A young journalist tells the story of her international upbringing, growing up in 3 different countries. Until recently, I thought my family was very traditional and that we didn’t really have special family stories. However, a few weeks ago I had a conversation with my friends about families, and it was then that I realized…
A father’s devotion goes a long way in his daughter’s life. The author of this piece shares how the treasured ritual of ‘daddy-daughter’ days helped shaped who she’s become today, including how she expects to be treated by others. I remember how small my hand used to feel wrapped securely by my dad’s significantly rougher…
He was once the boy everyone thought was wrong for her. Reunited in adulthood, he’s now the husband that’s entirely right. In the tenth grade, a teacher pulled me aside one day. “You can do better,” he told me, with a furrowed brow. “You shouldn’t be dating that boy.” That boy was Shawn. He had…
Medical technology has always needed to be developed and improved upon over the years. From medical tests such as cpass neutralizing antibody test to new respirators, which have become increasingly needed over the course of this pandemic. These new technologies are reworked to hopefully make them better. Sometimes people come along who make a genuine…
Although his parents had very little formal education themselves, they expected their kids to aim as high as they wanted. My parents taught me a lot about education, but they barely had one themselves. In December 2016, I successfully defended my doctoral dissertation after years of work. As I left the examining room that day,…
When their first child was small, this couple parted ways for several years, surprising themselves when they eventually found that – through their time apart – they were able to save the marriage. “If we have a future together, we need to break up.” I remember using some version of this paradoxical line each time…
They had the so-called ‘perfect’ nuclear family, but now they have a wonderful new living arrangement that’s so much better. Five years ago, our household consisted of me, my husband and our two young children: a daughter and a son, making us the “perfect” nuclear family. “A million dollar family!” is actually what many people…
This cookbook author’s sweet love story began at summer camp but has ripened into a wonderful tale of how food can be the thread that ties us all together. To say life is never dull is an understatement for me. Through all of life’s ups and downs, twists and turns, there has been one constant…
This new dad and his wife are meeting one of the challenges of modern family life – increasing housing costs – in a really inspiring and gratifying way. My 19-month daughter has two mommies and two daddies, but not in the way you’d think. Since her birth, my wife and I have been raising our…
Amanda McLeod attained postpartum superpowers after having her first son, breaking her personal records at age 39. Now this marathon-winning mama is back on the course after giving birth to her second child. Running has always been a constant in my life. Cross country running during college allowed me to focus between classes and training…