In speaking to business owners and "people in career transitions" nationwide, I am often called upon to speculate about the future. More >>

As a young bride and mom, I always wanted a Mother's Day gift -- and I was sort of a brat about it... More >>

Years ago, my then 4-year-old fell and scraped his forehead while horsing around with his 6-year-old brother in the basement... More >>

Recently, you had a call about a student whose teacher embarrassed her and how to handle the situation. Hearing your answer reminded me of a personal story... More >>

...Remember when the only complaint about lack of communication in families was when family members were all in separate rooms watching different television programs? Well, now, family members can all be in the same room, totally ignoring each other... More >>

Our 23-year-old, unmarried son is just about finished with his university education. He has moved out of our home into his first new place... More >>

Here are some parenting tips I use... More >>

I'm currently training for a half-marathon that's just over a month away, so I'm working out a lot, usually early in the morning before the kids get up. More >>

Are you anxious about the future? Focus on the present... More >>

Recently, I was on the beach at the Jersey Shore for a late summer vacation. I watched 2 little brothers approximately 7 and 4 in ages, rough-housing appropriately in the surf... More >>