June 15, 2014

A Recipe For Gratitude

It’s a beautiful summer morning, the kids are tucked in bed, coffee is brewing, and the birds are chirping. I find a sense of ...

May 23, 2014

TROUBLED NIECE WANTS TO LIVE WITH US

Dear Stasia: I received a Facebook message yesterday from my cousin’s 19 year old daughter asking if she could live with us fo...

May 11, 2014

RISKY VACATION CRUISE PAST DRUG COMPOUND

Dear Stasia: Here’s my dilemma. I recently went on a ‘retreat’ in Central America, pretty much on a whim based on what an acqu...

April 3, 2014

My Daughter Is Falling For A Bad Boy

Dear Stasia: My Daughter is falling for a bad boy. She is a senior in High School and I don’t know how to steer her in a better...

March 18, 2014

Social Media – Is Anything Off Limits?

Dear Stasia: I think social media use in public is out of control. The smartphone is making people behave – not so smart. It’s ...

January 28, 2014

Drama Queen Mother-In-Law

Dear Stasia: Now, tell me, how do I get rid of my mother-in-law? As in “get out of my life and leave me alone.” She’s bipolar a...