Who is 'Us' and who is 'Them'? It's us versus them. Kids versus adults. Republicans versus democrats. Boys versus girls. Americans...

Although we've certainly watched enough super hero movies to know the qualities needed, I've always been aware of the fact that we are...

(Flash from the past) First, let me tell you a story. There was this FS family who moved to a new post overseas. They had been to other...

This is dedicated to those of us who repeatedly relocate, for whatever reason. Tonight, we leave our little zone of comfort, our home for...

You know how parenting experts go on and on about how you are supposed to back off and let your kid do stuff even though it might be...

It’s horrible, isn’t it? Why on earth do we put ourselves through this? Who came up with this ridiculous concept anyway? There is no...

It happened again. Young people – kids, really – were at the place of their dreams: a concert by a favorite singer. Kids dancing,...

Tis the season again. The time of mass exodus from post. 'Tis the season for perfecting your spin on saying sayonara. 'Tis the season...

It’s kind of hard to say that I want you to acknowledge your mom. Mostly because I feel as though that might sound as though I’m...

I think we might be doing it wrong. In our haste to give our (foreign service/expat) kids the world, we sometimes miss out on some of...

Did you know that kids laugh 300 – 400 times per day and adults less than 20? (actually that’s not completely true, and potentially not...

Aren’t we lucky? Every day that I can learn something new, or see something that amazes me, surprises me, I relish. Every day I can have...

(overheard while blatantly eavesdropping on my kids) “ I’ve already washed 6 things. You have to do the rest because you’re younger than...

Sez the dog You know that there are cat people and dog people, right? I’m not sure if this is really a statement about personality so...

I don't know about you, but recently, we’ve hit a busier-than-normal state, and nowadays, my to-do list hardly ever gets fully finished. ...

I have spent the last few days feeling like chewed gum spit out on the sidewalk. Just blah yuck dragged around at the whim of the shoes...

What, exactly, is wellness? How can it be defined? What does it look like? Having studied this, and attempted to embrace living it' it...

Have you guys read this article? It’s excellent. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-women-should-embrace-a-good-enough-life/201...

It’s the week of appreciating relationships, and show those we love how much we do indeed care. One of the best things we can do for our...

One thing I've noticed: tone of voice speaks loudly. You can say the kindest words possible in a menacing tone of voice, and the words...