Life Lessons I Learned From My Father
“Let’s go a little farther,” my dad said as we walked along the dark, empty road in the semi-rural Pennsylvania neighborhood where I grew up.…
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Avoid Backsliding Into Old Habits When Visiting Back Home
Going back home to visit family and friends from my hometown is something I always look forward to. I moved out for college, came back…
How I’m Coping With the Loss of My Dad
When I got the call from my mom, I was driving home from a work trip. I picked up the phone, and she was gasping…
4 Unique and Helpful Gifts for Your Friend With a New Baby
When my husband and I welcomed our second child this past spring, we found ourselves even more exhausted than with our first. The first few…
Dealing with Meddlers: How to Gracefully Say ‘No Thanks’ to Advice
Meddlers come in all shapes and sizes. It could be a boss at work micromanaging a project, a relative with strong opinions about how to…
The Friday 5: Your Uplifting Stories of the Week
Sometimes the news can be, well, not so inspiring. When headlines get you down, it’s important to remember that positive things are still happening all…
5 Creative and Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
As a Ph.D. student, I know firsthand what it’s like to struggle through heavy gifting seasons on a tight budget. Graduate stipends are low, and…
Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Parents
From the time I graduated from college up until age 25, my relationship with my parents was tumultuous at best. Where I was comfortable getting…
“Meeting the Parents” Doesn’t Have to Be Scary; Here’s Why
My first relationship was during my senior year of high school. I was extremely nervous about bringing my boyfriend home to meet my family for…
How to Stop Relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad
When I started working after college, I was broke. When I found out I needed a root canal and a crown — to the tune…