What are your favorite remembrances of the holidays? Do you enjoy having family over for dinner, playing games, watching movies and engaging in cultural activities? Or are the holidays a time of stress and sadness for you? Share your stories, and upload your favorite holiday photos and videos!

Over the years, Dr. Phil has helped countless people change their lives, though he often says the real work begins after his guests leave the show. Champions of Change features past guests who've made steps toward positive change in their lives. Discuss these stories and leave your comments and words of encouragement here!

Katherine, now 19, has been in trouble with the law. She landed in jail for lying to authorities to protect her boyfriend, Sean. What would you do in Katherine's shoes? Do you have any advice for the troubled teen? Speak up!

On the show "Dr. Phil's Family Surprise and Financial Dilemmas", Dr. Phil and Robin announce that their daughter-in-law, Erica, is pregnant. Now that they're going to be grandparents, Dr. Phil and Robin need grandparent names, and they're taking suggestions!

Do you have a suggestion for what Jay and Erica's child should call Dr. Phil? Tell us.

By submitting your name suggestion, you agree to the contest rules.

This is the forum to talk about the issues that mean the most to you. From family and finances to parenting and relationships, what's on your mind? Share entertainment gossip or sound off about the latest news story. Come on in, kick off your shoes and make yourself at home!

Dr. Phil recently posted a link on his new blog, Turning Point about a Missouri woman who allegedly posted photos and personal information of a 17-year-old girl on the "Casual Encounters" section of Craigslist. If the allegations are true, was this just an inappropriate joke gone wrong? Should the woman serve jail time? Does the country need more cyber bullying laws, or would such laws violate a person's First Amendment rights? Sound off! And read more straight talk from Dr. Phil on his blog.

On Dr. Phil's new blog, Turning Point, he comments on everything from the major front-page stories to the latest in pop culture to the most recent social trends that seem to be changing the way all of us live. He also wants to hear from you! Speak your mind and tell him: What has been the biggest turning point in your life?

Have a favorite Dr. Phil episode? Tell us what made that episode so special and memorable. Was it the advice? Was it the humor? Was it moving and emotional for you? Share your favorite show, and you just might talk to Dr. Phil on the phone.

Have you read Dr. Phil's new book Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life? Are you grappling with addiction, health issues, stress or even loss? Has Dr. Phil's book helped you navigate those difficult times? Have his strategies helped to empower you? Share your thoughts, or upload your audio and video replies here!

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Join the new Dr. Phil Community! The new Community will allow you to personalize your message board experience. Here, you will find helpful tips to getting started. You can also post your questions and we'll answer them!

NOTE: Please post only questions related to technical issues, or how to use the new boards and blogs. Any other questions will be removed.

What is MY PAGE?

My Page allows you quick access to all of your member features.

• My Profile
  
  • Shows your private member profile.
    
  • Allows you to edit your profile picture.
    
  • Allows you to edit your profile via the "About me" link.
    
• My Blog
  
  • Lists all of your blog entries, mood changes and quote changes.
    
  • Allows you to edit or delete a blog, or change the privacy setting.
    
  • Allows you to select when the blog will be posted so you can write it in advance and select the date when it will go live.
    
• My Friend Gallery
  
  • Shows all of your current friends.
    
• My Photo Gallery
  
  • Shows all of your current photo entries.
    
  • Allows you to edit or delete an entry.
    
• My Video Gallery
  
  • Shows all of your current video entries.
    
• My Audio Gallery
  
  • Shows all of your current audio entries.
    
• My Comments
  
  • When a member posts a comment to your blog, you have the option to accept or reject it. All comments waiting to be approved by you will appear here.
    
• My Friends
  
  • All pending friend requests will appear here, you have the option to accept or deny a request.
    
• My Media
  
  • Shows number of audio or video entries awaiting approval.
    

What is UPDATE BLOG?

A blog is a section where you can share your thoughts on just about anything! It's similar to our current diaries, you can also select who is allowed to view your blog entries.

• Post a Text Entry
  
  • Adds a text only entry.
    
• Post a Photo Entry
  
  • Allows you to add one or more pictures along with text.
    
• Post a Video Entry
  
  • Allows you to upload a video or record one from your webcam along with text.
    
• Post an Audio Entry
  
  • Allows you to upload an audio file or record an audio along with text.
    
• Change Mood
  
  • Add or change a mood with an icon along with a text entry.
    
• Change Goal
  
  • Add a goal as a text entry.
    
• Change Quote
  
  • Select or change a quote from a list of Dr. Phil "Philisms.".
    

What Types of Comments/Messages can I post?

There are four different types of messages you can post

• A Text entry allows you to only add text, nothing else.
  
• A Photo entry allows you to add a photo, or multiple photos along with text.
  
• A Video entry allows you to upload a video from your computer, or record one from your webcam. You can also add text to this entry.
  
• An Audio entry allows you to upload an audio file from your computer, or record one using your microphone. This also allows you to add text.
  

How do I post a Comment/Message or Blog Entry?

• To post a comment/message, click the arrow down icon next to Reply with Text. A dropdown box will appear allowing you to select a text, photo, Video or audio entry.
  
• For Audio, video and photo, please follow the instructions to upload or record. NOTE: We still need to add instructions for uploading a video and audio from your computer.
  
• For a Text entry, you can either type directly into the posting box and use the formatting toolbar, or you can use one of the following:
  
  • The icon with the letter T on it allows you to paste something as plain text. Use this if you wish to strip any formatting when you're copying from another site or word processor. Click on the T, paste your text and click Insert. The plain text will then be inserted into the posting box for you to submit.
    
  • The icon with the letter W allows you to paste something you already typed in Microsoft Word. It will keep the formatting just as it appears in Word. Click on the W, paste your text and click Insert. The formatted text will then be inserted into the posting box for you to submit.
    
  • To the far right you will see HTML. Clicking this allows those familiar with HTML code to add their own HTML tags. Once you finish writing your coded text, click Update and your formatted text should then appear in the posting box to submit.
    
  • For Blogs, you also have the option to choose who is allowed to view them (Everyone, Just Friends, Only You), whether or not comments are allowed to be posted to your blog, and the date you wish your blog to appear. The default is to appear today as soon as it is reviewed by the moderators.
    

What are Blogs?

A Blog is your personal place where you can chat about anything, some folks like to use it as a diary. The blog belongs to you and you have control over who is allowed to view it. You alone are responsible for screening all comments posted to your blog. You can view pending comments under MY PAGE at the top, also in the left column when you go to your own profile. You then have the option to accept or reject a comment posted by someone else to your blog.

Blogs can be edited, but once a public blog is edited, it's sent back to the moderators for review. You can also add moods, a Dr. Phil quote, and goals to your blog, all of these can be found under UPDATE BLOG at the top.

What are Friends?

Make new friends or invite current friends to be on your friends list! With Friends, you can set up a blog that only those on your friends list can view and comment on. You also have the option of selecting how much info from your profile page your friends are allowed to view.

When you invite someone to be your friend, you need to wait until they accept your invitation. If someone sends you a friends request, you can view Pending Requests under MY PAGE at the top. You then have the option to accept, or deny the request.

How do I invite someone to be on my Friends list?

If you see a message posted by one of your friends, simply click on their user name to access their profile page. From that page you can invite them to be your friend.

If your friend hasn't posted yet, you can use the "User Search" box located on the left side on the main community page to access their profile: http://community.drphil.com/

What is My Profile?

Your profile page is what others can view to learn more about you. They can access your public profile page by clicking on your user name. You can choose exactly what information is made public, and who is able to view it.

• To add a picture to your profile click Edit Profile Image and follow the instructions.
  
• To edit your About Me section, click the Edit link. Here you can select what information you wish to remain public for all to view, which information only your friends may view, and which information no one can view.
  
• This is where you can also update your personal info, and change your password.
  
• You can also select how many messages you can view per page, and increase the font size.
  

I selected to have everything in my profile private, but it's still showing up. Why?

If you are still logged into your account, you will see more info than what the public can view. To see exactly what others can view, log out and then locate your member profile. You can use the SEARCH on the left side to find it.