...I've thought many times over the years if there ever is a better time for a child to have his or her home broken. Is it better for parents to split up while their child is still a baby?... More >>

I think I struck a parenting nerve in my community. Feel free to take a peek at my journey with my 16 year old as we struggle through addiction. More >>

You were a mother figure to me as a teen... I've started listening to you again now that I'm in my 40's. I did a lot of stupid things in between, the most egregious being the emasculation of both my first and now second husband who only wanted to be a strong man and take care of me and my son... More >>

I can totally relate to the person who wrote the article about "Raising Well Mannered Children". A few years ago I was in a nail salon waiting to get my nails done... More >>

Mommy please stay,
Mommy please stay.
I love you Mommy,
Please, please STAY... More >>

I was reading William Bennett's article, "Have We Forgotten How to Raise Boys Into Men?" and realized I talk about this on my program way too often, which is a sad state of affairs. More >>

...I have two children who have NEVER been to day care. They are 10 and 7. Even though there was a period of time when my husband was laid off from work when my children were young, and I had to go back to work, we have always thought it best to raise our own children... More >>

Here's a little inspiration for all the divorced/single parents not dating -- courtesy of my dad... Dad was a single parent. He and Mom divorced when I was 14 and I went to live with him. Somehow I knew I needed his discipline. More >>

As talked about frequently, raising children as an only parent leaves a lot to be desired. Take it from me, a mom of 4. I have been divorced since my youngest was a year old (14 years). It has not been easy. More >>

This is in response to the email: Let's Not Drug Them."

They wanted to "treat" my oldest for ADD when he was little. I refused treatment and switched to a charter school rather than drugging him. More >>