Tag: family

I grew up perpetually single, never quite fitting into the boxes set aside for women in small-town Maine. In fact, I often sought to...

I’ve always been a big fan of Thanksgiving. What’s not to love? Apple stuffing, football, a sense of coziness, and the anticipation of the...

As the season of gratitude arrives, many families take time to reflect on what they’re thankful for, from warm meals and cozy homes to...

Once the holidays fade and winter sets in, it’s about that time you start craving a change of scenery and find yourself Googling “family...

Traditions connect people and create a sense of belonging through shared experiences. Whether we are talking about cultural or religious traditions, such as large-scale...

When did November 1 become the official start of the Christmas season? I’m pretty sure it used to be the day after Thanksgiving. Suddenly,...

The matriarch of a family is the head of the family or tribe. Recently, I lost my grandmother, whom we affectionately called Nonna, which...

Thanksgiving Day is handled...parade, turkey, leftovers. Check. But by Friday morning, you’ve got three full days to fill, kids to entertain, and maybe grandparents to...

We often don’t speak of the violence that takes place in our home. Perhaps it is because we are made to believe that doing so...

Did you know there are twenty-two Spanish-speaking countries? Some include the United States of America because of its high population of Spanish-speaking citizens. During...