Stay Calm in a Crunch
A Little Perspective Offers Big Rewards Years ago, my dad took his car to the dealership for a quick repair. They told him it would take, at most, an … read more
Article Category: Words of Wisdom
How Shared Family Goals Can Strengthen Connection
Busy routines and endless screens often pull families apart. Each person focuses on personal tasks, leaving little room for true connection. Dinner talks turn into quick updates while phones buzz … read more
One Mom’s Recipe for Resilience
I learned one of the most valuable lessons of my lifetime in ninth-grade English class. One day, as we sauntered into the classroom, our teacher, Mrs. Robbins, directed us to … read more
A Charming Adirondack Bed and Breakfast: A Sweet Retreat
Several years ago, after a day visiting our kids at summer camp, my husband Richard and I were hot, sweaty and tired. As we checked in to the Cornerstone Victorian … read more
Impractical Inquiries
They say there are no dumb questions. They are wrong. There are, in fact, many dumb questions. I know because I ask them more often than Kim Kardashian posts a … read more
The Key to Mastering Motherhood
We have all heard that motherhood can feel like a rollercoaster ride. There are highs and lows along the way. While that is a true statement, there are also many … 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
Life in quaranTEEN
Imposing social distancing restrictions on a teenager is a bit like pulling a wolf from its pack. Both are social beings by nature, bonded by a complex connection with their … read more
Finding Forgiveness
You may be at work, at home, or in a waiting room when the mental video clip starts rolling — the one highlighting the slights behind that grudge you hold … read more
An Apology to Alexa
Alexa, let me start. I know you never wanted this. We appreciate you — there’s no question. Your un-boxing was a momentous day in our house. A robotic personal assistant … read more