Raising Children Overseas is a Little like Goulash
Contrary to popular opinion in the U.S., Hungarian Gulyás (Goulash) is not a thick sauce and meat chunks served over noodles, but rather a soup. It…
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Private Pain
A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a friend who told me a very sad story. Her married daughter and son-in-law have been communicating passionately…
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Anger — My Next Steps
Now that the cat’s out of the bag on my anger problem — and I’m finding I’m not alone (a huge thanks for the honesty, ladies!)…
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“That’s Amazing,” “Dying Breed” & “No Way”
I have mentioned to several strangers here lately that my husband and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and are more in love now…
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Confessions of an Angry Mom
Do you have an anger management problem? Don’t be too quick to answer … read on! A few weeks ago, fellow blogger Janel laid it…
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Inadequate?
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? How about hearing those thoughts and voices in your head that tell you…
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Talking with Tweens
My beautiful daughter is suspended between childhood and womanhood. She still enjoys playing with her Littlest Pet Shop toys and climbing trees but yearns to…
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How to Connect with Your Child in the Car Pool Lane
I am Car Pool Queen … but it’s a disputable title! As school is well underway, I have plopped on my crown as the personal…
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Treasure the Moment in Your Heart
Motherhood has been called a thankless job. Diapers, meals, laundry, runny noses, homework — it’s true that there’s no end to the daily tasks and responsibilities…
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The Return of Cleavage
A glossy new “Vogue” magazine, the August fall fashion issue, was in my purse. We were about to get on a plane, and I needed some…
