Family

What to take with you when disaster strikes hard to decide Try to imagine for a moment the following horrific situation: November 19, 2019

Stress obedience to stem length of 'terrible twos' The myth of the first three years has it that whatever habits, traits, dysfunctions and so on that a child develops during this admittedly formative period are ... by John Rosemond - November 19, 2019

READ TO ME: Not Quite Snow White, but she’s still alright This joyful story by an Arkansas author gives parents a chance to explain what we mean by "bullies" and why it's wrong to say mean things. by Celia Storey - November 18, 2019

Navy sailor hooked after fishing, The Graduate Kathy Dailey invited Ray Hightower to go fishing and after that, they were both hooked. by Kimberly Dishongh - November 17, 2019

Smithsonian hosts its first wedding Gasps and wows filled the Renwick Gallery's Grand Salon on a recent Saturday night. All 150 well-dressed guests seemed appropriately awed -- and not just by the... by Peggy McGlone The Washington Post - November 17, 2019

Dreams come true for couples facing serious illness Angela Dugan and Brad Andrews have known each other since they were children, growing up as neighbors in Crown Point, Ind. by Darcel Rockett CHICAGO TRIBUNE (TNS) - November 17, 2019

50 years on Sesame Street Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky TV program that featured a bunch of furry puppets. November 12, 2019

Good ideas: Making more space for the grandkids' toys and joys I've had some embarrassingly bad ideas in my time. More than my share. But lately I've been on a roll with good ideas that just keep getting better. November 12, 2019

Son's theft dealt with by empty room confinement Q Our 7-year-old son recently stole two small model cars from a playmate while he was at the playmate's house. Apparently, he wanted to trade one of his toys fo... by John Rosemond - November 12, 2019

In the grip of GAD, anxious minds skitter from bad to worse "Worry has consumed my life. I have worried about everything and everybody, and am always preparing for the possibility of things going wrong," said Marla White... by JELENA KECMANOVIC The Washington Post - November 11, 2019

These older kid-friendly video games are better than ever Another generation of games is drawing to a close, with new PlayStations and Xboxes on the way next Christmas. But that means developers have become more confid... by GENE PARK The Washington Post - November 11, 2019

READ TO ME: This dad sets the bar for bedtime stories A lucky girl who doesn't want to go to sleep stops her father's retreat from her room by asking questions, and he parries with fantastic answers. by Celia Storey - November 11, 2019

Major League couldn't keep couple from eloping Marietta Measeles was amused when Tommy Lynch flirtatiously instructed her to "take a letter" in 1951. by Kimberly Dishongh - November 10, 2019