Dear Mean Mama at Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Sep 2, 2015 | Parenting | 8 comments

Dear Mean Mama, Last week I was at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and I accidentally bumped against you while you were looking at lamps. You very nastily snapped at me and muttered some mean words under your breath. I’ve been known to be pretty snappy myself, so I looked...

The Kids Are Back To School Reading List

Aug 26, 2015 | Parenting

When I was a kid, I loved summer break because it meant lots more time for me to read. If my mom didn’t make me go outside every day, I probably would have laid in my bed and read book after book after book. Now, as a busy mother of three, I find summers to be more...

5 Tips On How To Negotiate With An Angry Spouse

Aug 5, 2015 | Relationships

Many of my clients are struggling through difficult divorces and often dealing with a very angry spouse or ex spouse. This month I asked attorney, Jason Levoy to give some tips on how to negotiate with a difficult spouse. Here are his excellent tips! 5 Tips On How To...

The Trees

Jun 2, 2015 | Parenting

At the side of our home are two beautiful trees.  They bloom once a year with soft, fluffy white blossoms.  When the two trees are in full bloom they are truly breathtaking.  I stand at my side door smelling their fragrance and surrounding myself in the bright white...

The Carlton College Parenting Theory

May 13, 2015 | Parenting

This weekend my oldest child will graduate from college.  As with so many other major parenting events, this one brings a whole host of mixed feelings from pride and joy to fear and sadness for the quick passage of time.  I try not to have too many regrets about my...

Musings on Marriage

Apr 1, 2015 | Relationships | 1 comment

A few weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary.  If you know us well, you may be saying to yourself, “It’s a miracle.”  Honestly, you wouldn’t be too far off.  Marriage certainly hasn’t been a straight path to...