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Wendy Schuman

Wendy Schuman has held editorial posts as Beliefnet.com and Parents Magazine. She is currently a freelance writer based in West Orange, NJ.

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'Grow Old With Me' — Secrets of a Long Marriage

We just celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary. Here's why our marriage has worked.
August 14, 2023
Wendy and her husband Ken (before the pandemic) with their two oldest grandchildren

When Will It Be Safe to See My Grandchildren Again?

Missing them is like separation anxiety and empty nest syndrome all in one
August 13, 2020
The author and her beau

The Transforming Spark of Late-in-Life Love

A daughter grows to appreciate her mother's unexpected romance
February 3, 2020
Roles in Retirement

Switching Roles in Retirement

Her husband has mastered the meals; she's still figuring out the finances
February 11, 2019
It took a family 21 years to give a veteran father a proper soldier's send-off.

A Final Salute to a Military-Veteran Father

Struggling to correct a 21-year-old error
May 29, 2017
gray hair

What I Learned From My Gray Hair Experiment

Giving up my copper-red locks wasn't easy, but it was time (or was it?)
October 12, 2016
Beach vacation

How to Take a Vacation When You're a Caregiver

You can get away, but it takes some smart planning
March 15, 2016
Chuck and Joyce Fagan work seasonally in retirement at Kampgrounds of America

The New Retirement: A KOA 'Work Kamper' Couple

Chuck and Joyce Fagan travel the nation in their RV, earning money as Kampgrounds of America staffers along the way
August 23, 2013
Woman talking with college grad

Free Career Coaching for Unemployed College Grads

One couple has created an inspiring program that matches the young jobless with pro bono experts who help them launch careers  
August 16, 2013
Ruth Hague, a former '60s activist, is now volunteering to help abused women.

A '60s Activist Is Back in the Trenches Again

Ruth Hague once fought for civil rights and against war. Now she volunteers with Women Aware, helping abused mothers and children.
April 25, 2013
Sona Mehring, founder of CaringBridge.org

Career Shift: Creating an Online Lifeline for Patients

Spurred by an infant's medical ordeal, tech consultant Sona Mehring started CaringBridge.org, a site that links patients with family and friends
March 21, 2013
Items on a table at an estate sale, including silverware

9 Tips for Cleaning Out Your Late Parent's Home

The job can be an exhausting ordeal, but with the right help you can get through it
December 5, 2012
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