Relationships

Some call it disrespectful.  Others call it a sign of endearment, or a special bond.  Would you let your child call you by your first name?

I guess it's just the ham in me, but I actually like "MC"ing.  I got the opportunity to do that at Paula Gretzinger's Parent of the Year Awards presentation.  The awards were of course the main thrust of the evening, but that's not all that everyone was talking about...

There are some things that come out of my mouth that I never dreamed I would ever have a reason to say until I became a mother.  I figured I wasn’t the only one, so I put out a call for “Things you never thought you’d say until you became a mom (or dad)” on Facebook and got some pretty good responses. Some were not appropriate for this blog, but here are a few we can share – share some of your own

So with Christmas coming, I'm sure your house may get a new board game or two. I just saw an interesting study that showed that Moms are far more likely to let their kids beat them at games than Dads. I guess it goes with the whole boosting self esteem, nobody's a loser , everyone gets a trophy thing.

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma: I broke up with my boyfriend of 6 months. Recently he texted me to get together and i agreed. At the last minute i realized it wasn't a good idea to meet him as i wasn't sure how i really felt, so i didn't show up...

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma: I just got engaged to the guy I've been in a relationship with for five years, and it's been pretty hectic. He just proposed three weeks ago,and last week he handed me some prenup papers. He has a good job, and he comes from a great family, but it's not like they're Rockefellers or anything...

There are a few things in life I really , really hate. Not many, but a few. One of those things is bullying. I know that there is a new campaign through out the country to fight bullying and make kids understand the need to respect each other and our differences. You don't always get to see that that message is getting through though, so I wanted to share this story.

What a classroom!  What a teacher!  What a great group of songwriters!  I'm talking about Ms. Pierro's class at the Montgomery C. Smith School In Hudson.  Would you like to hear the song?  Of course you would.

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma: I am not able to talk to my boyfriend about things that bother me. When I try to tell him the issue, he starts raising his voice. He always manages to take what I say and make it about HIM and how it hurts HIM...

My single female friends are always asking what I think a text from a guy means. It never stops. So thankfully someone finally put together a think tank that can help women everywhere understand the true meaning behind a guy's text. HeTexted.com is here to help ladies.

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma:  I have a secret...my friend recently told me she is cheating on her boyfriend.  I am not super close to him, but I feel like I WANT to tell him.  I know she is my friend, but I don't agree with her actions...

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma: My husband and I have a group of friends that all hang out together, mostly comprised of couples. My dilemma is that one of my girlfriends does something that absolutely drives me crazy. At least 3 or 4 times a night if we are all together she will say something belittling her husband...