When I went to my niece’s recent sweet 16 party, there was a part of the celebration that brought tears to my eyes—a candle ceremony. This is a beautiful ritual…

Those toddler days were a cake-walk compared to parenting a teenager. Your adolescent is so busy now with school work, friends, and extracurriculars, that sometimes you feel like you hardly…

Planning your daughter’s quinceañera reception can be one of your greatest pleasures as a parent. From finding the perfect dress to booking a beautiful venue, there is no better way…

When I was growing up, Father’s Day often meant making my dad one of his favorite meals — like Mom’s insanely good cheesy tuna casserole she learned from summers spent…

My uncle is in charge of planning his 40-year high school reunion. It has crept in as his full-time job during recent weeks, and he has become very attached to…