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 fell in love with each of my kids as they were born. When my first was about eight months old, I took a part-time job as a hostess at a restaurant, from 10AM to 2PM. We didn't need the money, but I was being pressured by my mom to go back to work... More >>

...I find your show so helpful to me. Without family to uplift me, it's always great to hear your voice of wisdom to help me keep going forward while keeping sane as I struggle with acceptance in this situation... More >>

I have to laugh and nod my head at your rules for giving kids cell phones. Here are my house rules for giving a child a phone... More >>

...I wanted the little house with a picket fence and to live in the same neighborhood all my days, raising my children, having them put roots down, living close to my parents so they would always have Grandma and Granddaddy around... More >>

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

There was never any question in my mind that I would get a college degree and be a stay-at-home mom. My education molded me into adulthood and solidified my values... 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 >>

As parents and grandparents, we all understand the importance of bedtime. Many of us have a Sophie or an Ethan who tries to postpone bedtime for as long as possible. Bedtime becomes a nightly battle... More >>

...I can tell you one thing about time management: once you reach a certain point, it becomes nearly impossible to pull off... More >>