After 15 years of working in retail through chaotic Black Fridays and frantic Christmas Eves, Managing Editor Christine St. Peter reflects on holiday gift-giving pressure and a phrase that changed how she sees the season: “rich in life.”
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Real Mom Jody C. Bucher shares five tested ways to find calm in the middle of parenting chaos, from pressing pause to abandoning the plan and choosing gratitude.
In 1990, a teenager in jeans and a flannel shirt showed up at church to play a Wise Man. Decades later, John Morgan sees what that role taught him about fatherhood.
Grief can feel heavier during the holidays, especially for children. Lucy Block Rimington, LPC, offers five ways to support kids through a different holiday season after losing someone close.
The holidays are stressful, especially for newly separated or divorced parents. Attorney mediator Barbara Rasmussen shares five tips for navigating the season as a co-parent.
In 2007, the world celebrated New Year’s Eve without me. I spent the morning with an oncologist trying to absorb his life-changing diagnosis: “You have breast cancer.” What a surprise,…
Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement, yet widespread myths about how it works can lead to confusion, unnecessary worry, and poor planning decisions. Here’s the truth behind five of the most common misconceptions.
Get your home ready for back-to-school season with seven simple organization tips to reduce clutter, ease morning stress, and help your family thrive.
Medicare scams are on the rise, especially during enrollment season. Learn how to spot red flags, protect your information, and avoid costly scams.
Planning for your child’s education costs doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. These three simple steps can help families build a flexible savings strategy for the future.
Lucy from SCAN has tips on how to balance kids’ busy schedules now that school’s back in session.
As Jason St. Peter looks at his sons’ back-to-school photos, he can’t help but notice how much has changed over the years. He reflects on his own memories of school and how his kids have grown.
