Another key to happiness is gratitude. Refocus your thoughts on what is good in your life today and maybe some happiness will creep in.

Being happy goes against our nature. Maybe that is one reason it is very difficult to obtain happiness.

Stop judging, stop expecting, and pass out the damn candy.

The best people to listen to for parenting advice--child development psychologists.

You know more than you think you know about being a good parent (or grandparent)!

It's Us against Them.

The loneliness epidemic.

Don't get Coldplayed!

The hardest job is parenting. We may all become one but how do we know how to do that job? There is no job orientation or probation period!!

Do you ever get the impression someone is not listening to you? And they ask 30 questions because of not listening? Welcome to teaching!

You have to know the past to understand the present. --Carl Sagen

How come no one ever talked about parenting adult children as a parenting phase?

What classes should your child take in high school? Here is a guide to help with those decisions.

Nobody else is responsible for your life but you. Reflect on that this Thanksgiving as you gather around with your family.

Teenagers need adults in their lives, not more friends. If you are their teacher, then be the adult--not an older "friend".

Even on the holiday of Halloween, we can learn acceptance of everyone.

How do you make parent/teacher conferences a good experience and productive? Find out from a fellow teacher.