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A Way to Give Comfort at the End of Life: Comfort Food
Death & Dying

A Way to Give Comfort at the End of Life: Comfort Food

Margaret L. Campbell, PhD, RN | February 28, 2019

Comfort food—ice cream, mac-and-cheese, beer—are more important than nutrition at end of life. Here’s how to give this joy to a dying loved one.

Write This Letter to Avoid End-of-Life Regrets
Death & Dying

Write This Letter to Avoid End-of-Life Regrets

Rebecca Shannonhouse | November 7, 2018

Don’t wait until it’s too late to mend old wounds with loved ones. Writing this letter will allow you to live—and die—without regrets.

Write Your Life Story: The Best Gift for Children and Grandchildren
What Caregivers Need

Write Your Life Story: The Best Gift for Children and Grandchildren

Marcy Cottrell Houle | November 6, 2018

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.

How to Deal with an Aggressive Dog—Yours or Someone Else’s
Pets

How to Deal with an Aggressive Dog—Yours or Someone Else’s

Marc Bekoff, PhD | October 12, 2018

Here’s how to recognize an agitated dog and what to do—and not do—to keep it from attacking you.

Avoid Family Conflicts When a Parent is Ill or Dying
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

Avoid Family Conflicts When a Parent is Ill or Dying

David Sherer, MD | October 10, 2018

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.

Understand the Costs Before Getting a Dog
Pets

Understand the Costs Before Getting a Dog

September 12, 2018

It’s important to realize what it really costs to own a dog so you can budget properly and set realistic expectations.

Service Animal Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts for Interacting with Them and Their Owners
Pets

Service Animal Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts for Interacting with Them and Their Owners

Flora Baird | August 30, 2018

If you’re an animal lover and see a service dog, you may be tempted to reach out and pet it. But stop and do this first.

I’m Jealous of My Own Child!
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I’m Jealous of My Own Child!

Tina Gilbertson, LPC | August 2, 2018

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.

Is Your Daughter or Daughter-in-Law Pregnant? For Family Harmony, Follow these 5 Rules!
Family

Is Your Daughter or Daughter-in-Law Pregnant? For Family Harmony, Follow these 5 Rules!

Kathy Hartke, MD | July 13, 2018

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?
Aging for Beginners

The Grandparent Chronicles Part 2: How Much Influence Did Your Grandparents Have On You?

Adriane Berg | May 29, 2018

I didn’t realize how much my grandparents affected me until recently—and I’m almost a grandparent! What about you?

How to Stand Up to Your Overbearing Parents
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How to Stand Up to Your Overbearing Parents

Susan ­Newman, PhD | May 12, 2018

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.

6 Ways Your Cat Can Make You Sick—or Even Kill You
Pets

6 Ways Your Cat Can Make You Sick—or Even Kill You

Richard O’Brien, MD | April 23, 2018

For me, there are few things in life that can beat the comfort of snuggling with my pet cats—and I’m…

How to Stay Close to Your Grandchildren When You Live Far Away
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How to Stay Close to Your Grandchildren When You Live Far Away

Nancy ­Samalin | February 1, 2018

Here are the best ways you can stay connected to your grandchildren, wherever they are.

Mistakes Parents Make That Push Adult Children Away
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Mistakes Parents Make That Push Adult Children Away

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, PhD | January 12, 2018

Our children will always be our children, but once they turn 18 or leave home, they also are adults with…