End-of-Life Planning 101
Making financial and medical plans for your end of life is important. Here’s how to get started.
family
Put Yourself on the A-List This Summer
Between juggling summer camps, planning vacations and chauffeuring non-stop, moms may have fallen off their own priority lists this summer. Let’s fix that.
My Husband and I Talked About Almost Everything. I Wish We’d Known to Talk About Death.
Living through the death of my husband taught me the importance of discussing end-of-life wishes with your loved ones
What’s Behind the US Baby Formula Shortage – and How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen Again
The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.
Health Insurance Coverage for Kids Through Medicaid and CHIP Helps Their Moms Too
Family stability can benefit a whole household
Finding My Birth Mother Changed My Life — and the Way I Manage My Health Care
As an adoptee, I was denied the right to my medical history. Finally having access to it makes me feel connected to others and my new family.
After Being in a Toxic Marriage, I'm Finding Joy in Hanukkah Again
I’ve always valued the traditions surrounding the Jewish holidays. Now I’m free to enjoy them guilt-free.
I Took a DNA Test to Learn More About My Identity. I Gained a Father in the Process.
I hoped to fill in the blanks about my heritage through DNA testing. I never
expected to find a parent I thought I'd never meet.
What Is Family Estrangement? A Relationship Expert Describes the Problem and Research Agenda
Almost 70 million people in the United States report being estranged from a family member
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Bringing Joy Back to the Classroom and Supporting Stressed Kids – What Summer School Looks Like in 2021
Five academic experts explain what summer school does, and why it may look very different this year
Family Meals Are Good for the Grown-Ups, Too, Not Just the Kids
Eating alone is associated with an increased likelihood of skipping meals, lower intakes of nutrients, reduced energy and poorer nutritional health
Alzheimer’s Is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Know the risks and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
What To Do After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Learn what to do if you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
What You Need To Know About Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Early onset Alzheimer's disease affects people in their 30s, 40s, 50s or early 60s — learn how to recognize the signs
How to Help Dogs and Cats Manage Separation Anxiety When Their Humans Return to Work
Alleviating pet anxiety is about changing the owner's behavior, too
Here’s Why Christmas Movies Are So Appealing This holiday Season
At the end of a troubled 2020, people need to believe in worlds in which all is right. Holiday movies allow a glimpse of such a place.
Caregivers Need Self Care, Too
Be sure to care for yourself while caring for the ones you love
My Long Journey to Queer Motherhood
I knew in theory that lesbians could become parents, but I'd never known a family with two moms.
How I Confronted My Fear of Death
Grieving my father-in-law and fighting my own anxiety, I visited seven festivals for the dead in seven countries. Here's what I learned.
The Trials and Joys of Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease
Being flexible and developing a support network are crucial
As CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel, Here Are a Dozen More Things You Can Do to Help Stop Covid-19
The coronavirus is out of control. Lowering the staggering numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths lies squarely with us.