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Sure, Feb. 14 has its commercial side. But it's hard not to love a holiday that celebrates, well, love. And you don't have to be in a moony-eyed relationship to enjoy it, either. Here, some ideas that will make you truly XOXO Valentine's Day.
You can go home again — especially if you're Mom and Dad. An increasing number of older Americans are moving back in with their adult children.
The minute you become a grandparent, you are bestowed with certain characteristics: the bragging rights of a PR guru, expert cheek-pinching and hair-tousling skills, and the intense impulse to be the favorite grandparent.
Light plays a central role in religion. For Christmas, we explore why this single simple symbol is so powerful.
Navigating relationships with your partner's clan can be complicated but well worth it. "Each family is its own culture, one others don't fully understand," says Ruth Nemzoff, a resident scholar at Brandeis University's Women's Studies Research Center...
Could Theron ever have ended up as desperate and distressed as her character in her new movie, Young Adult? "God no," she says. "Not with my mom."
On behalf of the entire Obama family, I'd like to wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season.
Family holiday togetherness. The thought may fill you with warmth — and quite another emotion: dread. We all have dealt with family conflict. But over the holidays, it can be especially dicey to navigate.
How Earl Richards' WWII identity bracelet found its way back to his daughter, 65 years after he served in the Navy (in the Pacific Theater from 1944 to 1946) and 34 years after his death, is the stuff of novels.
In their special newsstand issue, Create & Learn! (on newsstands until Nov. 14), the editors at Disney FamilyFun have identified six must-haves for creative, engaged kids: Post it on the wall for easy access.
Is talking about the needs of our aging parents uncomfortable? You bet it is, says Jody Gastfriend of Care.com, an online resource that helps families connect with trusted caregivers. Our parents fear losing autonomy and control.
USA WEEKEND introduced you to six children, first as babies and then as 5-year-olds, who shared one birthday: Sept. 11, 2001. Now, as they turn 10, we revisit these children who represent rebirth for a nation in mourning.
Play is serious business. Children need it. Daily. Study after study proves it makes them happier, healthier, smarter and more social. Check out the 151 cities that made the Most Playful Cities list this year and find some great places for family fun!
Here are 10 outdoor games to help your kids get moving, from Disneyfamily.com.
These apps are healthy brain snacks that give students (and parents) fun ways to learn – even while waiting for the bus.
Many adult children regret that they didn't ask more about their own family history after losing a parent. This is particularly true for family caregivers, since they must focus on managing medication, stocking the fridge and coordinating care.
If families had their wish, home-cooked meals would appear on the table most nights of the week and dinner would be a pleasant time to share a meal and connect with the family.
Making effective decisions about the care of a loved one often takes more time than expected and requires an understanding of the long-term-care system.
Those caring for aging parents must balance concerns for their welfare with respect for their independence. In addition, we may live far from loved ones and view changes through a magnifying lens.
Donna Schuster of Neenah, Wis., came up with a great way to instill good manners in her kids: Whenever they received money as a gift, it was pinned to a bulletin board until a thank-you note was written. The children learned to write them quickly, and now, as adults, they still write their thanks.
When we think about our armed forces and the sacrifices they make, we probably don't think about this: 72,682 are mothers.
We've told you about momslikeme.com and other advice and social destination sites for moms. In her newest book, The Hot Mom's Handbook, Jessica Denay, a leading “mom” expert, passes along other useful blogs. Among them:
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