How Not to Fight with People on the Internet
Years ago, I was chatting with a friend who was in the throes of a very bad day. I remember her telling me “Yeah, I’ve been getting on social media …
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How I Realized I’ve Been Standing in My Grown Children’s Way
The Mysteries Only Mom Can Solve The oldest of my three children just had his last first day of school. Along with the obligatory pictures, I couldn’t help feeling a …
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Stop Saying Suburban Moms Are a Voting Block
First there were “soccer moms”, then for a while it was “hockey moms” and now finally the media at large is just referring to these women as “suburban moms” which …
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What is the 2020 College Application Process Going to Look Like?
As a mom of a senior applying to college in 2020, I have been reading every piece of news I can from universities around the globe, how they are handling …
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Chasing the Northern Lights in Finland
I have always been enchanted by the sky. As a child I spent hours during the day staring up at clouds, and at night could marvel endlessly at the celestial …
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When is it Time to Stop Watching the News?
A couple days ago my son popped his head in my office to tell me he was going for a walk. He caught me staring absent-mindedly at the wall and …
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How to Guide Children Through Troubling News
If you know someone who isn’t having a bit of a rough year, I’d like to know where they live because the trials of 2020 are global, and while we …
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The Basics of Being Basic: COVID-19 Edition
Okay, all this self-isolation threw a wrench in your plans for spring garden parties and that trip to a yogi retreat to find your bliss, but girl, you still got …
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The Etiquette of Wearing a Mask
Years ago, we lived in Asia and I got somewhat used to seeing people wearing masks everywhere, although I never quite understood it. It was even more puzzling when we …
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The Relationship Bomb
You may not realize it, but there is probably a ticking time bomb in your relationship right now. It’s no news flash that the number one thing couples traditionally argue …
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The Scenic Drive Makes a Comeback
Growing up in the seventies, my mom used to make references to people driving slow as “Sunday drivers”. It meant they were meandering and just looking at the scenery, but …
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Is it Still Okay to Want to Lose Weight?
In case you missed it, the singer Adele posted a photo on Instagram last week thanking folks for birthday wishes and thanking essential workers for all that they do. The …
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The Best TV Moms We Grew Up With
If you grew up in the 70s, 80s or 90s, you know what I mean when I say we all grew up watching more or less the same things on …
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You Know What Mom Wants – You Just Don’t Want to Give it to Her
Mother’s Day is upon us, and if you are reading this because you just realized it, it’s not too late to give her exactly what she wants, you just don’t …
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Badass Breadmaking
Do you suffer from FOMO? Is it driving you nuts wondering what everyone else is doing while they are at home these days? I’m here to tell you: they’re baking …
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