Family estrangements ― a term used broadly to describe situations in which someone cuts off all communication with one or more relatives ― seem to be more common than ever. Over one-quarter of adults responding to a U.S. survey by the Cornell Family Reconciliation Project reported being estranged from a family member. When applied to […]
If you’re only looking to hotel front desk staff to help with check-in and check-out, you’re missing out. Front desk staffers are prepped and ready to help hotel guests. While not all hotels offer the exact same amenities (or level of care), there are some nearly across-the-board requests they can assist with — and you’re […]
A few months ago at a truck stop on a summer family road trip, my 14-year-old son announced that, after five years of being vegetarian, he would start eating meat again. I nearly spat a mouthful of 7UP across the table. “What?” I asked, soda dripping down my chin. “Why?” My reaction surprised him. “Doesn’t […]
Raising confident kids today can feel like an uphill battle — particularly in a time when social media stirs up feelings of inadequacy, comparison and self-doubt among young people. Parents want to help their children feel capable and self-assured as they move through the world, but sometimes the way they go about it is misguided. […]
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The first time I took my daughters to a clothing-optional hot spring, my youngest, who was 6, opted to wear her swimsuit — for about 10 minutes. Once she jumped into the sparkling blue pool surrounded by other naked people of all ages and shapes, she whipped her suit off, tossed it onto the deck, […]
The fact that noise helps some people sleep is nothing new. Health providers say brown noise (bass-heavy notes) and white noise (a static-y sound) can help people fall asleep by masking outside noises and promoting relaxation. You may have also come across dating app profiles where people say a “must” is having a fan on […]
Less than a week before the presidential election, TikTok is full of daughters eager to “cancel out” their dads’ votes by casting ballots for Democrat Kamala Harris. The videos usually include a jaunty dance and the women slipping on some sunglasses. Some of the tongue-in-cheek videos feature Taylor Swift ― the ultimate avatar for “childless […]
With just two months left of 2024, the experts at BabyCenter are looking ahead to what the new year will bring to the baby naming landscape. A new report from the parenting resource identifies the trends set to influence name choices in 2025. Sports, celestial activity and a particular starting letter are among the growing […]
Children tend to pick up on a lot more than adults realize. They absorb not only what we say to them directly but also what we say around them — even when we think they’re not paying attention. That got us wondering: Are there certain topics that just shouldn’t be discussed with or in front […]