Do you remember how your parents begged you not to age too fast? I do. As an adult, I find myself hoping for the same for them. For my entire childhood, my mother told us that she didn’t want us to grow up. She would joke that she wanted to find a magic dryer to ...

Animosity strikes like lightningas childhood memories flash like an old flickering filmA stark reminder, burdened by towering expectationsWhich lay heavy upon small shoulders Middle child syndromea doll without a voice Tiptoeing through minefieldsof emotional mortars Where the wrong look or wordSets off a fiery explosion Yet the scars and traumaRemain hidden from sight A generational ...

How often does your family eat dinner together? Does your family have to eat at different times because of crazy schedules? September 23rd is National Family Day, which focuses on eating dinner together as a family. I believe the best conversations and bonding moments happen at the dinner table. I can barely remember what I ...