Television and movies often show the flashy sides of divorce by portraying heated courtroom showdowns, spouses hiding money in Swiss bank accounts, and confrontations about steamy extramarital affairs. While some…
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Nothing says, “Welcome spring!” like daffodils, pollen, baby bunnies, and (perhaps) cutting a big check to the IRS. Conversely, many people purposefully overpay their taxes, so they receive a refund…
How playdough, easy access to craft supplies, and turning on music can help your kids be more creative.
And so, it’s time to pull away from the curb. Again. You and I drove all these hours back to campus, and then I tried to fill an hour by…
Many Americans are familiar with the acronym WFH (work from home); however, not as many are familiar with the similar acronym SFH (school from home). As schools and colleges nationwide…
These habits aren’t comprehensive, and at times, some are still aspirational, but here are some helpful tips to help you become a more effective grandparent.
Our 14-year-old son is built like me, thin and wiry, while my 12-year-old daughter is the picture of her father – stronger and heavier with very broad shoulders. Unfortunately, she’s…
Honey, where are you?” You hear the parent calling out at Target, or Walmart, or Kroger. Once. Then twice. Panic rushes into her voice. “Please answer me!” We’ve all been there,…
Mom and Dad help their newly employed son and a few friends move into an apartment one Saturday afternoon. The crew works hard, and when the day is done, everyone…
“Get your kids’ feedback on camp so you’ll have insight for next year” … plus six more parenting strategies for choosing great summer camps.
I wanted archery. Instead, I ended up at the soccer station, running around orange cones and listening for the whistle. Coach smoked cigarettes between penalty kicks. He also showed up…
Twenty-two things one mother wants you to know about parenting a child with disabilities.