I'm an advice column junkie. I can't help it. I kick off my morning with a frothy soy latte, my “Crack”berry and a heavy dose of the “Dear crew”. When I'm lucky, I can persuade David to play along with a game of “What would Abby do?” If he's is in a particularly sporting mood, we can delve far beneath the layers of the written word. »more»

Our mother's style of parenting affects our lives in ways that in the opinion of this expert should not be ignored. Family psychologist Dr. Stephan Poulter, author of "The Mother Factor", notes the complex legacy imparted by our mothers and the resulting far-reaching impact this has on our lives. »more»

The Los Angeles Times published story on grown children returning home to live with children and profiled several "children" in their 40's and 50's who for various reasons had moved back with their parents. The primary reasons were economic and triggered either by divorce or job loss. »more»

It was the original "generation gap" and the differences and resulting strains between the Baby Boom Generation and their parents of the Greatest Generation were even more pronounced than those of previous eras. »more»

Parents and grown children who do not get along is certainly one of life's ultimate heartaches. If the schism is both serious and long-term, it can have a significant impact on the emotional well-being of all involved. Estrangement often involves anger, guilt, shame and regret--hardly the foundation for positive mental health. »more»

Part 1:The Positive (self and couple preserving) "NO."
By Shel J. Miller, Ph.D. »more»

Some of the bloggers I read and enjoy regularly, have young kids that come up with some great lines. We’re lucky that they share them with us.

Here’s just a sample of the gems from kids. »more»

When you are going through a divorce there is no shortage of books, articles, websites, stories, movies, etc. dealing with every aspect of the experience. But what happens when it is one of your grown children who is getting divorced? »more»

Cameron Stracher was a typical workaholic attorney putting in long hours and a lengthy commute to finance his lifestyle as well as put money away to one day live the good life. Readers of LifeTwo (or of this book) will recognize the fallacy of this strategy. »more»

Here is an interesting factoid about how we treat adolescence.

Teens in America are in touch with their peers on average 65 hours a week, compared to about four hours a week in preindustrial cultures. »more»