Getting together with family is one of the true joys of the holidays, especially if you don’t see each other often. It’s a chance to catch up with cousins, see how much kids have grown, and reminisce about the past.It can also be a good time to check in on older friends or relatives who may not

In 1987 my uncle gave my family a microwave for Christmas. It was a big microwave, and it was a big deal. At the time, microwaves were not commonplace in every American home. They were just starting to be the pinnacle of convenience in the kitchen. Seeing them in the kitchens at my ...Continue

It's amazing how marriage works. The joining of two people in love seems so simple; yet the blending of family traditions, dynamics and even deficits is often so difficult. My marriage is basically picture-perfect, but my mental illness has made for a few bumps in the road and has left me

There are so many ways to talk gratitude at the Thanksgiving table, but none of them are this much fun. (Yes! Gratitude can be fun!) And if you have family members — ahem, teenagers — who aren’t necessarily eager to get sentimental about counting their blessings, this is for you. Jenny ...Continue

For roughly half of the country, this is an introduction that probably seems unimaginable. This morning's headlines paint an incredibly dire picture for our communities and our country. If you are a parent, as I am, I urge you to pause and step in as a voice of reason for your child. Kids will hear