Articles On:family

January 3, 2022

Ask Amy: Names for In-Laws

In this edition of “Ask Amy,” advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses a father-in-law whose daughters-in-law ...

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A family gathered in a kitchen laughing, involved in various activities. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. for article on names for in-laws
November 22, 2021

Are the Angry Daughters Traumatized or Spoiled?

by Amy Dickinson Advice columnist Amy Dickinson responds to a mother who gave her all ...

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November 11, 2021

“Still Someone”: Being Kind to the Seniors in Our Lives

By Margit Novack In “Still Someone,” from Squint: Re-visioning the Second Half of Life, author ...

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December 12, 2019

Sentimental Christmas Gift Ideas

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the opportunity to exchange gifts with ...

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Sentimental gifts are much more meaningful around the holidays
November 25, 2019

Do Life’s Challenges Make You Even More Thankful?

When you reach a certain age, you sometimes have years that are full of bad ...

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Old woman hugging man closeup, family support and love, trusting relationship
July 2, 2019

10 Ways to Help Ease Loneliness as a Senior

As we age, our social networks are disrupted, which can leave us feeling isolated and ...

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Senior Loneliness
June 14, 2019

The Ill-Fated Trip That Was Meant to Be!

About six months ago, my father mentioned to my stepmom, Linda, that he’d go to ...

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A senior couple walking on the streets of an ancient city Motovun on Istria in Croatia, Europe.