Archive for the ‘Family Health’ Category

Why Private School?

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

If you've ever agonized over the decision about where to send your kids to school or you are doing it now or contemplating it in the future, I can relate. We had moved to Hermosa Beach, anticipating we'd send our kids to their fantastic schools. And, I'm a big supporter - don't ...

11 Things to Ask Before Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer

Friday, February 8th, 2008

These are the 11 things you should ask before engaging an estate planning lawyer to help you plan for the well-being of your money, your family and your life. Do you prepare a comprehensive plan for my kids’ care if something happens to me, ...

Britney Spears Grounded!

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

Britney's parents finally stepped in and took control of their out of control daughter's future and she's grounded until at least Monday. And, its about time! Brit's a perfect example of what happens when kids get control of big money too young and why you want to make sure you've ...

This ones about breasts!

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

A couple of months ago, I felt something in my breast. It felt like a big movable mass. Yikes! I didn't think much about it, but all the sudden noticed it again a couple weeks ago. My hands couldn't keep away from it. I found myself constantly checking to see if it was ...

Should Moms Get Extra Time To Pump During Tests?

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

You probably think I would say Sophie should absolutely get extra accommodation to take the medical exam boards and be able to pump milk for her 4-month old daughter. I received an accommodation myself when I took the bar exam because I was pumping milk, so I can definitely relate to ...

Will Your Labels Stick?

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

I was home in Miami over the Labor Day Weekend and I stopped in to see my cousins, Al and Joey, who own and operate a highly successful plumbing business started by Al in the 1980s, Empire Plumbing, on Miami Beach. Al was smart enough to invest in real estate all ...

Don’t Take Your Kid to the Movies

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

I very rarely get out to go to the movies, but this weekend I made the time to go see the Bourne Ultimatum with my honey. The theater was PACKED. I was shocked at the number of people who brought little, little kids with them to the flick. 3, 4 and 5 year ...

What is Family Wealth Anyway?

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

For the past several months now I've been sharing my Family Wealth Secrets with you, but haven't had a real clear definition of what Family Wealth is, exactly. I do now. Family Wealth is "The whole wealth that is passed on from one generation to the next, encompassing your financial, human, intellectual ...

You Lost Your Job - Now What?

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Two friends contacted me this week to let me know they'd lost their jobs and to ask my advice from a legal perspective. Both were surprised by my answer, I think. You see, I don't believe there's a legal solution for every problem. In fact, just the opposite, I believe that the ...

Let it Go!

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

The holidays are officially here, and for me, that's not necessarily a good thing. As a single mom with a very busy law practice and a couple of other businesses underway, any disruption to our regular routine can wreak havoc. Inevitably, there will be an early pickup at Kaia's school that I ...