In the wake of my daughter’s six-week visit – which included a 14-month old, an eight-year old and a German Shepherd, I am left with...

Bonnie is my oldest daughter. She turns 29 this week. She and her husband have been stationed in Sicily the last two and a half years....

I have fond memories of child-rearing. At least I think I do. I had four children in seven years. What was I thinking? My kids were...

Without it, people are unable to deal appropriately with stress, anger, heartbreak…and lots of other emotional dilemmas; for instance,...

My sweet daughter in the "bachelorette party saddle" at a restaurant What has a plunging neckline, shoulder-dangling earrings, skin-tight...

Out of sight, out of mind and all that. Plus, I thought they might possibly become more self-sustaining, wise and educated — perhaps even...

I am pondering this as I sit at my new, tiny laptop, which I adore, because it fits in my purse, I can take it anywhere, and it requires...

Individual viewpoints seldom reveal the whole story. Ask any mother. I find it hilarious to try to sort out truth from fiction when...

On the contrary, I have constructed most of my behavior around avoiding both physical and emotional pain. I think it may be safe to say...