Q&A: Author Hope Alcocer

Q&A: Author Hope Alcocer

Entrepreneur Hope Alcocer recently published her debut novel, Where Hope Lies—a story that follows the journey of Chloe Repaco, a 20-something college graduate in love with a soldier stationed overseas. It’s a story of love, heartache and pain. And it’s...
Forced Couple Fun: Luna GR

Forced Couple Fun: Luna GR

Or, An Agenda for Date Night. Wait. What? The whole purpose of “forced couple fun” is to connect. Like many of you, Jason and I live busy lives. Yet connecting through the good, the bad and the ugly ignites the chemistry and reminds us why we’re...
Who Gets Fido?

Who Gets Fido?

Divorce is hard on everyone—the couple involved, the extended families, the family friends and especially the children. Add fur, four paws and a wagging tail to the mix? Things get hairy real quick. When it comes to divorce, laws involving shared custody,...
I Am Not a Trailing Spouse

I Am Not a Trailing Spouse

Trailing spouse. Corporate spouse. Accommodating partner. None of these terms are complimentary. I prefer traveling spouse or, better yet, traveling family. Our family doesn’t stay in one place for long. We’ve just completed our third—and by no means...
The Positive Parent Teacher Relationship

The Positive Parent Teacher Relationship

The first day of school is approaching and teacher assignments will soon be placed in our hot little hands—or inboxes, as it were. Hopefully, your child’s classroom is a magical learning space in which he or she feels safe and supported. Fortunately, this...