Cavan Images If you’re like me and among the 27% of Americans who believe in astrology, you probably know that birth charts outline a person’s strengths and weaknesses. But while astrology has long been an interest of mine, I only recently realized I could use a child’s birth chart calculator to see what the stars...
Natalia Lebedinskaia/Moment/Getty Images It’s a scene every parent has watched play out. For whatever reason, your kid who normally bounces into school happy as can be is just not wanting to detach from you one morning. My son is 3, and he usually bops into pre-K with his oversized backpack on, all smiles, no problem....
Cavan Images/Getty My 8-year-old son pleaded with my husband and me for a pet. Although his first choice was a cat, family allergies ruled that out. We made a list of other possible pets: chinchilla, rabbit, gerbil, mouse, ferret… dog? "Just get a dog!" friends urged. "It’ll be worth it." A puppy-filled future took shape...
Urbazon/Getty Images In late October, my beloved uncle died in a bicycle accident. Our large family is no stranger to loss, but this one felt different in its suddenness and mystery, leaving us all with a gnawing sense of disbelief. We were shocked by the painful realization that someone we loved could be enjoying a...