Dear Zen Mother, Every November I am filled with holiday dread. The shopping, the cooking, the relatives -– it’s so much to handle. What can I do to minimize the stress? Eliza from New Jersey - - - - - Dear Eliza, Time alone is your best friend. My advice? Head straight to a … [Read more...]

Dear Zen Mother, My kids think I am the biggest nerd. I used to be cool. What happened? Jessica from Amesbury - - - - - Dear Jessica, Motherhood happened. And for all of its wonderful perks, it makes us as cool as a big, purple, singing dinosaur -– you know -– ‘from our … [Read more...]

Dear Zen Mother, I turn 40 next month. I feel great but my friends and coworkers keep making these terrible over the hill jokes. I understand you already have a view from the “other side.” What should I expect? Emily from West Newbury - - - - - Dear Emily, The view on the … [Read more...]

New Years Day -- 9:02 a.m. Naked and angry in my master bathroom ... You stupid thing! I DO NOT WEIGH THIS MUCH! I lean to the right, the left. With a caution and precision of a tightrope walker, I step off then back on, eyeing the little black digits that roll by between my … [Read more...]