How a dad of two daughters who looks forward to winter so he can hibernate fuels himself through the holiday season.
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It seems the holiday season is getting longer and longer every year. The season used to officially begin after Thanksgiving, but these days, the Christmas decorations are out before Halloween in many stores. …
When asked to serve as the 2014 Christmas Mother, Maya Smart initially demurred, saying the timing wasn’t right. In fact, it was long overdue. The selection of Smart, thirty-four, propelled…
By Julie M. Cilio, Esquire Happy Mother’s Day – a day to celebrate being a mom and having a mom. Celebrations during a separation or divorce, however, can be complicated. The…
From changing leaves to pumpkins, to turkeys, then candles, strings of lights and decorated trees, our fall days blur into winter, leaving carefree summer a distant memory. These holiday makers…
By Julie M. Cillo The holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times; and during a separation or after a divorce, the unique…
Richmond Ballet company dancer Valerie Tellmann remembers checking the casting list five times before it really sank in that she was going to dance the coveted role of…
‘Twas the night before Love Boat, when Miami, Florida, staked its claim to the title Cruise Capital of the World. Coastal cities around the U.S., like Baltimore, took note and…
Overwhelming sights, smells, and textures do not have to sideline children While many children enjoy Halloween traditions of tick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and interaction with costume-clad “ghouls and goblins,” children affected…
Christmas has now come and gone and left a pile of recycling, trash, unwrapped presents that need to be sorted and put away, dishes, and a wilting tree that will…
Family relationship expert advises parents to set ground rules for gift giving While children spend weeks — if not months — anticipating gifts on Christmas, the same activity may leave…
Q. My child is very shy around new people and people he doesn’t see very often. I’m worried about holiday parties, visiting Santa, and out-of-town guests. How can I help…