Relationship Issues — When Mommies Collide
Several months ago, I heard my daughter and her third-grade friends discuss the “recess friendship monitors” at school. When I asked what that meant, they…
Moms of Teens
Is A Push-Up Bikini Top Really Worth Fighting Over?
Let’s overlook the fact that it’s a bikini. And forgive the sensual photos in the retailer’s ads. I’m not here to create a boycott or…
Mother to Daughter
When my kids were younger, one of our favorite family movies was the Disney remake of “The Parent Trap.” Lindsay Lohan, at age 11, played two separate…
Mother and Daughter — When Roles Reverse
My mom and I live in different cities in Florida, but our hometown is near Buffalo, N.Y. Neither of us enjoy the cold weather anymore;…
Grounded Teen = Unpopular Parent
I remember when my daughter was a toddler, and the punishment for disobedience was handed down. I would have a child on my hands who was…
Do You Feel Sexy?
Did you answer yes to the sexy question? If so, wonderful! I hope you share your secret with your other female friends. Chances are, though,…
When V-Day is D-Day: Lonely on Valentine’s Day
“I hate Valentine’s Day,” the middle-aged woman sadly shared with me. “Why?” I responded. “At my office, I have to spend the entire day watching…
Romantic Ideas Abound Here
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so do tell: what do you have planned for Hubby? We must remember that Valentine’s Day is not just for…
Superior Chinese Mother Thoughts
Have you ever been so diametrically opposed to someone else’s viewpoint on something that you literally felt void after absorbing his or her thoughts? As…
Facing Rejection
How can a mom handle her own issues with grace and be an example to her children? Rejection. Harsh word, isn’t it? Even harsher is…