On Your Mark, Get Set, Celebrate
I am one half of an inter-faith couple—the lapsed Greek-Orthodox Christian half, while my husband makes up the Jewish half. What does that mean? It means that December is a very long month. We...
View ArticleYet Another Thing I Will Miss When My Kid Goes to College
We are less than a month away from the day that we leave our older son behind at college and head home to a slightly emptier house. In order to avoid thinking about that for too long, I have been...
View ArticleWhat I Have Learned After Nearly 19 Years of Parenting
Usually, after 19 years on a job, you begin to feel pretty competent. You move through your daily routine with some sense of mastery, some confidence in your abilities. Even if there is a little hiccup...
View ArticleMy College Junior Won’t Be Home For Thanksgiving (And I Don’t Like It)
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving. I love the food, I love not having to run around and buy gifts for everyone, and I especially love the warm and fuzzy feel of gathering together and being grateful. Over...
View ArticleOur 2016 Favorite Things Holiday Gift List!
Yes, I know, there are a million gift lists out there right now and they all claim that they are the “Only lists you’ll need!” I make no such proclamation. I am simply offering up my family and...
View ArticleIt’s the Holiday Season and, Really, Whoop De Doo* Because Well, Ugh.
I’ve asked around and it feels like there’s an epidemic of apathy this holiday season. It doesn’t matter what holiday is being celebrated it seems like everyone I talk to is trying to wish the holiday...
View ArticleOn CollegiateParent – How Holiday Traditions Change As Kids Move Away
I am pretty excited to introduce a new collaboration with a site for parents of college students. CollegiateParent is a great resource dedicated to helping parents navigate their child’s college years...
View ArticleWhen Your College Kids Come Home for Winter Break: Expectations vs. Reality
The anticipation was high. I hadn’t seen my baby (i.e. my 18-year-old college freshman) in two (2!!) months and he was finally coming home. I expected family dinners and family game nights, trips...
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