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Cremation Has Become Popular—Here’s What You Need to Know
Family

Cremation Has Become Popular—Here’s What You Need to Know

Understanding the process and the costs of cremation can save you money.

Speaking with an Older Relative about Family History
Family

Speaking with an Older Relative about Family History

By asking older relatives these questions and recording their stories you can deepen what it means to belong to your family.

Family Photo Fun This Thanksgiving
Common Threads

Family Photo Fun This Thanksgiving

Retelling stories from the family photo album can rekindle the warmth and love of Thanksgiving even when you’re at a distance.

Could Foster Parenting Be for You?
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Could Foster Parenting Be for You?

Those who foster or adopt a teen find it unbelievably rewarding, making perhaps the biggest, best difference in a child’s life. Here’s what you need to know…

Should Your Loved One Go to a Nursing Home?
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Should Your Loved One Go to a Nursing Home?

Arthur Kleinman, MD, a renowned psychiatrist, was a caregiver for his wife for 10 years before he was forced to…

Great Games to Play for Friends Who Can’t Be Together
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Great Games to Play for Friends Who Can’t Be Together

Being trapped at home this year taught us that video chatting is a surprisingly satisfying way to be with people.

What World Have We Created for Our Children?
Common Threads

What World Have We Created for Our Children?

We birthed innocent children and too many grew into lost, aggressive destroyers Where did we go wrong?

Pain-Free Wedding Planning for Parents
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Pain-Free Wedding Planning for Parents

Avoid common wedding-planning pitfalls— including disagreements about budget, guest list and family traditions

How to Live Harmoniously with an Adult Child Who Moves Back Home
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How to Live Harmoniously with an Adult Child Who Moves Back Home

Set rules about money, guests, personal space, and curfews when adult children move home.

My Uncle Julie—Every Family Has a Black Sheep. Can They Change with Age?
Aging for Beginners

My Uncle Julie—Every Family Has a Black Sheep. Can They Change with Age?

Yes, he had some major flaws, but there was something lovable about Uncle Julie, the black sheep of the family. Lessons learned.

It’s OK to Let Adult Children Struggle
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It’s OK to Let Adult Children Struggle

It’s hard to let children struggle when you can solve their problems. For their sake, it’s better to let them overcome obstacles on their own

The Downside of Too Much Love
Common Threads

The Downside of Too Much Love

Too much "love" cost our dog four teeth. Too much love is costing our young people even more.

8 Super-Fun Games for Your Next Family Get-Together
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8 Super-Fun Games for Your Next Family Get-Together

Fun games for all ages from silly to truly competitive

Why Won’t Mama Listen to Me?
Aging for Beginners

Why Won’t Mama Listen to Me?

How do you get aging parents to move to a safer home? With love, strength and a deep understanding for what they are going through.

Is Your Grown Child Returning to the Nest?
Family Finances

Is Your Grown Child Returning to the Nest?

Here’s what you need to know about the social and economic pressures that prevent adult children from moving out and what to do about it all.