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The Grandparent Chronicles Part 2: How Much Influence Did Your Grandparents Have On You?
Aging for Beginners

The Grandparent Chronicles Part 2: How Much Influence Did Your Grandparents Have On You?

Adriane Berg | May 29, 2018

I didn’t realize how much my grandparents affected me until recently—and I’m almost a grandparent! What about you?

Where Would We Be Without Our Brothers?
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Where Would We Be Without Our Brothers?

Sarah Hiner | May 24, 2018

Brothers are like superheroes watching for our safety. “What if we were all superhero brothers?” asks Bottom Line’s CEO Sarah Hiner.

How to Stand Up to Your Overbearing Parents
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How to Stand Up to Your Overbearing Parents

Susan ­Newman, PhD | May 12, 2018

Your parent is always criticizing your spouse, your child-raising, your purchases—you name it. Here’s how to wrest back control…without causing a rift.

The Grandparent Chronicles Part 1: Which Kind of Grandparent Are You?
Aging for Beginners

The Grandparent Chronicles Part 1: Which Kind of Grandparent Are You?

Adriane Berg | May 1, 2018

Scientists have categorized and named different sorts of grandparents. I think I know which sort I am—how about you?

6 Ways Your Cat Can Make You Sick—or Even Kill You
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6 Ways Your Cat Can Make You Sick—or Even Kill You

Richard O’Brien, MD | April 23, 2018

For me, there are few things in life that can beat the comfort of snuggling with my pet cats—and I’m…

Don’t Let Your Pet Make You Sick
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Don’t Let Your Pet Make You Sick

Marcy Souza, DVM, MPH | April 19, 2018

From dogs and cats to birds and reptiles, pets can pass certain illnesses. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.

The Perfect Prenup

The Perfect Prenup

Raoul Felder, Esq. | April 4, 2018

Prenuptial agreements—contracts that specify how assets will be divided if a marriage ends in divorce—are no longer just for the…

When Parents Admit They Need Support, Too
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When Parents Admit They Need Support, Too

Sarah Hiner | March 22, 2018

Who needs to be caring for whom? Bottom Line Inc's CEO Sarah Hiner sees a Giving Tree–like relationship between kids and parents…and wants it to change.

How to Get the Right Pet Insurance
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How to Get the Right Pet Insurance

Frances Wilkerson, DVM | March 19, 2018

Pet insurance isn't for every pet owner. Find out if it's right for you and if it is, what mistakes to avoid and how to get the right plan.

Get Your Elderly Mom (or Dad) to Move Closer
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Get Your Elderly Mom (or Dad) to Move Closer

Barbara McVicker | March 5, 2018

If you're helping your parents out these days—or even if you’re not—you may want them to move closer. Here's how to convince them to make the move.

How to Stay Close to Your Grandchildren When You Live Far Away
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How to Stay Close to Your Grandchildren When You Live Far Away

Nancy ­Samalin | February 1, 2018

Here are the best ways you can stay connected to your grandchildren, wherever they are.

Go Find Some New Parents…or Siblings…or Kids
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Go Find Some New Parents…or Siblings…or Kids

Sarah Hiner | February 1, 2018

One family, you're born into…the other you choose for yourself. Bottom Line Inc.'s CEO Sarah Hiner fills life's gaps with family members of her own choice.

How Did the Bezos Blow It So Bad?
The Advocator

How Did the Bezos Blow It So Bad?

January 23, 2018

Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos were married about a year before he founded Amazon. Who knew that 25 years later he…

Mistakes Parents Make That Push Adult Children Away
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Mistakes Parents Make That Push Adult Children Away

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, PhD | January 12, 2018

Our children will always be our children, but once they turn 18 or leave home, they also are adults with…

Safely Carry a Dog or Cat
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Safely Carry a Dog or Cat

Joseph H. ­Kinnarney, DVM | December 18, 2017

Pet owners often lift their dogs and cats in ways that are uncomfortable or unsafe—for the pet and owner. How to do it right...