We asked eight women to tell us about their mothers' greatest hits: lessons learned, love made visible, childhood tears turned to still-glowing triumph. These are their stories.

Oprah talks to singer-actress Brandy along with her mother, Sonja Norwood, about what happens when a teenage daughter has power to burn, but no self-esteem to speak of, and how two determined women recaptured a life that was spinning out of control.

Moms featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show are back to blog and take your questions at Oprah.com.

Oprah Radio host Dr. Laura Berman shares advice on what to do if you are a single mom who feels guilty about dating.

Dr. Robert Holden shares 10 ways to make yourself happier.