February 05, 2008 The Italian Grandparenting Experience Making a good sauce is one thing. But imbuing a love for the culture goes well beyond the kitchen.
In the middle of the day, Alfred Affinito stood over a pot, stirring his pasta fagioli, the classic Italian soup made with cannellini beans, for that evening’s dinner wi ... read more
October 25, 2007 It's in the Cards, Part II Keep the deck stacked in your favor with older grandchildren
When my 12-year old daughter’s Game Boy appears to be attached to her palms for too long, I simply cry “Uncle!” Not because I’m giving in, but for insp ... read more
When my daughter was small, I earned quite a few red badges of Crayola courage doing finger paints. There wasn’t a bottle of paint my daughter wouldn’t wear, washa ... read more
Elena Naughton is an attorney and freelance writer. She lives with her husband and daughter in New York City.
