Tag: Guns

Parenting Social Issues

Talking to My Children About the Violent World in Which They Live

Social Issues

A Civilized Discussion on Gun Control Needs to Happen Now

Tips for Runners in Their 40s
Before we get into the list, I want to make something very clear. I am not a health professional, a professional runner, a physical therapist, or a personal trainer. I don’t have a degree in anything that would make me an expert on running, or have done any research on the effects running has on […]
The Death of a Pet is Hard on Both Kids and Parents
After the kids went to sleep and the house was quiet, a small furry four-legged friend would slowly walk towards the living room. To be clear, this story is about a gentle little cat named Lizzy. I must be clear because I have 2 other furries in this house; a dog named Dobby and another […]
Is Zach Snyder’s Justice League Appropriate for Kids?
Superhero movies take me back to a time when I adored Christopher Reeve and my mom would buy me comic books at the drugstore when I was sick at home. Whenever superhero-type movies are scheduled, I get my hopes up for a fun movie that helps me and my family escape from everyday life. I […]
Manhattan Recipe
One of my favorite cocktails to order at a bar is a Manhattan. It’s also an easy drink to make at home. Ingredients: 2 ounces of rye whiskey. 1 ounce of sweet vermouth. 1 dash of angostura bitters I dash of orange bitters Cherry or lemon peel This is drink is best served chilled, so […]
10 Things to Know Before Visiting the American Museum of Natural History
If you’ve been to the American Museum of Natural History with kids, you know the level of exhaustion I am currently operating under. The recovery from the museum takes an entire day to get over, but it is still my favorite place in NYC to take kids. People visiting NYC ask me often about where […]