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
Article Category: Family Relationships
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
Lessons from Quarantine
With the reopening of South Florida, I find I’m going to miss some aspects of the shutdown. The open road, while it led to nowhere, isn’t mine anymore, and I can no … read more
Sharing the Load
A few months ago, before social distancing made such gatherings impossible, I joined in a conversation with some moms I know, and the topic turned to funny things their husbands had … read more
Making Mother’s Day Special
Forget the cute Mother’s Day cards and art projects the kids used to bring home from art class. This year, husbands, partners, sons and daughters will need to step up … read more