I can see why '50 Shades of Grey' has enamored grown women everywhere. But, this book is much more dangerous in the hands of the young readers it's trickling down to... More >>

My Dad was an amazing man. In the 1950s, he had 3 small children and a marriage that was headed for divorce. He did something which is common today, but not then. He convinced a judge he could take better care of us than our mother could. More >>

...My dad was a great coach who was an encourager and coached with class. He was highly influenced by the great late Coach John Wooden...need I say more! More >>

I just listened to your call of the day from Abigail, regarding her encounter with a "stupid parent" who was allowing her child to ride dangerously on a shopping cart. More >>

...The 4th graders in our area move on to a 5th and 6th grade school, so this day is a very big one, since elementary school is over. The 4th grade kids parade through the school and are given final farewells and applause in the halls by their underclassmen... More >>

I wanted to share with you a post I wrote recently - a letter to my husband as if from our five, amazing children. I had recently commented to him that our young children don't know how good they have it to which my husband replied... More >>

I think you will enjoy these videos of a 2 1/2 yr old boy surfing with his dad and mom. The surfboard mounted camera captures the pure joy on the boy's face as he stands up on the surfboard (while grabbing onto Dad's head!). More >>

I just wanted to share this song/video with you. My cousin's husband co-wrote this with a friend. It is a lovely way to celebrate dads with Father's Day approaching. More >>

...I sit quietly today feeling unvalued by the boss I have just given my notice to after 4 years of dedicated hard work - not nearly worth the paycheck, lost time with my children or the stresses brought on by my position... More >>

I am the parent of two daughters; one will graduate high school this week, and is planning to attend a community college in the fall. The other graduated last June from UC San Diego and just completed her first year at UCLA School of Medicine. More >>