A time to pause and reflect: After the flurry of cooking, cleaning, and hosting, the day after Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to slow down.

The arrival of the “Ber months”—September, October, November, and December—often brings thoughts of holidays, family gatherings, and celebrations. But for many, these months can also bring challenges, especially in the realm of family law.

The first week of school is officially behind us. For many families, it’s been a whirlwind of new teachers, earlier mornings, packed lunches, and adjusting to new routines.

August is a quiet kind of busy. The sun’s still shining, school routines haven’t fully kicked in yet, and there’s just enough space to pause and take a breath before the fall rush.

There’s something about summer in Manchester-by-the-Sea that feels like a secret worth keeping—but also too good not to share.