Meaningful Ways to Remember Loved Ones Who Have Passed Away
Four ways to reconnect to a loved one no matter how many years since he or she died. One candle, one soul, can light many flames. Pass it on!
Family
The Grandparent Chronicles Part 3: Is Your Grandchild Digitized?
Today’s young children will be so completely digitized that they will make even millennials look old fashioned. Can we do anything about this? Should we?
Write Your Life Story: The Best Gift for Children and Grandchildren
While you still remember—questions to you get started sharing your life story with the people you love…and for caregivers to get their loved ones talking.
7 Ways to Get Your Kids to Talk to You About Their Health
Teens may be reluctant or embarrassed to come to you when they think something’s wrong with their bodies. Here’s how to get them to open up.
Avoid Family Conflicts When a Parent is Ill or Dying
Advanced planning is key to prevent even more difficulties when a parent is seriously ill. What you need to do well before illness or disability occurs.
How to Protect a Parent from Caregiver Abuse
Here’s what to do if you’re worried a caregiver is robbing your parent of freedom and/or assets.
I’m Jealous of My Own Child!
Feeling jealous of your child’s success is more common than you’d think. Here’s how to reduce that feeling and make sure it doesn’t ruin your relationship.
Do You Still Pay Your Grown Kids’ Phone Bills?
Kids naturally want to be independent. So why are so many living with their parents? Bottom Line Inc’s CEO Sarah Hiner explores.
Is Your Daughter or Daughter-in-Law Pregnant? For Family Harmony, Follow these 5 Rules!
Your daughter or daughter-in-law is pregnant, and you’re thrilled—and concerned. Here’s how to be a great grandparent during the pregnancy and labor.
The Grandparent Chronicles Part 2: How Much Influence Did Your Grandparents Have On You?
I didn’t realize how much my grandparents affected me until recently—and I’m almost a grandparent! What about you?
Where Would We Be Without Our Brothers?
Brothers are like superheroes watching for our safety. “What if we were all superhero brothers?” asks Bottom Line’s CEO Sarah Hiner.
How to Stand Up to Your Overbearing Parents
Your parent is always criticizing your spouse, your child-raising, your purchases—you name it. Here’s how to wrest back control…without causing a rift.
The Grandparent Chronicles Part 1: Which Kind of Grandparent Are You?
Scientists have categorized and named different sorts of grandparents. I think I know which sort I am—how about you?
When Parents Admit They Need Support, Too
Who needs to be caring for whom? Bottom Line Inc’s CEO Sarah Hiner sees a Giving Tree–like relationship between kids and parents…and wants it to change.
Get Your Elderly Mom (or Dad) to Move Closer
If you’re helping your parents out these days—or even if you’re not—you may want them to move closer. Here’s how to convince them to make the move.
How to Stay Close to Your Grandchildren When You Live Far Away
Here are the best ways you can stay connected to your grandchildren, wherever they are.
Go Find Some New Parents…or Siblings…or Kids
One family, you’re born into…the other you choose for yourself. Bottom Line Inc.’s CEO Sarah Hiner fills life’s gaps with family members of her own choice.
Mistakes Parents Make That Push Adult Children Away
Our children will always be our children, but once they turn 18 or leave home,…
All the Moments I Forgot
With year-end approaching, Bottom Line Inc’s CEO Sarah Hiner rediscovers the moments that were forgotten in the blur of life with her yearly photo calendar.
My Life in Seven Pictures
A Facebook challenge sends Bottom Line’s President Sarah Hiner into a quandary as she discovers who she is using only seven photographs without any people.