While another year ticks closer to the end, many people find themselves feeling frustration and disappointment. They had big plans when the year started: a long list of things they

In our lives, holidays are rarely about a single day. That’s particularly true about the ones we celebrate as the year draws to a close.  Instead, they represent a collection

When most of us think about childhood, we think about wonderful, carefree times before we learned about bills and mortgages. As we contend with the many struggles that are part

Stephanie loves the holidays. She hates everything to do with them. Starting the week before Thanksgiving, Stephanie’s life becomes completely focused on the many tasks the season brings. There’s the

It’s coming up on a year since her mom died, and there are days when it still feels too painful. Today she made the mistake of opening one of the

By 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Susanna is ready to call it a day … and the family won’t even arrive for another couple hours. Susanna loves the holidays and

Life feels busier for all of us, doesn’t it? Maybe you’ve noticed how quickly this year has gone by—or how hard it’s been to slow down long enough to notice