Hilltown Families

When our children encounter difficulties, when they run into brick walls or have a problem that needs to be solved, we need to meet them where they are, help them grow...

A tale of two trees. Both serving specific purposes. One providing beauty and respite from the ugliness of the world, greeting those who visit our home with a cheery disposition...

Teaching Tolerance I don’t know about you, but I am counting the days until this election season is over. I am tired of the nastiness, and am saturated with the hate...

"My daughter only has one set of grandparents," writes Logan in her column this month. "And while my husband’s mom and dad love her dearly, they are both in their 90’s...

"But without that wealth of experience, my children won’t know what they are worth. They won’t know of their courage. They won’t know they have the moxie to steam-engine forward. So,...

The Gift of Myself I do not have the ability to support my children monetarily. I admit that for a long time that could sometimes get me down, especially during the...

Logan has always been honest about her journey as a parent. This month in her column, "Hindsight Parenting," she continues to share the struggles and growth she endures on this journey...

Parenting. What other experience in the world can one human being undergo all the highs and the lows that life has to offer all in one month? In one day?! Logan...

In this edition of "Hindsight Parenting," Logan shares with us a great story of sensitive souls connecting. It's a story of a mother and daughter and how we should embrace our...

Again life and its schedules, coping mechanisms and rituals can bring about a certain degree of detachment from the self. In Logan's columns she applies the brakes and claiming your life....

There’s this great quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt that says, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”... very wise wonderful words for parents indeed. When our...

Packing your first born off to college can be heart breaking. Your heart bursts with pride but then comes the emotional hangover, and the "tear triggers." They are EVERYWHERE! Logan gives...

Logan shares her poignant observations of her daughter finding her feet and developing her own independence. It's an arresting experience because it may seem that the biggest threat to parenting is...

As parents, we all know the drama of sacrifice we make for the well being and entertainment of our children. In this edition of "Hindsight Parenting," Logan shines the spotlight...

Creating an environment for children that supports a positive body image can be incredibly challenging. So many external factors push back on a child feeling good about how they appear. We...

The ultimate in 'life is a marathon, not a sprint' echoes throughout Logan's column this week. Most of us have experienced the school factions, and the 'cool' kids. With Facebook, we...

The summer opens up before us with overwhelming possibilities. It is the season that we all want to throw ourselves into with great abandon after a long winter indoors. This week's...

Relationships... We often find ourselves in them and then they are so much work! Relationships with our children and spouses...they all require a lot of effort on a regular basis. They...

Do you want your children to live their dreams? Inspire them to do so by living your own! This week in "Hindsight Parenting: Raising Kids the Second Time Around," Logan...

Logan's newest post to her column, "Hindsight Parenting," is up! When is comes to parenting her young daughter, Logan has been able to apply the hindsight of parenting two teen boys....

Has your child ever told you that they prefer their other parent over you? This week in "Hindsight Parenting," Logan tells how her daughter prefers her daddy over her, the...

Hindsight helps Logan find ways to be honest with her daughter about anger, quarrels and love this month in "Hindsight Parenting: Raising Kids the Second Time Around."

This week in "Hindsight Parenting," Logan looks back on a funny yet not-so-funny incident when she had to nurse one of her sons back to wellness. Fast forward to age 20...

This week in "Hindsight Parenting," Logan shares the battle of Whining Monster vs. Angry Monster. And guess who one thanks to the help of music and a song...

What are the nuances of this complicated thing called love? On the heels of Valentine's Day, Logan shares 20 ideas of love this week in her column, "Hindsight Parenting: Raising...

"The only shame I felt was how very long I allowed myself to believe that the only kind of worthy women are the social butterflies of the world," writes Logan this...

This week in "Hindsight Parenting," Logan shares the top five most misused words and phrases by preschoolers...

"I have to admit that with all the time I have put into being a constructive person, it is still overwhelming at times the amount of work that I have ahead...

This week in "HIndsight Parenting," Logan reflects upon the past year and discovers a hidden gift this holiday season that's been right under her nose all along...