Article Category: Family Relationships

Robert Martin is a grandparent on a mission. Having experienced a full arc of grandfatherhood — from the rare pleasure of co-writing books with one young granddaughter to the tragic … read more

Ah, sweet bedtime. The kiddos are tuckered out and tucked in. You’re (miraculously) still awake.   Even better, you’ve finally stolen a moment alone with your partner. Things get amorous, … read more

If parents can let go of their differences and focus on communication, cooperation and compromise, the season can be a little less stressful for everyone, especially the children. Here are … read more

Among the many things that have changed since we became parents more than 19 years ago is the grandparent landscape. We lost my father almost four years ago, my father-in-law … read more

Dear Grandparents,   You are not who you used to be. The moment my husband entered the waiting room and smiled the words, “It’s a girl,” you became something new … read more

Whether it’s a best friend moving across the country, the addition of a new sibling, or the switch to a new school, change will touch every child’s life. And according … read more

Gift #1 – Let Mom sleep in  Seriously, this is not the day to cut the grass at 8 a.m., slam the bathroom door, blare the soccer game that you recorded … read more