Winter parenting deserves a medal. Between the wet snow pants, the missing mittens, and the “Do I have to wear a hat?” debates, it’s a season that tests even the most patient among us. But there’s something special about these chilly months too – the family movie nights, the comfort food, and those rare, peaceful moments when the world outside is quiet and still.
In this issue, we’re tackling a few topics that hit close to home this time of year. If dinnertime feels more like a negotiation than a meal, our feature on picky eaters has practical strategies to make food battles a little easier – and maybe even fun.
A local Mom also shares her family’s story about parenting an intersex child, from diagnosis to how her teenaged daughter is coping with having her entire future upended.
For those of us craving just five minutes of alone time, our article on the importance of private spaces explores why personal space matters for everyone in the family – even when we’re all living under one snow-covered roof.
On the wellness side, our look at Seasonal Affective Disorder offers ideas for lifting your mood and adding a little brightness to the darker days of winter.
And for parents with older kids ready to take their next big step, our feature on helping your child buy their first home walks through ways to support them in today’s tricky housing market without losing your own financial footing.
So here’s to hot chocolate refills, snow-day patience, and finding a bit of calm amid the winter chaos.
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