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Family Time, by Diane Chase

Parental regret

I was recently talking with a friend about parental do-overs. We all have those moments when we wish to take back our words or actions. Those feelings apply to our everyday lives, not just parenting. Whatever the circumstances, wiping the slate clean seems easier than figuring out the ...

National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

Two events this month bringing women to the forefront are National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion,” while International Women’s Day’s theme is “Invest ...

Refilling and replenishing

I understand that in a family, we all take on specific roles. My husband will remove the garbage while I balance items in an overflowing bin rather than trek the full trash bag outside. My unassigned responsibility is refilling and replenishing: It can be hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels ...

The sunshine vitamin

With a solid 30-day streak of gray skies, even getting outside hasn’t satisfied my craving for the sun. Thankfully, I am fortunate that I don’t suffer from any seasonal depression. Living in the North Country is lovely, but access to blue skies can lighten anyone’s mood. We all need to ...

It must be nice

I want to blame social media for all our woes because it’s easy to do. It isolates us, sets unrealistic expectations and generates insecurity and jealousy. Even if social media is a breeding ground for all those things, we must be aware of how we and our families interact on and off various ...

For the love of books

I never take my or my family’s ability to read and write for granted. Escaping into a book has allowed me to travel the world without leaving my home, take me on voyages, and introduce me to global leaders through their own words. Reading isn’t just about escaping into another world. It’s ...