It can be difficult for busy families to spend some quality time together; parents are often juggling work commitments with keeping on top of household chores, while children may have studies and homework or after-school activities that eat up time. As a result, family time is often at a premium, and on those occasions when schedules combine there is often some activity … [Read more...] about How To Actually Organize Family Leisure
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How to Repair Scratches in Glass Tabletops
Glass tabletops are gorgeous, yet you quickly discover that even simple actions such as putting a cup of tea on top of it create unsightly scratches. Whether you have obvious marks created by your kitten’s paws, or your kids can’t seem to stop sliding their toys across the coffee top, it is a relief to know that most scratches in glass are repairable with a little effort and … [Read more...] about How to Repair Scratches in Glass Tabletops
Making Caring Count in College Admissions
I have three teenagers. One's in college. One's about to apply. One is still blessedly clueless about the hell to come her way. So the other day, I was surprised to hear their high school principal announce to an auditorium of parents, "Schools need to put the joy back into the experience of applying to college." I felt like standing up and shouting "Hallelujah!" like a … [Read more...] about Making Caring Count in College Admissions
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Doing It All: Juggling Career, Family, Life & A Serious Illness
In the movie, (now available on DVD), "I Don't Know How She Does It," main character Kate Reddy (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) lays in bed at night unable to sleep. She's going over what she calls "The List." Like many women juggling the demands of motherhood, career and a personal life, Reddy must stay organized. I know how she feels. Between my demanding job as a ski … [Read more...] about Doing It All: Juggling Career, Family, Life & A Serious Illness