‘Tis the season to be jolly…so put away your holiday shopping list (just for a few hours!) and take in the magic of the sights and sounds of the season in the (Saint) Nick of time! by Savannah Peer | Staff Writer No. 1 The 12 Days of Christmas at…
“Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” is the beautifully written story of one woman’s journey in navigating the world of caring for elderly parents while coming to terms with a less than perfect parent/child relationship. by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor Roz Chast has written a memoir that is simultaneously…
by Stacey Kam | Staff Writer The holiday season is often a stressful time: the pressure of spending extra money on gifts, trying to make sure everyone is happy, prepping for out of town guests, … The list can seem daunting. The holidays can also be a letdown. Months…
by Kristin Cicciarelli | Contributor Family is extremely important to attorney Robert Chaiken. Not only is he an involved father of two, he and his older brother Kenneth own Chaiken & Chaiken, P.C., a family-based law firm in Plano. And while they’re regularly involved in complex corporate litigation matters,…
by James Bryant | Contributor Being a parent is one of life’s most fulfilling experiences. Parents spend most of their children’s lives serving as protectors to provide a healthy upbringing, leading to productive adult years. Ensuring that children grow up safe seems like a never-ending challenge and can be…
That is the Question! by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer School is back in session, and the remnants of summer are not the only things heating up. For high school seniors, the hot topics are college applications and standardized tests. Is it better to take the ACT or the SAT…
Every stage of life has its own theme, from the wonderment of birth to our ending days, and everything in-between. It’s about personal growth, and with growth comes change: changes in our minds, our bodies, our social status, our goals and our view of the world. It’s even evident in…
Starpower Brings it Home by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Calling all football fanatics: it’s time to dust off your jersey, head to the big game and get stuck in terrible traffic. Wait! What??? The hassle of leaving home and fighting the masses is sure to make the NFL’s “most…
Helping Your College-Bound Teen Maintain Good Mental Health By Diana Weaver | Contributor Sending your teen off to college is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for parents. We equip our young people with new laptops, supplies for a comfortable dorm room, snacks to help them survive erratic hours and much…