I called you several weeks ago with a question about how to be more calm with my children and less like the Hulk. Your response to me was to have more fun in my day. After the phone call, I was perplexed... More >>

I am currently in my first trimester of my very first pregnancy. My husband and I could not be more thrilled about having a child together... More >>

My Grandparents are my true parents. When I was little I used to run away to my grandpas' houses. When things get stressful, I still go to Grandpa's house... More >>

Packing a healthy lunchbox is simple when you include each MyPlate food group, including vegetables, fruits, proteins, whole grains and dairy. This approach will offer your child plenty of healthy choices at lunch time. More >>

I would like to share with you a conversation that happened at my home yesterday. I was cooking dinner listening to you as I do most days. My 6-year-old son was upstairs, but could hear you... More >>

My daughter will soon be 8 years old. When I take her to elementary school, regardless of what my schedule holds that day, I always walk her into her class. I carry her backpack, open her car door, and open the door to her classroom... More >>

I want to thank you for talking with my 9-year-old daughter, Ellie, and encouraging her in school. She was beaming for the rest of the day! More >>

I've recently realized that as a parent I've been focused on civilizing my children the first chunk of their lives... Yet now for my two oldest children, I'm focused on whether they have their priorities straight. More >>

Thank you for your Labor Day marathon. I made it a point to run an errand just so I could listen while in the car. My new-driver 16-year-old dear daughter was at the wheel when you were talking to a girl and her mother regarding dyslexia.... More >>

I had alcoholic and checked-out parents so my character building started early. But the biggest advantage I had was no allowance and nothing paid for... More >>