Tag: family
I’m a Teacher and My Son Hates School
During my childhood, school was a safe haven. It was easy, and I knew exactly what to do to succeed. No surprise then that...
Nature vs. Nurture
After the birth of my second daughter, I have often wondered about nature vs. nurture in how she behaves and how her personality has...
What Having a Family Means
I grew up surrounded by a huge family. My father had a crazy large family on his mother’s side in Cairo. He even had...
Take the Long Way Home: 25 Odds & Ends from a...
For many years my husband and I had talked about going on a cross-country trip. Yet, it seemed that "talk" was all it would...
How Do You Explain a Tragedy Like 9/11 to Young Children?
My kids are curious. They have questions about everything. Often, I can answer their questions, rely on Google, or just fake it. But every...
Over the River and Through the Woods: Staying Close To Long...
My kids' grandparents are awesome. They're active (they rode the Gran Fondo New York), supportive (they were nothing but encouraging when we chose to...
Why I Left the Tablets Home
Not long ago, I took a little road trip with my kids. Nothing new there, as we are always on the go. Yet this...
Stay Sane and Take Great Photos of Your Kids
I must start by saying that I am not a professional photographer, and I never took a photography class. I am a mom of...
Easy Weeknight Meals for Busy Families
With the start of the school year around the corner, there is a major change in schedule for many families. With extra-curricular activities, sports,...
Why Isn’t Your Child the Same As You?
My family portrait may be a little unconventional. There are only three people in it; my two daughters and myself. My girls have beautiful,...










