What I Didn’t Expect In My Second Marriage
There are 2 things that really surprised me......
Adult Children
My Nightmare: Pregnant After 50
I usually wake up when I’m in the delivery room about to give birth and I am terrified. I am 52 years old....
Communicating (Or Not) With A College Freshman
Their single-word texts, hash-tagged tweets, and Snapchats do little to help us ascertain their health, happiness, or study habits....
What’s The Risk Of Being In Denial As A Parent?
Here are 3 ways to confront denial which you may need to take a look at....
When Grandparents Should Not Give Advice
One of the hardest parts of parenting grown children is keeping our advice to ourselves, unless asked....
The Big Mistake You Need To Avoid With Your Son’s Girlfriend
I love the girls they bring home. Do I really have to wait until they are engaged or married before I get attached? ...
The Real Empty Nest: After The Kids Graduate College
The college drop off was only a test flight. This is the real thing. ...
Mom Devastated By Kid At Sleep Away Camp
She packed and went to Europe to deal with her distress....
Stop Whining About Your Empty Nest
It is time to start rejoicing in that empty nest, not wallowing in it....
Raising Independent Kids: No Longer a Helicopter Parent
In order for my kids to step up, I needed to step away. In my helicoptering ways, I wasn’t allowing them to figure out......
My Son Is A Recovering Heroin Addict
During those hellish years of his addiction, not a day went by that I didn’t dread getting the call all parents of addicts pray never comes......
My Family’s Special Dietary Requirements Are Giving Me Indigestion
I look fondly back to the days when one did not need an excel spreadsheet to keep track of what everyone eats....
An Open Letter To My Gay Son After Orlando
My Dearest Son, I am so proud of the man you have become. Your gay identity is just a natural part of who you are. ...
10 Ways To Help You And Your Child Get Emotionally Ready For College
Here are 10 ways to reassure yourself and set appropriate boundaries...
When It’s Rape: What Moms Must Teach Their Sons About Sex
Brock Turner’s rape victim’s letter was so eloquent and powerful it should be required reading for all incoming college freshmen....
20 Reasons You Might Love Your Empty Nest
You can turn your son's downstairs bedroom into a wine cellar......
Panic Disorder: How Lexapro Saved A Mother And Daughter
“I am not my anxiety,” my girl declares....
18 Things KIDS and PARENTS Each Need To know Before The Kids Leave The Nest For Good
Does your kid know how to unclog a toilet? Should she?...
I Don’t Believe In Marriage, But I Believe In My Son
They love each other, that’s clear, but I worry....
Weddings: Tips to Avoid An In-Law Nightmare
How do a bride, her mother, and her mother-in-law create an environment that allows everyone to belong?...