“What is that?” My mom asked me, looking in the direction of our cat. “That’s Snoopy, Mom.” I was certain Mom had misspoken. She didn’t mean “What is... Read more >>

Most moms are so busy chasing after their little ones, the thought of caring for a parent may seem far off. But for many older moms (those of us who’ve given birth after the age of thirty-five),... Read more >>

“Some days are better than others, this is true for us all. We can’t be expected to remember everything we know.”—Smith  I sit looking into the eyes of three Villa... Read more >>

Since I became a mom twenty-five months ago, I can’t remember a damn thing. Birthdays? Nope. Names of parents at preschool? My mind is blank. I almost had a panic attack the first time I went on... Read more >>

To prevent memory loss or Alzheimer’s, you should start brain training as early as thirty years old. Based on a study, people who exercise have a low chance of having memory loss. What... Read more >>

Chewing gum can make our breath feel minty clean, but do we get any other benefits from chomping on that stick of spearmint? Some research claims that chewing gum can improve recall, memory, and... Read more >>

You find out when you’re eighty-five years old you start forgetting things; things you don’t want to forget. Sometimes I struggle with the idea that I’m losing my mind because the... Read more >>

If you’ve ever read, Me Talk Pretty One Day, firstly, you’re a David Sedaris fan and secondly, you guffaw at the thought of what we might think we’re saying to someone versus what... Read more >>

“You’re my daughter, right?” “Yes, Mom, that’s right.” She was introducing me to a new friend she’d met at lunch. I knew it was coming, the day she might... Read more >>

Memory is a powerful tool for creating and sustaining intimacy. Five well-established principles guide the functioning of memory. When we understand how these principles work, we can build better... Read more >>