Imperfect as we are, parents today deserve all the credit in the world for raising children in challenging times. Many of us fret over how we’re doing as parents.… read more…
A clear and committed message is essential to help our youth through the web of peer pressure and stress that is part of growing up in America. It’s pretty… read more…
Oh you just wouldn’t believe all the heartache Bob and I have had over our daughter’s wedding! We were shocked when our darling Debbie, who is 30, told us… read more…
What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? — Mark 8:36 If you’re a parent, you’ve heard it all… read more…
Gambling is becoming a way of life, to the detriment of individual and family lives. Poker is becoming increasingly popular, now offered in neighborhood bars. Buses transport gamblers to… read more…
Nothing tugs at the heartstrings of parents more than knowing that our children are suffering from ways we’ve harmed them. Such awareness may feel unbearable for any of us… read more…
Our children will not go to hell in a hand basket if we occasionally spoil them. All of us could use a little pampering and a day off work… read more…
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is announcing an initiative to support children and families affected by parental addiction. The initiative features Karli, a 6 ½-year-old… read more…
I recently attended a workshop where the speaker asked participants to list ten items that define them. My silent reaction: Ah, I hate this kind of stuff. But I… read more…
June is the month we celebrate fatherhood and fathers everywhere. It seems to me that Father Love is very strong—both love from fathers and love for fathers. Two brothers,… read more…
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