Parent Life

Anyone else taking on Elf on the Shelf moving responsibilities this time of year? Since 2004, The Elf on the Shelf brand has grown from a single children’s book, written by mother daughter team Chanda Bell and Carol Aebersold as a way to reconnect with...

Megan Palmer Rivera, executive chef at Palmer’s Market in Darien, CT, clearly knows a thing or two about preparing a perfect holiday feast. After all, area families rely on her to make their Thanksgiving, Christmas and other festive meals...

Traveling with kids is just that—relocating with your children. In other words, it’s a trip, not a vacation. Once you realize that and accept that your time away will look a little different than it did pre-kids, what are some ways to ensure more fun and...

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." When you’re running in what feels like a billion directions, it is important to give yourself a little bit of structure and guidance. Although most things are digital, there is nothing like writing ideas down and...