Articles On:family
Dividing Belongings After Death
A woman who will be in charge of dividing belongings after her mother’s death is ...
Parents’ Move Causes Family Conflict
A son is frustrated that at his parents’ move more than 1,000 miles away and ...
Following Grown Kids When They Move
Both of their adult children have moved far away, and the parents consider following their ...
‘Keep Us In’: Watching Middle School Grands Grow
Thirteen years ago, Margo Bartlett’s first two grandchildren were born. Books have played a leading ...
Becoming the Matriarch
Elder women serve important family roles. As they pass on, the family can weaken unless ...
Mother in Denial About Cancer
A daughter is concerned about her 87-year-old mother in denial about her cancer prognosis. Advice ...
Become a Granny Au Pair
If you’re fit, 50 or older, and want to explore the world, maybe you should ...
Never Received a Thank You
After sending a grieving relative a sympathy gift, the sender never received a thank you. ...
Irritated at a Rambling Mother
It’s become exhausting to have conversations with the 84-year-old rambling mother who talks of mundane ...
The Legacy of Military Service on Families
Family stories shape family identity and values. The Veterans History Project of the Library of ...