A few weeks ago my husband, two of our kids, our pup and I flew from California to make a trek we’ve made for the last 15 years and returned to a place we all love — Wellfleet. I have spent at least a part of each summer from age one until now in Wellfleet, a tiny...
What are you doing as a family this summer? Whether you’ve booked something already or are thinking about plans, you can make the most of family vacation by thinking about your family’s values and what you want to get out of the time together. Make the Most of Family...
“What do you say?” How often do you prompt your kids to say thank you? Saying thank you in the moment when somebody holds the door for you or hands you a cookie is important. Saying—writing—thank you for a gift still matters. And there are moments that call us to say...
Writing for yourself has many benefits. You can read more here about the benefits of writing for yourself. But writing and sharing your stories also benefits others, especially children, your own, your grandchildren, nieces, nephews… Sharing your stories, both...
I always find this last week of the year to be a time of reflection. The big holiday bustle is over, and as the year wraps up, I find myself looking backward to the year ending and forward to the new one coming. Pair this reflection with family being together, and it...