6. Equal pay and no glass ceiling.

7. Good education for her kids.

8. Safe streets.

9.Adequate after school care.

10. Her own choice about how she wants to teach their kids.

11. A family that cares and shows that they do.

12. Breakfast in bed, even when it’s not mother’s day.

Honoring mom on her special day, is a wonderful opportunity to say and do something special. But, please remember Mom other 364 days of year. That’s even more special.

Life is too hard to do alone,

Dr. D.

Dorree Lynn, PH.D.

Dr. Dorree Lynn is co-founder of the Institute for the Advanced Study of Psychotherapy and a practicing clinician in New York and Washington, DC. Dr. Lynn served on the executive board of the American Academy of Psychotherapists and she is on the editorial board of their publication, Voices. She is also a regular columnist for the Washington, DC newspaper, The Georgetowner. Dr. Lynn is a noted speaker and well known on the lecture circuit.

You know how much simpler it is so say "I love you" than to act "I love you". What could ever be reason for not using simple manners with your family? Why would you give up saying, 'Thank you' when simplest things are done for you? Are you not thankful? Do you simply expect that you should be considered, taken care of, or done for? That's beginning of end of love...and, maybe, relationship as well.

No matter how many times a person says they love you, believe their behaviour. Behaviour over time tells truth. If someone whispers, 'I love you', it is simply pleasant noise unless their behaviour screams same message daily!

Make this Valentine's Day renewal of your love and let it come with a secret unspoken promise: Every day, my loved ones will feel loved by my words and actions.

Happy Valentine's Day!