A Review of the Movie, “On My Way Out: The Secret Life of Nani and Popi” (Published in the Journal of Educational Gerontology)

While dating and contemplating the formula for finding the right life partner, documentarian Brandon Gross relied on two life-long experts, turning the camera on his beloved grandparents. After all, what better source for hands-on advice on the subject of everlasting Continue reading A Review of the Movie, “On My Way Out: The Secret Life of Nani and Popi” (Published in the Journal of Educational Gerontology)

A Husband’s View On Post Partum Depression (Published in The Good Men Project)

Alexis had never suffered from mental illness, and her middle name, Joy, aptly represented her vivacious and carefree personality. But right after the birth of her daughter, Adriana, Alexis’s demeanor changed drastically. Her primary care provider, OB-GYN, pediatrician and even Continue reading A Husband’s View On Post Partum Depression (Published in The Good Men Project)

I’m Tired of Trying to Make Sense of Another Tragedy After Nice (Published in Kveller)

Last July, we traveled through Europe with our teens, eagerly anticipating our tour of Nice, France. My husband and I were passionate about this stop on our trip as we had spent a wonderful vacation there 25 years prior and Continue reading I’m Tired of Trying to Make Sense of Another Tragedy After Nice (Published in Kveller)

5 Tips to Maximize Your Kid’s Home-From-College Weekends (Published in Kveller)

Dropping my son off at college and driving away was harder than 24 hours of labor with an epidural that didn’t take, and lots of pushing, culminating in a messy C-section. I’m not kidding. At least that time, he came Continue reading 5 Tips to Maximize Your Kid’s Home-From-College Weekends (Published in Kveller)

When Grandma Ruins the Tooth Fairy… Twice (Published in Kveller)

“I lost another tooth!” my 8-year-old daughter shrieked as she ran towards me with the little bloody specimen. I pretended not to gag (I survived as a pre-med student for two semesters before dropping out, following a gruesome dissection lab Continue reading When Grandma Ruins the Tooth Fairy… Twice (Published in Kveller)