Author Archives: msw blog
Children’s Etiquette
While my son and daughter-in-law are raising their children quite differently than how I parented, I feel they are loving and caring, and I have expressed my support to them. However, there is one behavior that I really struggle with. … Continue reading
The broke college student
If you’re a college freshman, congratulations! You’re now likely financially responsible for yourself.How do you make smart financial decisions so you have enough money to spend at school — and don’t graduate with more debt than you need? 💰The general … Continue reading
compliments
love your earrings, great job on that presentation today, you’re such a good cook. It can feel uncomfortable when someone compliments your style, work or skills. Should you negate or downplay the praise? Say a kind remark in return? Change … Continue reading
Aging
Meryl Streep once said: “One day you wake up and realize that your youth is gone, but along with it, so go insecurity, haste, and the need to please. . . . You learn to walk more slowly, but with … Continue reading
Thoughtful reflection
It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture or wizard’s wave of the wand. It can be as simple as sipping a cup of tea, taking time to read a poem or soaking in a warm rosewater bath. Rituals like … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 