Linda Wolff
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Returning to my childhood home, and memories of my late father
For a long time after her father died, the home was a mix of memories. The good times were replaced by painful thoughts. Then opportunity knocked. What would she find? → Read More
Preparing kids for college is not for the weak
Here are a few tips on how to slow down the emotional merry-go-round as you prepare for the college drop off. → Read More
My Biggest Parenting Mistake Is One I Still Struggle With –
The biggest of the parenting mistakes I made during my first year of motherhood is the same one I struggle with 20 years later. I am too rigid, too uptight. In fact, I’m so tightly wound I’m wonder… → Read More
I Cry Over Pretty Much Everything
TV commercials. Facebook status updates. Songs on the radio. They're all triggers that get me weeping. → Read More
10 Universal Truths Of Parenting A Teenager –
Most parents of typical toddlers are constantly challenged, mentally drained and extremely exhausted. Not much changes when you’re raising a teenager. Unlike children in their Terrible Twos, … → Read More
Why This 50-Something Is Finally Done Lying About Her Age
I was at a dinner party recently, chatting up a small group of men and women, all of us around the same age, when someone made a joke about aging. My ears perked and I blurted that I had turned The Big 5-O. They were stunned.... → Read More
Looking For Love? Put Down Your Cell Phone
Put down your phones. Strike up a conversation. Your future love interest could be standing right in front of you...ordering a soy latte.... → Read More
A Funny Post-Thanksgiving Poem
The turkey was juicy. The wine did flow. How I'll burn off all these calories, I'll never know.... → Read More
The One New Year's Resolution I Really Need To Keep
The end of the year brings family gatherings, parties, and hopefully some reflection. Like many people at the end of the year, I write a list of New Year's Resolutions. This is something I look forward to every year and always with great enthusiasm. ... → Read More
Living Out Loud In My Second Half: I've Come A Long Way, Baby!
Learning to live out loud in my second half wasn't originally my goal, but it happened anyway. I pretty much spent a lifetime fluffing the pillows in my cushy comfort zone. But all that changed four years ago when I took a chance as the empty nest be... → Read More
Ladies Who Lunch
Around the table our ages ranged from 48-59, of which I'm on the lower end, but not lowest (though I'm holding on to that like a pageant girls' sash), so after catching up with the lives of our mostly grown kids, you can imagine conversation quickly ... → Read More
15 Unmistakable Signs You've Reached Middle Age
Middle age is a tricky thing. Does it happen at 35 or is it 55? No one really knows for sure. In the stone age, middle age truly would have been old age. There are young people who act old. Old people who act young. Perhaps best not to judge too much... → Read More
Why My Biggest Resolution Is To Pick Up The Phone
Years ago, if I misbehaved, missed a curfew, or brought home a less than ideal report card, privileges would be taken away. If I was really naughty (so hard to imagine!) I would be grounded. No TV, no friends on the weekend, nothing. Nada. However, t... → Read More
How to Survive Spring Cleaning
ll that sunshine and fresh air energizes me and puts me in the mood for a good spring cleaning (and a deep exfoliation). It makes me want to feng shui my life, one closet at a time.... → Read More
7 Things To Do When Your College Kid Comes Home For The Holidays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring, and Summer break are when many parents of college age offspring, look forward to their student coming home with hope, excitement and a little trepidation. You hope you don't say too much, ask too much, or commit the worse crime of all, give unsolicited advice. → Read More
Aging Gracefully? Not On My Watch!
I recently had a birthday. No, it wasn't the big one. But, I'm getting so close I can almost feel its hot breath whispering in my ear. I am holding onto my 40s by a thread. → Read More
Dropping Your Child Off at College
We've packed and moved two kids into college 5,000 miles from home and learned the hard way what works and what doesn't. → Read More