‘Ask Your Mother’
Here’s my Father’s Day gift to new dads: A warning about the phrase “Ask your mother.” It starts rolling out of the paternal mouth once kids are about 3 years … read more
Article Category: Holidays
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
Celebrate Earth Day from the Comfort of Home
Here are local efforts you can join remotely to benefit our local community and our world. Acts of Green from your Screen Miami-Dade County suggests filling your screen with green … read more
A Veggie a Day
Fresh fruits and vegetables play a huge role in staying healthy. But local farms are getting hit hard by the reduced demand for produce during the coronavirus shutdown. “We ship … read more
Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns
It’s December and the holidays are here! It’s “the most wonderful time of year” but oftentimes unrealistic expectations of our young children can cause holiday tears and tantrums. Sensory overload … 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
Season’s Heedings
We’ve entered the season of Merry and Bright. People ringing bells in front of the grocery store, carolers bursting into song, bright lights, smells of cookies, and festive sweaters are … 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
Turkey Day Revolutions
When we think of Thanksgiving, our thoughts naturally drift to traditional roast turkey, pumpkin pie and family gatherings. But if the holiday feels more like a tired list of ho-hum … read more