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The economics of having your baby at home

Over the past decade, the rate of U.S. births happening outside hospitals has been steadily on the rise, as more expectant mothers seek out a relaxed, private space to bring their children i...

DATE: Jul 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Mom sues Ohio YMCA, says it excluded boy with Down syndrome

CINCINNATI – A YMCA in Ohio excluded a 6-year-old boy from a summer camp and some other programs because he has Down syndrome and treated him hypocritically after using his photos in its pro...

DATE: Jul 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

My sister's moving in: Embracing the village model, at least temporarily

As children, my four siblings and I were gravitationally bound to one another like star clusters; as adults, we are now sprawled out among different states like satellites. Our families reco...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Eight things you didn’t know about perinatal mood disorders

When we think about having a baby, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is joy. But if we’re being honest, babies can bring a lot more than just unfettered happiness to a family...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

I don't date because being alone is pretty fantastic

I’m a comedian, and I hate dating. I used to blame my dating difficulties on comedy itself – I told myself I couldn’t date because of my busy schedule. The truth is I’m not all th...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Do kids belong at funerals?

The same feeling socks me in the gut every time I walk into a wake or make a shiva call: “I don’t want to be here. This is sad and uncomfortable.” Then my heart and my head take over, and te...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

How a sticker chart may be saving our summer

It was just the third day of summer break when I wrestled my 5-year-old off my 3-year-old for the 30th time and realized with exasperation that something had to change if we were all going t...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Don't deny that hitting feels good. Find a better target.

Q: My toddler has started hitting when he gets frustrated or is feeling ignored or just thinks it might be fun. What are some techniques I can try to make him understand that this isn’t OK? ...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Navy triples paid maternity leave to 18 weeks

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy is tripling the amount of paid maternity leave that female sailors and Marines can take after the birth of a child and will now provide a total of 18 weeks off. ...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Surrogate children granted legal recognition in France

PARIS – France’s highest court has granted legal recognition to surrogate children, in a major turnaround that will make their daily lives easier and could lead to greater acceptance of new ...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Polygamous Montana trio applies for wedding license

HELENA, Mont. – A Montana man said Wednesday that he was inspired by last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage to apply for a marriage license so that he can legally we...

DATE: Jul 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

New book takes on the culture of kids bullying their parents

NEW YORK – There’s a difference in parenting between a little backtalk and kids actually bullying their grown-ups. Yes, you heard that right. Parent and family therapist Sean Gro...

DATE: Jun 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

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