Why once secretive plural families like the Dargers of Utah are coming out of the shadows and beginning to advocate for their way of life
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The Lasting Effects of Neglect: Altered Brain Structure in Children
Fortunately, good foster care can help neglected children catch up developmentally, in part
About that Atlantic Article, Why Working from Home Isn’t the Answer for Working Moms
Not to complain too much, but you might consider shedding a tear for the work-from-home mom, whose job flexibility only increases her workload
Alaina Giordano: Lost Cancer Battle, but Won Right to See Her Kids Before Death
It’s unlikely that the legal battles over Alaina Giordano’s children will end with her death. Her parents want to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren and could wind up back in court fighting for visitation rights.
Why Are We Arguing about ‘Having It All’ When Most Parents Have So Little?
The debate over whether elite women can “have it all” is mere distraction from the real question at hand: we know how to help American families succeed, so why aren’t we doing it?
After the Sandusky Verdict, Lessons for Parents
It was late Friday night, within minutes of the announcement that former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky had been found guilty of 45 of 48 counts of sexually abusing children, that the National Child Protection …
New Volleys in the Gay Parenting Wars
Is the discussion over gay parenting becoming the abortion debate of the new era?
Traveling with Grandma: 11 Ways to Enjoy the Journey
When my partner, Adam, was young, his glamorous paternal grandparents took him to New York City for trips that changed his life. They did what travel can do, which is make him see that the world is far bigger than where he was …
Stay-at-Home Dads: No More Angst. These Guys Love What They Do
The proportion of stay-at-home dads has doubled in the past decade. Contrary to popular belief, these fellas aren’t at home with the kids because they got laid off and had nothing better to do. Being a full-time father is a …
Your Adult Child Is Moving Home: Should You Charge Rent?
Tips for dealing with an adult child who’s moving back home
Do Children of Same-Sex Parents Really Fare Worse?
A large new survey counters the conventional wisdom that kids of lesbian moms and gay dads are no different from children raised in straight families. But a closer look at the data suggests that the new finding needs to be qualified.
Do Family Dinners Really Reduce Teen Drug Use?
Families who eat dinner together are in many ways better off than those who don’t, but contrary to previous findings, a large new study concludes that family meals do little to reduce teen drug use long-term.
When Dementia Derails Your Parent’s Finances
Five steps you can take now to help Mom and Dad avoid a money mess
