They Might Be 12.5% Irish Most Days, but Today, They’re 100%!

In this beautiful, mixed-up and lately rather angry world we live in, it’s nice to know that we’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…even if every other day my kids are only 12.5%. Why is it that so many people claim to be Irish? It’s like a clique we all want to be part of. […]

Stop the Bounce and Find Permanent Homes For Foster Children

Dr. Christopher David Long writes from experience, having fostered and adopted five charming boys. His Mission: To Stop the Bounce and Find Permanent Homes For Foster Children Dr. Christopher David Long is the President of Family Residences and Essential Enterprises. FREE is a not-for-profit agency based on Long Island and New York City. FREE was founded in 1977 […]

Why You Can Feel Really Good About What You Eat

Thanksgiving doesn't have to leave you feeling guilty -- even if you stack your plate.

An Expert Shares 6 Tips for Getting a Great Family Photo

Fall is the perfect time to capture an image of your family. Lena Antaramian shares tips for getting the best photos you can.

Today I’m Thinking About Wellness

Is it a word we really need?

2 Places to Call Home

The summer is coming to what always feels like an abrupt end.  But today hit me hard because it was not just the end of the summer; it was the end of a once in a lifetime chance. This summer, I chose to spend a month in a two family house with a best friend […]

Fireflies

by Beth Meleski The fireflies will come again this summer. One evening, I will pull The Van into the driveway after a long day and, at the blurred edges of a yard made soft by the dusk, the tiny lights will be there. And I will know that summer is finally here. My children will […]

Celebrating the Sexy Dad!

Dads aren’t what they used to be. I am certain my father never changed a diaper. My husband on the other hand has been elbow deep in dirty pampers for 10 years. Before I had kids, sexy was Antonio Sabato Jr. in his Calvins (well, o.k., that’s still pretty sexy). Now too, sexy is the […]

It’s Summer — Pick a Theme

Are you looking ahead at the next 2 months thinking, "hmmm ... what should we do?" Sometimes the heat makes it hard to focus. Make your life easier by giving your summer a theme.

Morning Routines Made Easier

Weekday mornings can be brutal for families, but they don't have to be. These tips can help get everyone up and on there way.