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A Lesson Learned During a Family Trip to a Hobbit House

Fifteen years. That’s a big anniversary. I wanted to surprise Jim with the best trip ever. Anniversary trips…

A Lawyer Finds Stress Relief in Art—and Surprising Success

I liked structure, things going according to plan—my plans. But lately there had been so much upheaval that…

When Interruptions Happen

A brand new school year. My oldest, Jeremy, was excited about being a first-grader. I wanted everything to…

A Familial Bond, Forged in Faith

I sat Christian, our newly adopted son, on the examination table for his checkup, required before we could…

A Close Call and a Heart Full of Thanks

The text from my 13-year old son came in while I was heading home on a bus, an…

A Child’s Disability Meets a Mother’s Unending Love

From the way my pregnancy had gone there was no sign of anything wrong with the baby. I…

Accompanied Minors

“We’ll be alright, Mom,” my 13-year-old stepdaughter Sarah said. “Honestly, Mom, nothing’s going to happen,” my 10-year-old stepdaughter…

5 Ways to Inspire Your Kids

I love working with kids and helping them develop a creative living space. Here are the top 5…

4 Ways to Help Your Teen Understand True Beauty

I struggled with self-esteem when I was a tween. I was a painfully shy, a little skinny and…

3 Ways for Teens to Cultivate True Beauty

True Beauty. What does it mean to you? Is beauty in the eyes of the beholder? Is it…

13 and Dating

I’m often surprised to hear that some parents allow their pre-teens or younger teens to date. I’ve even…

An Unlikely Baseball MVP (Most Valuable Parent)

Every spring, the posters appear around our uptown Manhattan neighborhood, inviting parents to sign up their kids for…

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