Relationships

My husband never ceases to amaze me, but the things I love most about him have definitely changed over the years since having kids. What better time than Valentine’s Day to reflect on how our love continues to evolve....

The Problem Our teachers and school staff are faced with the impossible; educating students during a pandemic. More than ever, we need to show appreciation for educators and let them know we support them. And because parents aren't allowed on...

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HOW IT STARTED: 2001                                When I met my husband 21 years ago at a Starbucks in the city, I never imagined that we would be...

"And what do you say?" I asked my four-year-old with the tone that tells her she knows the answer. "I don't want to say 'Please!' Can't I just have it?" She was exasperated, not whiny. Vulnerable, not defiant.  Without another word,...

I can describe my underwear drawer in one word: practical. It's full of nude and black briefs and nude and black bras. All items were purchased with the intention of making them invisible under my clothing, certainly not with...

Summer is around the corner—and if you're a working parent like me, you're probably already feeling the pressure. School's out, camps are expensive (and somehow already full), and your calendar is filling up with everything except time for yourself. Balancing work and...

Science says a happy marriage can lower a person’s cortisol levels. With lower stress hormones, they’re able to minimize their risk of many long-term ailments, like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. But the real question is—what is the secret to...

Becoming a mother is a deeply emotional journey and the learning curve is steep and rapid. I was not unprepared. I took every class I could find postpartum and still found myself googling a thousand different oddities that I...

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