...I know things will settle down and my boy will have other girlfriends, but I totally respect the toughness 'my man' has shown... More >>

Some years back, I remember a television actor making a public service announcement suggesting parents have dinner with their kids maybe once or twice a week. I was flabbergasted - there actually had to be a public service announcement to tell people this?!

Then I realized that in our society, we probably do. More >>

...Odd, you'd think they wouldn't need a mom, but they do... More >>

This is a poignant look at the life of a primary care doctor, who has lovely stories to tell and rejoices in the telling. More >>

I fully support your position on homeschooling. However, if you don't have brain power at home, it is left to us public school teachers... More >>

Tween heroine Charlie C. Cooper-reformed bully, misguided fashionista, and so-called middle child-is back! This sequel to Confessions of a So-called Middle Child will delight fans of Louise Rennison, Mean Girls, and Harriet the Spy. More >>

I know you hear a lot of negative family stories from callers, so I wanted to share a positive one with you... More >>

I called you a while back regarding my college-bound daughter wanting to assert her independence and get a tongue ring... More >>

Folks, keep your kids safe. Remember... More >>

Many parents struggle with the question of what they should make their teenagers pay for. There is no one size fits all answer, but there's a concept that fits every situation. More >>