Out of all the relationships we have in our lives, the ones we share with family members can be the most challenging. And there's nothing like holiday stress to trigger the old wounds and unresolved issues.
Rick Horowitz | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living
The actual Thursday comes, and Uncle Theophilis is right back there, but so is every last other body in the entire family, and some who used to be but show up no matter the divorce.
Leslie Gilbert-Lurie | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living
Even a couple hours spent exploring the past with a parent could provide new and deeper appreciation and understanding.
Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living
Many of the issues Amy and I discussed in serious moments - family, relationships, and life changes - would find their way into Marrying George Clooney.
Sara Whitman | Posted 06.14.2009 | Living
A friend of mine, who I'll call John, phoned the other day. He was on the way to the nursing home to say goodbye to his father, long ill, and finally ...
Zondra Hughes | Posted 06.08.2009 | Living
Oh, and that Mommy Wars thing, you know, the big competition between professional women and the stay-at-home moms? I never thought I'd admit this, but the envy between us is real.
Peggy Drexler | Posted 04.09.2009 | Living
A strong and loving relationship with his daughter is one of the greatest gifts a father can give. But what happens when the gift arrives damaged -- or never arrives at all?
Peggy Drexler | Posted 04.06.2009 | Living
What happens when dad -- maybe because of changes in his own life -- wants to move from caring father to full-time buddy?
Mort Gerberg | Posted 02.09.2009 | Style
Meredith Broussard | Posted 02.07.2009 | Style
My college students would find me on Facebook in about five seconds flat. Can I really get up in front of a classroom and command authority if my students know I helped make a fruit turkey?
Molly Magid Hoagland | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living
My younger boy just turned four, but the other day he fell asleep against my chest like an infant. He's now the age his older brother was when he was born.
Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 01.18.2009 | Living
The holidays are upon us, which often means a gathering together with family. And as much as we may want this, it can also be the cause for friction a...
Jeannie Ralston | Posted 12.26.2008 | Living
As my friends and I considered the implications of what we had uncovered, paranoia set in. What other areas of life were affected? Men always want to drive," declared a friend.
Alice Crisci | Posted 11.27.2008 | Living
Cancer gave my Uncle Wit the freedom to be open, expressive, emotive, talkative and connected to those he has always loved deeply.
Lauren Mackler | Posted 12.14.2009 | Living