Here’s to Mom: Fun Ways to Share Your Day with the Kids
Handprint Art Use paint to make an art impression of those tiny hands and fingers for a keepsake to treasure forever. You can find many variations of this project with … read more
Article Category: Family Relationships
South Florida Grads Get Their Moment of Glory
The school year has been far from ordinary for South Florida students, but for graduating seniors, their high school days will close with caps, gowns and all the traditional fanfare. … read more
Making Mom Happy
Like orphaned socks, random game pieces, and naked dollies, my mom guilt pops up nearly everywhere. I wonder if I spend too much time on my phone and not enough … read more
Affected by Affection
How often do you hug your children? We all live busy, stressful lives and have endless concerns as parents, but it is clear that one of the most important things … read more
Decoding Teen Talk
I’m obsessed with words. My love affair with language has led me to flip through the dictionary for fun, host competitive Scrabble nights for the entire family, and jump for … read more
A Family Forever Changed
Remember in the good old days, aka early 2020, when we were blissfully unaware of the coming quarantine? I had planned a trip with the kids to Disney World for … read more
How to Talk to Kids About a Loved One’s Diagnosis
Learning that you, your spouse or another family member suffers from an incurable illness or a serious, possibly fatal, injury is devastating. After the initial shock, you may wonder how … read more
How to Design a Family Digital Citizenship Contract
Many kids received the gift of technology in the form of handheld devices, gaming units and smartphones this past holiday season. This is a good time to re-emphasize your family … read more
Party On!
Birthday party plans have changed during the pandemic. Scenes of children and their parents crowded into a party room, arms around each other as they sing “happy birthday,” have been … read more
Long-distance Grandparenting
Most long-distance grandparents will agree that you don’t have to live in the same town to play a huge role in the lives of your grandchildren. Yes, you might be … read more