely not... More >>

My 38 year old daughter and I were very close when she was growing up, but then we went through a rough stage. She was mean. I cried. She rarely came to visit. I complained... More >>

Parenting is a daunting journey, filled with joy and challenges at every age. Being a mom of young children is a path filled with so many rituals that keep families together. As kids become adults however, this begins to change... More >>