As we wind down the year, one of the things that says “Aaah, the holidays are here!” to me the most is the smell of yummy, fresh baked cookies. With time being short, I’m always on the lookout for a great cookie recipe that’s not only delicious, but time-effective in the kitchen too.
A friend of [...]

Q. “The holiday season is coming up and I’m recently separated. I have two school-age boys. My stomach feels like a knot thinking how different the holidays are going to be now for them. Is there some way to make it easier?”
A. Family holidays are supposed to be relaxing and stress-free, but often they aren’t. [...]

Have you got your list of New Year’s resolutions written yet? Have you charted out the course you want to follow in 2009? If you haven’t, don’t fret too much. Research shows that over 90% of New Year’s resolutions end up on the trash heap anyway.
Despite our best intentions to achieve our goals, life [...]

Q. I find the holidays really hard now that I’m separated. It’s tough not being with my children all the time, especially when it used to be such a special family time for us. I feel sad and lonely.
A. Special occasions, such as Christmas or Hanukah, school vacation times and birthdays, can be difficult for [...]