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I overheard an interesting conversation as I walked into the Riverton Aquatic Center to help my wife with our two ...

Childhood is often seen as a carefree stage of life, free from adult responsibilities. Yet, it’s also the ideal time to instill valuable habits and life lessons. What may feel like boring chores to ...

Learn about cash allowances, their purpose, how they work, common types, and the factors influencing the amount. Ideal for ...

Translating for your family can feel burdensome, but these authors want families to see the power in living between two languages.

You call it “helping out,” but the Canada Revenue Agency calls it “employment.” Let’s make sure you’re both speaking the same language.

There is so much going on for kids as they enter adolescence, starting at age ten or 11 and persisting for the next several years. Their bodies, brains, and place in the world are changing ...

A designated chore day for the “Saturday chores” routine teaches kids to prioritize, follow through, and feel proud of a job finished. Age-by-age ideas, tools, and scripts. Weekend mornings can slide ...

Six women in their 70s, all married and all mothers and grandmothers, gather twice a month without fail. They credit their close-knit families to their longstanding friendships. By Katherine Rosman ...