Articles On:family

June 1, 2022

Life Lessons from ‘This Is Us’

Writer Terri L. Jones describes the heart-wrenching experience of watching the last two seasons of ...

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The Pierson family - the big three surround Rebecca in her final days of battling Alzheimer's. Image screenshot from the official web pages of NBC's "This Is Us," https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/this-is-us-why-we-didnt-hear-the-big-threes-eulogies-for-rebecca . For writer Terri L. Jones and other families struggling with Alzheimer’s, the last two seasons of “This Is Us” strike painfully close to home.
May 23, 2022

Widower Asks Son for Dating Permission

A widower asks his son for dating permission and receives an adamant “no.” Is it ...

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father and son after argument photo by Fizkes Dreamstime. A widower asks his son for dating permission and receives an adamant “no.” What should Dad do? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
May 20, 2022

When Family Won’t Make Estate Plans

A woman in her 60s is concerned about her older sister who has done nothing ...

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stubborn elderly women on a park bench. photo by Motortion Dreamstime. Family worries about a 75-year-old mom without a will, power of attorney, AMD, etc. What can be done when family won’t make estate plans?
May 16, 2022

Should I Tell My Kids This 55-Year-Old Secret?

This 55-year-old secret is nagging at this elderly woman, who wants to know, “Should I ...

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adoption certificate with black and white photo of two smiling children in the background. Photo by Lucian Milasan Dreamstime. An elderly woman wants to know, “Should I tell my kids my 55-year-old secret, a baby I gave up for adoption?” See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
May 2, 2022

Spoiling the Grandkids or Disrespecting the Parents?

Grandparenting can be a joy, but the relationships among three generations can be fraught with ...

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Grandparents with grandkids – photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Grandpa treats the kids to cookies and Grandmom undermines the mom. Are these grandparents spoiling the grandkids or disrespecting parents?
April 21, 2022

Should She Reveal Their Father’s Affair?

After her husband’s death, a wife feels compelled to tell her grown children about their ...

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sad woman photo by Georgerudy Dreamstime. After her husband’s death, a wife feels compelled to tell her grown children about their father’s affair early in the marriage. Should she?
April 11, 2022

Father Reaches Out to Son 64 Years Late

After 64 years old silence, the writer’s biological father reaches out, but the son has ...

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Man At Computer. Photo By Neil Bussey Dreamstime. After 64 years, a biological father reaches out. The son has no interest in a relationship. “Is that wrong?” he asks. See what Ask Amy says.
April 6, 2022

Creative Ways to Connect with Aging Loved Ones

Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s important to find alternative ...

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Daughter And Aging Father On Sofa. Photo By Fizkes Dreamstime. Whether we’re separated because of miles, time, or a pandemic, it’s helpful to find alternative ways to connect with aging loved ones when we can’t be with them face to face. Writer Terri L. Jones faced that issue during the early months of COVID-19 and came up with creative ways to maintain emotional closeness.
April 4, 2022

A Grandson’s Mental Health Needs

Their grandson’s mental health needs are immense and affecting the entire family, and the question ...

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Sad Young Teenage Boy Photo By Stanislav Tiplyashin Dreamtime. Their grandson’s mental health needs are immense and affecting the entire family, and the question of the best way to address his needs is driving a wedge between the grandparents and their son. See what the advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
February 22, 2022

5 Online Multiplayer Games for Seniors

Seniors Guide suggests five online multiplayer games for seniors, allowing them to connect with friends ...

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Women Using Laptop Photo By Prot Tachapanit Dreamstime. For article, These five online multiplayer games allow seniors to connect with friends and family for the social and mental benefits of game play.