Devoting a ‘Day After Mother’s Day’ to Mom’s Memory
I have spoken with three friends in the last 36 hours, all of whom lost their moms in the past … Continue Reading
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Empathy in Action: I’ve Got You Covered
Ever been in a position when you needed someone to cover for you? To do something you should have done … Continue Reading
A Reality Check: How Much Is Too Much?
When it comes to the bad stuff in life, answering the question of “how much is too much” seems pretty … Continue Reading
What Our Kids Learn From Us
What is great education all about? I don’t simply mean how do we get kids to achieve better grades. I … Continue Reading
Not Just Now: Being Smart About ‘Present Shock’
If you’re like me, your smartphone has become your boss. More than I care to admit, I am barraged by … Continue Reading
Whose Messiah and Who Decides?
The parents of newborn Messiah DeShawn McCullough ended up in family court when they couldn’t agree on what his last … Continue Reading
The Mixed Emotions of Sending Kids Off to School
My mother still describes how she and my dad took me to the airport in Chicago on the day I … Continue Reading
We Are All Tony Soprano
Hearing the news of James Gandolfini’s sudden and untimely death unnerved both me and millions of other people who never … Continue Reading