Family

Raising four daughters has been the most rewarding journey of my life. As they’ve grown into independent women, our relationships have naturally evolved, presenting both joyful moments and unexpected challenges. Navigating this transition…

Moving takes planning but with pets, it takes extra planning. Your pets will sense something is up. Having a plan in place will help to ease the stress and make a smoother transition for all. Moving to a new home is exciting, but for women over 60 it can be a stressful time…

As you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships…

Owning a home is a significant milestone on the path to achieving the American Dream. Yet many in the post-Baby Boom generations despair that it’s beyond their grasp. A CNN poll reported that 90% of renters under 45 say they’d like to be homeowners but can’t afford it…

We’ve learned to be wary of many social assumptions over the years. The assumptions you should avoid may change a bit as you age, but they still exist. And as the years go on, we can add another big one to be cautious of – the assumption that a woman in her 60s has grandchildren…

What do you do when your spouse retires first – and you’re not quite ready (or the opposite)? Either way, there are some key tips that’ll make the transition smoother for both of you. Retirement is a big enough transition on its own – let alone the impact…

Over my long career as a funeral director I’ve heard more than my fair share of eulogies. In a sense, eulogies are like taking a scenic drive through a life…

Divorce guilt comes in all sorts of mutating forms. It is normal for many of us to feel like we were somehow to blame for the divorce. Culturally, we are taught that keeping the household and marriage successful was our responsibility…

Children are like sponges, absorbing the world around them and learning not just from what we say, but from what we do. As parents, grandparents, and mentors, we have the opportunity to help them grow up without being confined by societal boxes…

Whether it comes unexpectedly or after a long illness, losing a spouse is traumatic at best. At worst it can be debilitating. I know because, at age 35, I became a widow myself. While many people want to help, it can be difficult to know how…