Non Traditional Families

Marriage-Saving Research For The Holidays

Christine Whelan | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living

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Christine Whelan

The recession has taken a toll on American families, but research suggests that there may be a silver lining: Understanding the link between money and marriage might help us make better choices.

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Mom, the Holidays Are a Time to Chill

Peggy Drexler | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

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Peggy Drexler

Children know family when they see it. The idea that "traditional" families are the only source of healthy children and a happy holiday and that Mom bears ultimate responsibility for both is as much a fantasy as Santa Claus.

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NBC and Teleflora Say Adoptive Mothers are "Non-Moms"

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 05.22.2008 | Media

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Joanne Bamberger

It's bad enough we have to deal with people asking my daughter where her "real mom" is. I don't need the mainstream media feeding the insinuation that non-biological families are second best.

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