April 15 is Tax Day.
A day that can feel a little… taxing.
But beyond filing returns and organizing receipts, it’s also a good moment to reflect on something many parents experience: the dynamics of mom groups.
Lately, celebrity headlines have been full of...
Nachas.
It’s a Hebrew/Yiddish term I grew up hearing. My parents used it when I brought home a great report card or when I helped serve dinner on a Friday night and made a good impression on their guests.
I was...
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, but what does that look like when love feels unequal? Many families focus on hearts and candies, but the deeper lesson of Valentine’s Day might be about fairness, connection, and presence...
I’ve been trying to assess all the changes I’m experiencing, both mentally and physically, into one all-encompassing phrase, and this is what I’ve come to: middle age is wild.
At 46, I feel empowered and strong, yet uneasy about platitudes...
In recent years, fall has become so much more than pumpkin patches and apple picking for our family. I mean, we do that too.
On the importance of family tradition.
As a second-generation Mexican American, I am always looking for ways...
I have what is known as late-onset, Juvenile Diabetes, often referred to as Type 1 Diabetes or T1D. Diagnosed in adulthood, the signs can often be missed and altogether misunderstood. Looking back prior to my second pregnancy, when I...
As summer winds down and the school year approaches, many children (and adults!) feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. New routines, academic pressure, social challenges, and the loss of summer freedom can stir up big emotions. That's where...
I wanted to share a recent experience that gave my ego a bit of a reality check!
This past Sunday, I visited the Bay Area Discovery Museum with my four children and my friend Michelle, who was a huge help....
When I was only forty and on vacation in Spain with my husband and young daughter, I received a telegram from my brother. Upon calling him, I learned that our mother had died very suddenly that morning. I was...
As fireworks light up the sky and flags wave proudly this 4th of July, we’re reminded of one of the greatest values we hold as a nation: freedom. But freedom isn’t just about fireworks and parades—it’s also about what we...
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A Letter to the Doctors
My son Kabir was four years old when he was diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He is fourteen now. In between were...
