My family had just arrived at a seaside village on the east coast of Spain, where I was sitting on a white sand beach looking out at the implausibly blue water. The scene was straight out of a Mediterranean daydream, and yet I was panicking. My head was throbbing and had been since I’d slammed […]
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“Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade teacher’s stern words, which played on repeat, no matter how hard I tried to comply. That combination was impossible for what I’d later recognize as my ADHD brain. I spent much of that year in timeout and feeling embarrassed. The next year, Mrs. Sauer […]
As kids hopped off buses across the nation Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which was established in 1979. Before signing, he turned to children sitting at school desks on either side of the podium asking, “Should I do this?” “Sounds strange … but everyone […]
Today, at 69 years old, I’m a grandmother, and I thoroughly enjoy that role. I read library books for story time at my grandkids’ school, I sew Halloween costumes for them, and I roast marshmallows for s’mores on our camping trips together. But Grandma had another chapter of her life that only a select few […]
President Donald Trump suggested in an interview aired Wednesday that Barron Trump may not follow in his footsteps. (Watch the video below.) Asked by Fox News’ Laura Ingraham if his youngest son’s aptitude was in politics or business, the president replied: “Maybe technology.” The elder Trump relayed a confusing anecdote about Barron’s computer acumen that […]
There’s a certain universal experience that transcends age, background and even our best intentions. It’s the subtle (or not-so-subtle) cringe, the weary sigh, the fleeting moment of “Oh, hell no” when faced with the disruptive, disobedient or destructive behavior of someone else’s child. Whether it’s the out-of-nowhere, ear-piercing shriek in the coffee shop, the relentless […]
Messages like “Go big or go home,” “Anything worth doing is worth doing right,” and even, “Do or do not. There is no try,” are meant to inspire us — but they often have the complete opposite effect. This all-or-nothing mindset sets us up for impossible standards. Negative thoughts like “I’m not an athlete, so […]
My daughter was born on a muggy August day in the early morning hours. Right from the beginning, she was a delightful surprise, with a shock of bright red hair and a feisty personality to match. At my last ultrasound, the doctor estimated she’d weigh 8 pounds. When she finally made her entrance, the official […]
Need to stock up on pet toys or refresh your pet’s bedding or travel gear? Amazon’s spring sale is a good time to do so, so you can save some coin in the process. We’ve compiled some of the most compelling deals on products for dogs and cats available right now, so you can delight […]