Earlier this year I happened upon an article by a respected family psychologist and parenting expert. In it, he provided lots of ideas on how parents could improve their family life, a number of which I completely agreed with. But then I got to his recommendation about family dinners. He suggested that families today should gather around the dinner table six nights a week. Six nights? Out of seven!
Trimming the tree evokes beautiful memories of family togetherness, of children growing up—and of that one time your sister fell buttfirst off the tree into a coffee table. Ah, Christmas.
Stand-up comic and writer Lisa Blythe Perlman offers a hilarious glimpse into what it’s really going to take for us to save our sanity this holiday season!
There are women who can let anything from a trivial slight to biting criticism roll off their back. They continue on their merry way without missing a beat. But most of us are devastated by even subtly cutting comments. What do the former know that the latter wish they did? It turns out that there are simple, though not easy, ways to stop those noxious nags.
A few of my Facebook mom friends feel the need to let us all know how wonderful, awe-inspiring and divine motherhood is—all the time. Yes, motherhood can be all of those things, occasionally. But I don’t need to hear about it constantly.
Sometimes, the parents you were given don't live up to expectations. Thank goodness for godparents.
Danielle Christopher
As my dad’s anger grew grieving for my mom, he focused on me as a target of his abuse. My dad’s abuse isolated me. I was afraid to tell anyone what was happening at home. But my godmother was my go-person.
This anti-dog writer learned the importance of her canine companion.
Ellie S. Grossman
My fluffy apricot pup provides the kind of comfort, companionship and unconditional love that no one else comes close to. I can’t remember the last time my husband licked my face or my kids brought me the newspaper without expecting an allowance in return.
Take the time to maintain your friendships. It'll be your rock.
Rebecca Fanter
Once a month, we leave our kids, husbands and worries behind. We fall off of our diets while eating snacks, appetizers, dinner and a lot of desserts. We drink our favorite wine, beer or drink of the night. But the best part of our girls nights is the conversation.
Step away from the keyboard and get some face time with your closest friends.
Maureen Dempsey
More than half of recent survey respondents say that their main form of communication with their friends is via the Web—Facebook, email, etc. So sad! What has happened to the state of friendship? Here, tips to maintaining those much-needed bonds.
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