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A Good Parent's Dilemma: Is Spanking Bad?
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- June 12, 2008
Plenty of people argue for an occasional swat.
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Good Parents, Bad Results
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- June 12, 2008
8 ways science shows that Mom and Dad go wrong when disciplining their kids.
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Parents Say Money Isn't the Most Valuable Inheritance
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- May 14, 2008
Survey finds that most would rather pass on their perspective on life.
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Reporter's Query: Leaving a Legacy
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 13, 2008
Did your family pass on wealth in a creative way?
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Parents Are More Web-Wary Than Teachers
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- May 8, 2008
Survey shows teachers are twice as likely to think the Internet helps build social skills.
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Autism's Link to Parents' Schizophrenia
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- May 5, 2008
A genetic association could lead to a better understanding of what causes autism and how to treat it.
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Paternity Test Hits Drugstores Nationwide
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- April 3, 2008
Over-the-counter DNA test won't stand up in court, but it's said to be 99.9 percent accurate.
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Awkward Topic: Parents and Money
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- March 27, 2008
A new study suggests that families don't talk about money, so kids don't learn.
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Is Empty-Nest Syndrome Nothing but an Empty Myth?
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- March 5, 2008
Far from falling apart, many parents relish the change that comes when children leave home.
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Sex Talk—More Is Better
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- March 3, 2008
A new Rand study shows that you've got to keep returning to the birds and bees.
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School Kids Need Flu Shots—but Why?
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- February 28, 2008
The CDC has ruled, but I wonder if the reason is to protect Mom and Dad.
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The Perils and Perks of Helicopter Parents
By Lucia Graves -
Education
- December 18, 2007
They can help with the college application process, unless they do too much.
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Moving Back With Parents Takes Planning
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 18, 2007
Living with Mom and Dad as an adult doesn't have to be as awkward as it sounds.
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Taking Care of Your Parents: Keeping Them Socially Connected
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- November 2, 2007
Getting involved with other people can have a huge payoff in happiness.
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Taking Care of Your Parents: Protecting Their Finances
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- November 2, 2007
Money is a touchy subject, but avoiding the tough discussions can lead to disaster.
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Taking Care of Your Parents: Preparing the Home
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- November 2, 2007
Consider outside counsel and some help from technology.
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Taking Care of Your Parents: Safeguarding Their Health and Safety
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- November 2, 2007
Much of the decline that many people assume defines aging can be avoided or postponed.
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15 Ways to Take Care of Your Elderly Parents
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- November 2, 2007
With long-range planning, it's possible to extend the years of health and independence.
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Housing for Your Elderly Parents, in Your Backyard
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- October 31, 2007
The tiny-house movement might hold an answer for families moving Mom and Dad in.
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Expect to Care for Your Parents? Plan Early
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- October 23, 2007
Alexa Abramson, author of a book on caregiving and VP of Retirement Living TV, discusses how to plan
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