Liverpool Coach Jurgen Klopp’s speech everyone should listen to:

So, I know it's tough, life is not free of hurdles. How you deal with it, makes you so much stronger. We help each other, the harder it gets the more we stick together. You are never alone and I know that there will be difficulties, and I know it will be hard, and everything will feel like …

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In October 2013, I received the sad news that the husband of one of Emma's preschool teachers had unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack while returning home from a business trip abroad. Emma was only three then. 

At the time, I did a lot of driving back and forth to Long Island where my mom lived. I was responsible for scheduling and taking her to…

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Fact: “Almost four and a half million people in the U.S. are members of the “sandwich generation”, meaning they are between two generations that need care. These people are parenting children under the age of 18 and also providing care for their own parent.” (U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS)

I've been my mom's primary caregiver for the past few years. It…

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Hey, parents!  I'm kicking off a new series called "College Chronicles," where I'll be sharing my experiences and insights as I navigated the college application process with my children. From the chaotic junior year to the bittersweet graduation day and finally, the emotional college drop-off, I'll be covering it all.

So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea, i…

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“The way you spend your days is the way you spend your life.”  ~Hoda Kotb

January, 2013

A good friend invited me to our local library for a book signing of the New York Times Best-Selling Author Hoda Kotb's Ten Years Later. During her presentation, Hoda said, “The way you spend your day is the way you spend your life.” It stuck in my brain like a catchy j…

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“Ugh, I smell poop again... Honey, why did you do it again? Seriously, what's going on? Do you need to see the doctor? She might give you a shot if you keep this up.” I muttered to myself, "I can't believe I'm dealing with this crap... literally." 

Manny walked in and yelled, "Dude, come on! Really?" I sat my son down on the toilet and once I calmed down…

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Motherhood can be challenging, and it's often difficult to prioritize self-care. When I first began writing my book in July 2012, I had four young children under the age of 7 and joked that motherhood was a "condition" requiring "medication" like wine or cocktails.

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I was 19 and taking a break from college, trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life.  Growing up, I was a Martha Graham dancer and a trained ballerina. I went to a performing arts high school on Long Island and then moved to the city to pursue a career in dance at Marymount Manhattan College and the Martha Graham School of Dance.

Unfortunatel…

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For those who personally know me, I'm all about spiritual energy. You know, that invisible force that surrounds us all? If you're anything like me, you know that vibes are real – and I'm not just talking about good vibes. Sometimes you get hit with that "evil eye"—that negative energy from those who are jealous or wish you harm.

Have you ever had one of…

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"Emma, what are you doing???..." I said to her in the silliest, most loving voice possible, trying to mask the mini-heart attack I was having. "Cooking," she replies, flashing that million-dollar smile that could melt even the iciest of hearts.

There she is, my curly-haired, hazel-eyed, two-year-old whirlwind, holding a knife she'd somehow swiped from th…

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I'm Minerva, and I became a mom in 2005 and soon after had three more kids with the youngest being born in 2010.  Yep, that's right—four kids in five years. Talk about a crash course in human behavior!  If you need advice on parenting, juggling a partner, dealing with aging parents, or navigating life’s challenges, welcome to Sincerely, Minerv…

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