Family & Relationships Top Stories

Expert advice, tips and stories about family, friendship, pets, dating, and more.

Tip for Growing Bookworms: Visit Libraries and Bookstores

By PBS Parents | Caring For Children

Take your grandchildren to the library. It's the right place at the right time.

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Reading Activities at the Park

By PBS Parents | Caring For Children

Age-specific advice to help your grandkids learn-and love-to read! Even at the park!

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7 Friends You'd Be Better Off Without

By Sally Stich | Friendship

Ending a friendship—especially a long one—is never easy. But friends aren’t really friends if they act like this.

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8 Things You Should Never Say to a Grandparent

By Sally Stich | Inspiring Stories & Wisdoms

You might not always agree with how other grandparents handle situations with grandkids, but it's best to keep these criticisms to yourself.

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Grandparents' Rights FAQ

By Susan Hoffman | Grandparents' Rights

Grandparents' rights expert Susan Hoffman answers your most frequently asked questions about visitation, maintaining relationships, and more.

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15 Favorite Quotes About Mothers

By The Editors | Inspiring Stories & Wisdoms

Our favorite words of wisdom just for you, or share them with a special mom you know.

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Helping Grandkids Survive Divorce

By Jodi M. Webb | Divorce

Avoid the minefields when your child divorces, and create a safe haven for the grandchild who's stuck in the middle.

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5 Ways to Have More Sex Over 50

By Joan Price | Dating & Marriage & Sex

Sex and middle age don’t always seem like they go together, but that doesn’t have to be the case.

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The 10 Things You Don't Say to Parents But Should

By Barbara Graham | Family Matters

It's easy to criticize them. Our columnist suggests 10 ways to give support.

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Grandmothers Helping Others Through Activism

By Lisa Carpenter | Inspiring Stories & Wisdoms

Want to get involved? One photojournalist spotlights and supports the work of grandmother activists to help you help others.

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