On oversharing, vulnerability and having “needy” friends

It might sound ridiculous, but listening, really listening, without passing judgment at all is rare.

What Makes a Person Good?

What makes a person good? When raising children people seem to agree that the goal is to raise good people. When teaching them we stress good versus bad. But what is bad? Comedian Chris Rock used to joke if you had a daughter you were a successful parent if she didn't end up a stripper. …

Fighting The Allure of Death

I took a break from blogging in January. I was overwhelmed with social media. I follow a lot of people and organizations that post great ideas but when just a headline like “10 Things every mother of teenage girls needs to know” can cause anxiety, it's time for a break. I had started to feel …

“In a Perfect World”

Some people say that imagining a “perfect world” is a waste of time and will only lead to disappointment and frustration, and it is true that “the key to happiness is lowering your expectations.” But people also say “you've got to shoot for the stars if you want to hit the chimney”. So which is …

The Blink of an Eye

When I hear people say that the time goes by “so fast” about having children, I am never sure what to say. Yes, in some ways, time goes by fast. But I have never found myself in tears at the thought of my girls growing up. I want them to be responsible adults. I’m so …