I had a very disheartening phone conversation with one sister about our other sister, who has an 18-month-old baby. More >>

Nick Peters is a real estate person in our area. Once in a while he sends out news letters with interesting tidbits and a sprinkling of personal info. This column was in the most recent letter... More >>

Too many parents push the hell out of their children with music, sports, and other activities to the point where the poor kids' heads are spinning. There's no room to breathe. Here are my tips for raising successful kids... More >>

Last year, my life and marriage of 20 years were spiraling out of control. I had an alcoholic husband who needed major help... More >>

I believe my biggest 'character builder' as a kid, teenager, and as young adult was my mother, and somehow my brothers. My father passed away when I was 8 years old... More >>

I'm a 31-year-old stay-at-home mom to a three-year-old. My friends always ask me how on earth I do it. They ask how I "don't go crazy" and they wonder whether I would give it up if I had the chance... More >>

What's getting me through this is knowing that I was with him his entire life growing up... More >>

When I got together with my ex-husband, I made a poor choice. I had never had a relationship and I didn't realize how poorly equipped I was. More >>

I just wanted to share something with you that I've been seeing a lot lately among moms. I saw this and it drove me crazy, I thought would bug you too... More >>

If you are a parent, you know the demands you face every day. We would all agree that while taking care of those little beings is the most rewarding job in the world, it can also be demanding... More >>