The hurricane shutters live behind the couch. The dining table doubles as a homework station, and nobody can find a quiet corner for a work call. For many families in … read more
A ten-minute walk to the park can become a nightly ritual. A twenty-minute drive to the grocery store can just as easily erase spontaneous family outings from the calendar. For … read more
A family can unpack every box, hang every picture, and still feel like they are living in someone else’s house. What makes a neighborhood feel like home rarely comes down … read more
What to Do With the Littles When the Bigs Go Back to School The first day of school has a script. We buy new clothes, pack the lunchbox and snap … read more
Research shows that engaged fathers can improve behavior, school success, self-esteem, and long-term empathy in their children — plus practical ways dads (and male role models) can stay connected during … read more
A child who was outgoing suddenly refuses to leave the house. A typically easygoing seven-year-old starts having meltdowns over small things. A teenager who used to talk freely goes almost … read more
Unplugging Together Most parents can picture this scene – it’s dinner time, but instead of talking about the day, everyone is glued to a device. One child is watching videos, … read more
More Than Stepping In There’s a quiet revolution happening in living rooms and at dinner tables across the country. For decades, families formed after a divorce or a new marriage … read more
Timid Tabby A fraidy-cat’s gentle journey toward love A little over two years ago, my adult daughter, Zoe, adopted a two-year-old cat. She named her Momo. To say this cat … read more
A reflection on friendship, compassion, and second chances. Years ago, I came down with a terrible case of the flu while living on the 23rd floor of an apartment building … read more
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