Family Roles & Relationships

As you juggle family expectations, experiencing a Christmas of real peace can be difficult. Talk ahead of time with your spouse, discussing solutions and compromises before the in-laws arrive.

Do you know the difference between a reward and a bribe? One encourages exasperating behavior and the other teaches kids the joy of doing what is right.

If you and your spouse are expecting your first baby, you will face a lot of challenges. But it will all be worth it.

When a man enters into a covenant relationship with his bride, he commits to the responsibilities of loving, honoring and cherishing her.

This practical guide to holding down the fort highlights what the spouse at home needs to be in control of when the other spouse deploys.

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes “Mom, it took me forever to get to work, and I didn’t get to stop for dinner. You know how awful I feel when I don’t eat, and I don’t have any breaks to go out and get something. Can you pick up a burrito and drop it off?” This …

Taking care of aging parents is one of life’s toughest responsibilities. But planning and cooperation will ease the adjustment – for parents and adult children alike.

How can you help when your elderly mother or father who lives many miles away?

Becoming a caregiver involves major changes that can easily feel overwhelming. Consider these suggestions to help ease the emotional and physical strain.

Jean Hoffmann tells about her challenges and rewards of providing day-to-day care for an elderly parent.

Most parents are accustomed to caring for their children—no matter their ages. So what happens when these roles reverse?

Do you experience stress, anxiety, even dread about some family get-togethers? You’re not alone.

Not all personality clashes result from opposite personalities between parent and child. Here are other factors to consider.

I was at my dad’s office the other day. I swiveled in his chair, read the book spines that lined the shelves, checked my email from his computer, tried out his ink pens, counted the unused coffee mugs, rifled through papers on his desk and read everything hanging on the walls. I felt like a …

If we want our teens to be dreamers – to picture and pursue a challenging and fulfilling future – we need to be (or become) blue-sky thinkers ourselves.

Never before in America’s history have we had so many people, ages 65 to 74, caring for aging parents, and never have we had so many older people, especially as baby boomers continue to age.

If you have been trying to go it alone in caring for an elderly loved one, remember that burnout is a very real possibility. It is important to acknowledge the impact caregiving is having on you and to get support and good counsel about available services and resources.