What can you do with a man, devoted to his work and family, who is so right, rigid and judgmental that every conversation has the potential for an argument? However well-meaning he might be, what ...

Encouraging and teaching independence to teenagers and young adults is part of the hassle of parenting. Some kids have to be dragged "kicking and screaming" into adulthood. Helping them take ...

I’d forgotten about the red dress. A few months ago, my kids discovered an 8mm home movie from 1960. In the film, I’m holding my daughter Sharon, who is 8 months old. As I come out the door of our ...