Although every mom who, on average, does twice as much housework and childcare as her spouse, might wish that her husband pitched in more, the reality of equal parenting is not always as perfect as it sounds.

This new book by author Amy Holman Edelman is based on her own experiences looking for love after her husband of 12 years passed away unexpectedly.

Children learn the importance of family time by our good example. Game nights, road trips, and vacations all send the message that being together is a top priority; however, so do rituals, traditions, and every day actions.

Although Joshua Henkin’s second novel, Matrimony, is about marriage, it is also about much more, from friendship and love to betrayal and sacrifice.

Along with New Year’s, Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest text messaging days of the year—inextricably linking texting with the universal language of love!