“Would you consider yourself someone with high self esteem, or low self esteem?” The natural reaction when asked a question like this may well be, “high self esteem of course!”... Read more >>

This Valentine’s Day almost ninety million Americans will celebrate the romantic holiday single. Two successful prince-less princesses show the world that being a stuffy old maid does not... Read more >>

Kathy Nickerson, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Newport Beach, California specializing teen issues. I recently asked her how parents can talk to teens about... Read more >>

You’re having the day from hell … your kids are sick, your husband is away, work is busier than ever, you just found out your mother-in-law is coming to town and you were on hold with... Read more >>

When my son was eight, he was hospitalized with a serious illness. Late one night, a nurse brought him medication. Having worked in a hospital pharmacy, I was curious about the medicine and asked the... Read more >>

I still can’t decide which was better: the way he kissed me or the way he looked at me. I’m not sure how it even started. We were just standing in the kitchen and before I knew it, my... Read more >>

What the hell is wrong with me? Why do I keep telling myself that this is the last time and then the next day I do it again!!!? I didn’t even want the ice cream, but I figured I don’t want... Read more >>

I have a scar. Well, not really. Not one you can see. But if you heard the story once, you would see it next time. I am the girl who got her wedding cancelled, six weeks before the day, with a letter... Read more >>