We were at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. We were and always have been the 'what you see is what you get' type of people and because we'd been friends prior to dating we pretty much had no surprises after tying the knot. More >>

I wrote a story about taking my daughter to college...This really explains why I spent so much time with my daughter as the day eventually comes where you have to make sure she can live in the world on her own. More >>

The other day my 11 year old son asked me why I listened to you. Surprisingly, I did not have an answer. I had to think about it for a few days... More >>

While I was sitting with my kids this morning, I was so incredibly happy I wanted to write it down so I'd remember it on a tougher day. In only a few moments I could visualize how my life could have been. More >>

This is something I thought you'd like... It's about encouraging independence in your children... More >>

I had to share this letter Ronald Reagan wrote to his son before he was married. I know you'll enjoy it... More >>

My admiration for you reached new heights after I was attacked on a conservative website for saying children are better off when their mothers stay home. I know whereof I speak; my mother worked, and I found it difficult to deal with her absence. More >>

My granddaughter's friend was going into rehab for an eating disorder, so she wrote this. Obviously, I think it is wonderful. So much feeling. More >>

I divorced my children's dad because he was a drug addict. I remarried a few years later. I did not know about you back then and I really wish I had. I know why you tell parents to not re-marry. More >>

The last few weeks have been rough. I'm a teacher and students have early Spring Fever. This is a common occurrence: students getting restless when the weather warms up. More >>