Lately there has been some immature Mama Drama happening among my group of mama friends. Sadly, it all started on a social media parenting app, and it got me thinking a lot about how to handle things such as...
Getting gifts for your family friends can be quite stressful - especially if you have been trying to get individual gifts for each family member. How about getting presents that are suitable for the entire family? Or...
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...
I love my husband. I love my kids. I don’t have much to complain about in those departments (not that this stops me from “light heartedly” complaining). But still, at least once a year, I need a full long...
The nanny, daycare, and preschool hunts are intense no matter which part of the city you live. It is so overwhelming at times that you begin to prematurely stress about what the kindergarten admissions process will bring (and don't even get...
We know that friendships are powerful sources of life and help us build self-confidence. What a gift both of my children have had in building strong bonds with others. Yet, there have been periods of time where they've struggled...
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....
As a new first-time mom, I found myself doing everything for my son. It just happened, and I did not even notice at first that I lost myself. I was so wrapped up in putting my son first and...
My sons were three and six months old when my dad passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s. Eleven months later, my brother celebrated his first Father’s Day—without our dad. It was bittersweet.
Losing a parent can make days like Mother’s Day...
I miss my friends, colleagues, and relatives. I miss my circle of people. I miss hugs. I really MISS HUGS! Life has not been the same since the pandemic restricted our way of life. All of us, especially parents,...
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