Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 10th! President Carter proclaimed the first Sunday after Labor Day in September to be set aside as National Grandparents Day. Why September? September was chosen to signify the “autumn” years of life. A special day to celebrate...
This essay was shared by writer Jason Prokowiew, and first appeared on Cognoscenti, WBUR’s ideas and opinion section. My husband, Dave, tells a story of his high school bullies littering his front lawn in the dark of night with the remnants of Friday night...
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is, officially, breaking records left and right. Besides selling 2.4 million tickets on one day of presale, estimates are being made that the Grammy winner may have ticket sales topping $1 billion when all is said and done. Even as Harry...
Forging a strong relationship with your children while they are in their tween years (specifically, 9 to 12 years old) can help you all better weather the teenage years and beyond. But connecting with your tween can sometimes feel like a tall task. A new book from...
The word “and” can be one of the most powerful words in motherhood. Mothers often state how they feel and then attach “but” to downplay those feelings — or worse — reverse course. (Think of all the times you say things like, “I’m feeling overwhelmed, but it’s...
This story was contributed by Elizabeth Lim of The Local Mom’s Network’s Beach Cities Moms. The first time I ever considered flying with kids, I remember thinking it sounded absolutely bizarre to hold the baby on my lap for an entire flight. “What?” I...
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