Celebrations | Family Life | Featured | Seasonal
Have an Honest Conversation about Your Holiday Budget (Here’s How)
For a lot of families, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we’ll never forget. And, for some of us, it’s taken a hard toll on our bank accounts. Read More
Create A Rhythm | Featured | School Life | Seasonal
3 Ways to Survive the Back-to-School Season
During those weeks when the day-to-day feels like a total grind, the planned fun is something you can use to buoy your spouse, your kids, and—let’s be honest here— yourself! Read More
Blending Families During the Holidays
It was our first Christmas Eve, the dishes were piled in the kitchen after a traditional New Mexican meal of Posole and fresh-made tamales. The tree was glistening and Christmas music filled the house. Fresh baked cookies and homemade candies overflowed tins to the delight every sweet tooth in the... Read More
Celebrating Christmas With Your Baby
What you do every week matters. And what you do every week matters more when it happens over time. But there are some moments that only come around seasonally, annually, or once in a lifetime. And the way you celebrate those moments have a different kind of impact.... Read More
Helping Kids Cope With Loss During the Holidays
Around this time of year, I often reflect upon my first job as a school counselor. Helping students navigate the complex journey of adolescence left very few dull moments. One student on my caseload that often comes to mind was Eve. Eve was extraordinary with an exuberant personality... Read More
6 Ways to Create Summer Memories
Electronic gaming, videos and television privileges have functioned as the discipline currency in my household. We learned a long time ago that both earning and losing time in front of a screen molded our young son’s behavior quite effectively. Recently Watson, my five year old, returned home from... Read More