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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

First lady hosts Girl Scout campout on White House lawn

WASHINGTON – Some lucky Girl Scouts are getting the ultimate experience in camping: spending the night sleeping in tents pitched on the White House South Lawn. Michelle Obama is ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

I was really awkward to drive my date away – but it only pulled him closer

About four years ago, when I was 22, a guy on whom I was not particularly keen had invited me on a second date. Just saying no seemed rude. And I’d heard the Gradual Contact Fade was frowned...

DATE: Jun 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

What becoming a stay-at-home dad taught me about gender roles

After 10 years of teaching some creative writing courses and more than 50 sections of all manner of Composition, I woke up one morning in 2010 ready to make a change. I wanted to ...

DATE: Jun 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

No one wins in a power struggle with a 3-year-old

Q: We have four children, ages 5, 3½, 2 and 2 months old. Our 5-year-old responded well to clear expectations, praise and, when needed, timeout. Our 3-year-old would (most of the time) rathe...

DATE: Jun 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Children became the strongest argument for same-sex marriage

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

One woman's dying wish made another woman a mother

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

New Tinder-inspired apps will help you keep your girlfriend – then dump her

In an age when we need phones to remind us to say “happy anniversary,” it’s little surprise that two new apps – Binder and HeroBoyfriend – have arrived to assist with the whole “relating” pa...

DATE: Jun 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Looking for last-minute gifts for Dad?

DENVER – From handmade ties to wooden cufflinks, it’s easy to find last-minute, handcrafted gifts for Father’s Day at small businesses, craft shows and online shops. Handmade spe...

DATE: Jun 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

8 ways to keep your sanity when transitioning to two kids

It is 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning. It feels more like noon. Earlier, at 3 a.m., I nursed my 2-month-old daughter. At 5 a.m., my 2-year-old son woke up early. Again. My husband is at his mon...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Inside the cult of the secret wedding pinners

Ah, weddings on Pinterest: 38 million boards brimming with white, pink and gold for all to admire. Except when it’s not. Except when the planning is too personal – or too secret. ...

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family