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My Daughter & I Witnessed an Accident.  Here’s What Happened Next

When was the last time you wept? Were they tears of joy or tears or tears of sadness? Or perhaps tears of frustration? My last...

My Kids Are Now on Instagram: Here’s The One Thing I Want Them to Know

My kids’ first foray into social media has been via Instagram. Instagram is an easy way for me to keep an eye on Tessa and...

You, Too, Can Have a Family Concierge (And Here’s $100 Toward One)

A family concierge can help check things off your ToDo list, get your projects unstuck, & help keep your active household running smoothly. $100 savings...

5 Yoga Poses for Fall

Whether you've never gotten into a yoga pose in your life or if you've worn out a mat or two, give these 5 yoga poses...

Is Your Local Hospital Birthing Center Adoption-Competent?

Just about everyone knows an adoptee. Or an adoptive family, or someone who has placed a baby for adoption — or is involved directly in...

Family Travel: 8 Ways Colorado Springs and Royal Gorge Rock

Colorado Springs, how many ways does my family love to explore you? More than 8! Here are our travel tips for 1, 2, and 3...

Having and Wanting, Then and Now

20 YEARS AGO What I had My own home (a condo), furnished with stuff *I* bought. A fascinating job as head of a school for adults....

5 Things Parents Can Learn from the Movie Inside Out

My family (Tween Son, Teen Daughter, Father, Mother) attended a pre-screening last week for Disney Pixar’s new film, Inside Out, in theaters now. (Disclosure: we...

Appreciating your teachers but not the “huffy” look

It’s first period and I’m teaching high schoolers. The end of class is near and I’m starting to worry if  each small group is going...

Could You Do This for 4 Minutes?

Or is such intimacy a hot potato that can’t be held for too long? I conducted my own experiments yesterday. Intimacy and Connection: Field Notes...