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
Article Category: Family Relationships
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
Free Dad Workshops Celebrate Fathers in Action
The Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida is celebrating with free virtual Zoom parenting workshops, which are open to all dads and presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. … read more
Don’t Dare to Compare
As a mother of six children, I have found myself comparing one child to another many times. I know their physical, emotional and intellectual development will progress at a rate … read more
Keeping Couples Close
I was pregnant with our first child when my husband and I attended a friend’s 40th birthday party. Over thumping music and a Shirley Temple for me, we wished the guest … read more
Playtime Party Pooper
“Mama, can you please play with me?” My 3-year-old daughter tends to approach me at the worst times. I’m prepping dinner, my hands moist with raw chicken juice. Or I’m … read more
Sweeter Than Snow Cones
I used to think the ultimate holiday gift was a Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine. I not only wanted one, I dreamt of having one. I coveted that little machine, with its … read more
Parents’ Little Helpers
Surviving the holiday season requires a little super power, a little creativity and a lot of organization. While it wouldn’t hurt to have Martha Stewart’s number in your phone contacts, … read more
A Time for Tradition
I grew up with a mom who was really, really into Christmas — not like normal people are into Christmas, but more like from Thanksgiving to New Year’s our home … read more