Loss hurts. Grief is challenging. How we handle life's changes and hardships matters - both to us and to those around us. As a grief specialist, I believe that there are four main keys to healing from loss... More >>

...I've been reminded that teens want to feel independent- in both their personal beliefs about the world as well as through their actions. The tricky part is that we still need to be there to help guide them. Here have been a few actions that are proving to keep my teenagers and me connected- win/wins for us all... More >>

At 18, I was infatuated with a young man who was 24. He was all I thought about and I constantly tried to impress him. I probably would have followed him anywhere and done anything to get his approval and affection. However, he was not interested in me... More >>

I had to share this moment with my 3-year-old granddaughter. I know you will get a kick out of this... More >>

...When I got engaged seven years ago, I bought a copy of 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands' for myself! I try to read it annually leading up to our wedding anniversary, but the last three years, the tradition slacked a bit, because I had two babies two years apart... More >>

...Just listening to your conversations with callers and a brief lecture that you shared, really helped me put things in perspective.... More >>

When I was little, I was brought up with stories like George Washington chopping down the cherry tree and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf.' But nowadays, the new cultural norm is no morality... More >>

You remind me of my mom with many of the things you say. She passed away five years ago, and I miss her terribly... More >>

As a listener for many years, I always admire and agree with your advice to couples to get premarital counseling. However, my second thought is that very few will take your advice. Young people are just too busy....or so they think... More >>

A friend of mine was asked to make 100 cupcakes for a wedding rehearsal dinner. She accepted but soon realized she was in over her head. She called me a month in advance to ask for my help, as I do specialty order cakes and cupcakes, so it wouldn't be a challenge for me. So, I agreed... More >>