Family

A suggestion from my wise older brother several years ago resulted in spending a few days traveling with our other siblings. On the second day of our travels, it occurred to me that this was the longest space of time I had spent with several sisters…

Are you at a milestone in your life and contemplating adding a new furry friend to your family? Given the financial costs, training, and daily commitments such as walking, etc., it’s natural to have reservations. However, despite these challenges…

Traveling with your grandkids can be one of the most rewarding experiences, creating memories that will last a lifetime. However, planning and executing a trip that is enjoyable for both you and your grandchildren requires some thoughtful…

There’s something comforting about my slow transition into a couch potato with my water bottle and a pack of baked chips in hand. It’s my way of winding down after a day of engaging with lovely humans. I appreciate psychological stories…

I have a group of women in my life I refer to as my tribe. Most women, like me, have a group numbering from a select few to dozens, who go by a variety of names – girlfriends, sisters, posse – all representing those with whom we share a connection…

Setting boundaries is the cornerstone of cultivating healthy and harmonious relationships. In his book, Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, Dr. Henry Cloud emphasizes the fundamental role of boundaries in creating…

My husband and I experienced the devastating loss of not one but two of our beloved dogs within weeks of each other. The first to pass was our beautiful five-year-old Labrador, Sally, whose vibrant and calming presence filled our home. Her illness came…

Have you become exasperated with some of your friends as you’ve aged? Friends you once enjoyed… now you find difficult to be with? Lately, I’ve noticed that it is a little too easy to “cancel” people as we age. You can say the slightest thing…

When we hear the word “moody” most of us immediately think of girls. After all, the hormonal changes common to girls and young women that causes moodiness are well known. But what about boys? While moodiness and emotional distance…

If you are over 50 and divorced, you may feel stuck, unable to move on after the divorce. In my years as a divorce recovery coach, I have discovered the reason divorced women over 50 feel stuck is because they are operating on 4 myths that keep them…