Family

How to prevent medication errors at home for seniors

Many poisoning cases in the elderly involve medications. Here's how to prevent problems.

Mom, who’s your favorite?

Mother of 4 tells how she responds to that age-old question of good-natured sibling rivalry.

Home for the holidays: welcoming back your college student

That child who went off to college is returning more mature, making her own decisions and schedule. Here's how to navigate winter break,

Tips for keeping a newborn healthy during the holidays

Germs are rampant and so are the kisses. Here's how to keep your newborn protected during holiday visiting.

4 ways to encourage individuality in multiples

Mother of twins shares lessons about how to help multiples explore their individual personalities.

Keeping safe while decorating for the holidays

Decking the halls can bring a time of increased risk for injury. While decorating for the holidays, follow this advice to make sure the family stays safe.

What children can learn alongside differently abled peers

The story of one set of parents who took the time to foster acceptance and the difference it made.

23 years of grandparenting: what’s changed, what hasn’t

Grandmother of 13 -- with 3 great-grands! -- shares highlights of how baby-rearing has changed over the years.

Should I adopt? Two unspoken fears about adoption

A mother reflects on having enough money and love for adoption.