I’ve never gone in for Valentine’s Day. The over-priced dinners, wilted roses, and bad chocolates just don’t scream intimate respect, honest discourse, and deep appreciation to me. Neither do diamonds or itchy lingerie. I guess I’m too practical –...
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Three years ago, Carew Papritz had the idea to begin National Thank You Letter Day; a day that not only teaches kids about the importance of gratitude, kindness, manners, and civility, but also serves as an opportunity to teach...
I was the first among my group of friends to go through a major separation. I was never married but we have two children together and decided to call it quits. Most of my friends were just beginning their...
When you have a baby, your friend list goes through some major changes. Some old friendships fade away, and you make new mom friends over time. When I first had my son, my close friends came to visit me,...
Moving to the Bay Area has been a very socially humbling experience.
I always thought I was good at making friends, but it turns out I’ve relied heavily on my husband’s easygoing nature and the built-in friends that came with...
If you’ve ever found yourself yelling over spilled snacks or feeling your chest tighten when your child ignores you for the fifth time, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in good company. Talk to any group of moms in...
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Observed since the early 1900s, this day honors progress made and reminds us there is still important work to do.
As...
I recently got to visit a really good friend who moved away to a new city. We first met in San Francisco when we were in our mid-twenties, both new to town, ready and willing to make friends. Now,...
On Valentine's Day, many of us are looking forward to a romantic dinner out with our partner, roses, chocolates, and shared conversations about how much we appreciate one another. We look forward to capturing the perfect, Instagrammable photo so...
My sister-in-law once walked into the bathroom with groggy, glasses-free eyes, said good morning to my brother who was brushing his teeth, and sat down to use the toilet. My brother quickly said, "You know, I'm not your husband."
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