Tag: family
Father’s Day Looks Different for Everyone
Father’s Day (along with any parent-focused holiday or, really, holidays in general, for that matter!) can hold joy and grief at the same time.
For...
Celebrating Pride in a Traditional Family
Pride is a somewhat loaded celebration for me. First of all, I’m married to a man and enjoy a lot of privilege that goes...
The Magic of Cousins Week at The Lake
“Are you going anywhere this summer?”
For the last 15 years, ever since my sister-in-law bought a house in the Adirondacks, I have replied with...
A Tradition In Bloom
I’ve always been fascinated by those who are good gardeners. How did they learn? When did it start? I’ve been trying for years to...
CLIXO® and Westchester Children’s Museum Launch Magnetic, Creative Building Exhibit
Clixo, the innovative, versatile magnetic toy line from award-winning toy design studio Toyish Labs, and the Westchester Children’s Museum announced today a 2-year partnership...
A Week in Seoul (Travel Tips to Limit the K-Drama)
I hadn’t been back to South Korea since I left as a baby, and viewed it through an American lens, not a Korean one,...
The Quiet Strength
I never imagined I would be here—raising my young daughter while beginning to care for my aging mom.
There is beauty and grace in this...
No, We Didn’t Rescue Our Dog
A few years ago, we tried. We were ready to welcome a four-legged furry guy into our house. We had resisted for many long...
Physical Activity for Children
Physical activity is good for everyone. For children, it promotes growth and development and should be encouraged on most days. At least 60 minutes...
Are We Living or Are We Waiting?
There was a moment when life stopped.
Not slowly. Not gently. Not with a warning.
One phone call, one conversation, one impossible piece of news —...










