An Empty Nest: Now What?

An Empty Nest: Now What?

Twenty-six years ago, my world shifted forever the moment I held my 7 pound, 8 ounce, 21-inch-long baby boy. I knew right then that I would do everything I could to raise this tiny human, whom I already loved deeply, to be the best version of himself. I think most...
Adulting 101: Are Your Kids Ready?

Adulting 101: Are Your Kids Ready?

Last year, my collegiate son FaceTimed me and asked, “Why are my clothes always so wrinkled?” We discussed possibilities. “Using a dryer sheet might help, too,” I reminded him. He laughed and said, “I have literally never used one of...
Introducing Your Kids to Investing

Introducing Your Kids to Investing

While more than 75% of parents talk to their kids about saving money, only about a third of us broach the topic of investing. Perhaps that’s because, like talking to our kids about sex, it can be uncomfortable. Or maybe it’s because we don’t feel...
Conquering Imposter Syndrome

Conquering Imposter Syndrome

“I used to feel insecure, inadequate and overwhelmed with the worry of whether I would ever be good enough,” remembers Sara Lachman, an award-winning real estate attorney and Managing Partner of Lachman King. “Frankly, I was afraid to take critical...
Addressing Mental Health with Your Kids

Addressing Mental Health with Your Kids

The pandemic. We’re all sick of it. But many of us are also literally sick—with mental health issues compounded by more than a year of isolation, disappointment and pivoting. Kids are no exception. Almost half of parents surveyed (with teens aged 13 – 18) in the...