Too Good To Be True (Thanksgiving part 2)

Just as I was singing the praises of the civility of my parents and thinking that maybe we've turned a corner (after 26 years), things blew up....again. If ever you are sitting around with extended family (this time my Sister-In-Law's and my parents), don't ever allow the conversation to...

Wonders never cease (Thanksgiving miracle)

I never thought that I would be sitting around my dining room table with just my Mom and Dad. They had a bitter divorce over 26 years ago. It is hard to believe it has been that long as it still feels like a fresh wound; if avoided you...

Are your In-Laws driving you crazy or are they a great help?

Are your In-Laws driving you crazy or are they a great help? In-Laws or Out-Laws which do you have? Dr. Michelle Golland tells us the key to keeping the...

My Family is Staying at my house

How come every time my family comes to stay at my house something gets broken. Toilet, Gate, Showers does anyone else have this problem or is it just...

Nothing can prepare you for motherhood

We are sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of "starting a family." "We're taking a survey," she says, half-joking. "Do you think I should have a baby?"

"It will change your life," I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral. "I know,"...

Worried your child isn’t keeping up with the other kids?

Worried your child isn't keeping up with the other kids? Trying to give him the competitive edge? Take a deep breath, you may not need to push that...

Date night with the hubby

We haven't gone out alone in quite a while. I actually asked my husband out for a date tonight. I brought him to one of our old (pre-baby) favorite restaurants. Other than a fight...I mean debate :-) over the future of our children's lives and the...

Have you completely lost your style since you had kids?

Have you completely lost your style since you had kids? Amanda Garrigus from the E channel gives us some great tips on how to dress for the new...

Do we need to take time for ourselves?

Do we need to take time for ourselves? Jen says yes and Barb says no. Who do you agree...

Not sure what the tooth fairy should leave under your kids pillow?

Not sure what the tooth fairy should leave under your kids pillow? A dollar? A quarter? Check out Jen and Barb as they debate what is...