There should never be mixed feelings experienced when the whole family piles into the car together and hits the road for a long journey. If the thought of a road trip makes anyone in the family roll their eyes to the ceiling, then it’s time to learn how to entertain everyone in the family when […]
Now that Halloween is over, the festive tidal wave of Thanksgiving and Christmas is beginning to build. It might seem a bit early to be discussing the holidays, but it’s never too soon to start preparing for the emotional onslaught they bring. Your mom is already calling to guilt trip you about not spending a full week with her for Thanksgiving. You’re […]
I have a couple of girl friends whom I really envy. They know exactly what they want — or rather, what they don’t want. They don’t want to have children. Two of my girl friends are childless by choice, which means that while they enjoy being involved in the lives other people’s children, they have […]
I loooove the holidays. But that doesn’t make the lead-up any less of a bitch. The older I get, the more I find how unforgiving this season can be. When I was a little girl, I never understood why some of the grown-ups in my life seemed to dread it so much. An English professor once told […]
I’m gonna tell you some cute stories about my nephews! I got to Texas yesterday morning to visit my family for Christmas. I’ve got three nephews who are better than anyone else’s kids, ever, in every single way, especially in cuteness. The first thing my middle, four-year-old nephew did when I got in the car was […]
In a life where lots of dangers are lurking, health is something we need to protect. Not only our health but also the health of our friends and relatives are very important. At this moment, health insurance is one of the health safety measures that many people choose. But how to choose a good one […]
My mom’s a middle school English teacher and over the past, oh, 25 years or so, she has taught thousands of kids. Her reputation precedes her too. She’s known for being tough and strict — maybe even a little demanding — but serious students know she’s the best teacher for the job. She loves what […]
So, you’ve left the nest. Maybe you bailed on your suburban childhood home for college, or for life in a big city, or a town across the state. Maybe you have the occasional tendency to think you’re pretty hot shit because you’re off doing Big Exciting Things while everything back home seemingly stands still. Rest […]
Even though holidays are often, in the popular media, portrayed as ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, they can be quite exhausting. Very often, we feel overwhelmed by family gatherings, financial expenses, or traveling. Holidays tend to be even harder for people dealing with mental health problems, such as addiction or depression. Keeping sane […]
