This has been my worst year of my life. This fall I lost my dear son Philip, he was 23 years old and he died very suddenly. I miss him terribly, also this fall my older son and his wife separated and that was unexpected as well, at least for me. I am...

AP OKLAHOMA CITY - A woman was arrested after her 14-year-old son told authorities he fled a home...

I confess. When I ran up the “Rocky” stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art a couple of weeks ago, I was NOT wearing my stilettos. Plain ol’ Keds sneakers were my running shoes of choice that day. So sue me—I’ve still got the bragging...

After reading this I hope you won't think I am a total nut....The idea was good but my son proved it wasn't the best idea I ever had.... When my son was 18months old he exibited the desire to go potty like daddy, standing up in front of the...

I sit here writing this and wondering how we got here so fast. It seems just like yesterday I had a 8lb 6oz healthy, happy baby boy. I had him late in life I was 36 and had a few health issues but all went well with my pregnancy and delivery. The joy...

Last Christmas would be the first without my mother. We did the tree, the candles, and I...

Ok here is one I think will make you glad you are not a part of my family. This past Wednesday night we were in bed and heard a very loud noise in our attic. My sons decided to go up and see what it was...as it turned out it was a huge...

O.K. – So here’s the deal. My husband and I took our 11 year old son out for a quick bite to eat tonight at a favorite local restaurant. Our son is tall and thin and looks much older that his 11 years. The hostess at the restaurant greeted us and...

Inflation has hit the tooth fairy. My friend was complaining his grandchild got $10 from the tooth fairy. He was comparing that to the quarter his kids found under the pillow when they lost a tooth. That reminded me of the time my son asked why the...

To go along with the marketing of “Learning Later, Living Greater,” we wanted to create a web site that would be the “go-to” site for information on lifelong learning for older adults. Now, I don’t know the first thing about creating...

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Over the past three months my son Daniel and I have been trying to get him funding for school in Phoenix. Without mentioning names we ran into a lot of problems. My son had gone online and submitted his application for federal loans through FAFSA and that...

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A Time to Laugh "We know God doesn't reject an innocent person . . . And so, he will make you happy and give you something to smile about" (Job 8:20a,21 CEV). All the way to the airport, my mind tried to find the right words. My soldier is...

The day the dean at my son’s high school called at the end of Don’s senior year, I was my usual calm self. I said, “Hello, Dean XXX, what can I do for you?” He said, “This morning, at Senior Frolics, your son and the other guys were wearing...

I keep tellin myself...Hey! it's beta..I'll eventually figure out how to get back in here without a fight....It's a great way to get out all my aggressions!! Like a sweet little ole' lady like me would be aggressive?? Did you know I was once reminded...

By Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCCTheyyyyyyy’re baaaaaaaack!Yes, you thought you had done your part. You deceived yourself into thinking that you had already lived through those adolescent years with your son. You really believed that he had spread his wings and...

Sefeirra and Dean fell in love despite of their 5 years age gap. She was 21 and Dean was 16. She never thought to fell inlove with the man of his young. He was not his ideal man. She want someone who is more mature and loving that would take care of her...

A Sons Need To Feel Valuable To His Father My last article focused on the growing issue of mother/son conflict and the response I have gotten has confirmed the trends I am seeing between moms and their boys. However, it is important for me to note that...

I dont' profess to be an expert in the field of religion or spirituality. I have been a catechist for years, and have always been actively involved in my church. That said, I still have a lot to learn. My work over the years with children has provided...

I became a convert last night. After a lifetime of thinking myself a piano player (note I didn't say the high falutin' "pianist") courtesy of a few years of lessons in grade school and high school, and a maternal lifetime of hearing four kids practice...

Recently I discovered my daughter was connected to one of her teachers on Facebook. Mr. Knight is a very nice young man. In fact, we all attend the same church. When I inquired about the connection, my college daughter told me they connected after she...

Ginger's comment on my last blog post inspired me to take my rant about journalism one step further today. Just imagine if the sensationlist nature of today's journalism had been the rage 200 years ago. Let's talk about the unsavory acts of our founding...

By now, we should be used to young actors dying from the excesses of fame. I don't have to make a list -- you know their names and you know their sordid stories. But for some reason, the death of actor Corey Haim of an apparent drug overdose this morning...

It happens almost every day. I get home from work, kick off my shoes, plop down in front of the television and I hear that unmistakable voice. He wants me to go swimming. My 13-year old son has waited all day for his dad to join him in the pool. I...

Oh, how things can change. Maybe it’s all in my head but I am noticing a dramatic shift in parent/child conflict lately. It used to be that I would work with teenage guys and their big issue would be with a demanding and overbearing father. The...

I recall the Labor Day weekend when I was about 12. My family (Dad, Mom and sis) had gone to a barbeque at a friend’s house. They had 5 children and their house was always bustling with friends and family. It was a healthy, happy place to be. We...

After working in education for a number of years, it never ceases to amaze me how ridiculous some of the 'rules' of schools are. Today was a prime example.My son was planning a science experiment involving the intention effect on plant growth. He was...

I am always being reminded by my 15 year old how out of touch I am; or how I don’t take enough time to just have fun; or all I think about is getting my projects done; or I worry too much about how much things cost ,or, or, or. I am sure my son’s...

After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...

Hi I am not a blogger so here goes. I just need to up date my one and only blog.... I went back...

'The Science Project' Update Recently I posted about how my son wanted to do a project about quantum physics and intention at school. He was quickly reminded that school follows a curriculum and has a pattern of its own. There is not a lot of...

I can honestly say that I am now free – free at last. And, the good news is, I didn’t have to spend thousands of dollars in therapy to get that way – this year, the shackles that bound me just fell away. I feel so liberated! I know you are surely...

“Own your own business, son. That’s the only way to control your own future. Own it, work hard at it, set high goals for yourself and never give up, no matter what obstacles come your way.” Simon DeVos repeatedly reinforced that message to his...

As the snowstorm was hitting on our island yesterday morning, not many people went to the harbour to see what the ferry brought in. That I was there as it arrived, was because I was just taking a walk to stay fit, but as the weather was much worse than I...

Second Deployment: Old Fears, New Fears We knew another deployment was looming. My soldier son had warned us long ago that it was coming. I managed to push it into the back of my mind for months, trying to pray it away. Maybe something would...

This blog is excerpted from Ruth Hamilton's autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga," which she wrote at the age of 90. In part 1, we shared Ruth's chapter on meeting the son of the famous artist Paul Gauguin during a trip to Denmark in the summer of 1937. In...

In 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Her trip started out memorably when she came face-to-face with the son of a famous painter, and she even...

I first posted this essay for CafeMom.com, but liked it so much I wanted to share! This Christmas stood out for a lot of non-traditional reasons. I was behind on everything due to multiple family disasters a hundred miles away that started in early...

I LEFT MY HEART (AND A BIT OF SKIN) IN NEW YORK CITY! I loved reading about Terry's New York City adventure and it gave me the courage to share my own most memorable New York City adventure with the Growingbolder community. When it comes to this...