Family Relationships

Emotionally immature parents lead grown-up lives, but on the inside they are like damaged little kids who are incapable of connecting with their children.

Free online genealogy resources including family tree makers, vital records, census, and tax records. You will also find free church, school, and immigration records. YouTube and government resources are also noted.

Whether you're a dad yourself or just want to have some fun, here's a long list of unfunny, embarrassing, groan-worthy dad jokes and gags to use in various situations, plus a discussion of why we like dumb jokes.

The author has struggled for decades with the enmeshment between her mom and her troubled adult brother. This unhealthy bond has often left her and her other siblings feeling abandoned. She has four pieces of key advice for others who face this situation so they don't become frustrated and defeated.

Is kissing your child on the lips acceptable? This is an ongoing debate among parents and professionals, and both sides provide interesting arguments. Here's a look at common stances on physical affection with children and how to know if it's inappropriate.

Losing a loved one is always difficult. It is healthy to take time to grieve. However, there are some personal tasks that need to be done shortly after your loved one's passing. Here are 10 practical tasks you may need to complete to help you navigate the period right after the loss.

Take your genealogy research a step further and turn it into family stories. Profile a person or a family in a compelling story to share with family or put in a blog.

Revealing study results show toxic mothers blame everyone else when a child cuts ties with them.The child, however, disagrees completely.

Are you feeling distant and maybe even scared that you and your partner aren't in love anymore? As with everything else after a baby, adjusting your relationship to your new life takes time. Here's some tips on how to get there.

Is your kids' grandmother narcissistic or just self-centered? Here's a checklist of telltale signs of a toxic grandma and ideas for how to deal with it if she is.

This is a collection of the sweetest, nicest, and most heartwarming things you can say to your dad to make him feel cherished and appreciated.

This is a collection of the sweetest, nicest, and most heartwarming things you can say to your mom to make her feel appreciated and cherished.

As I child, I was an introvert. I can help you understand your quiet child.

Bonding with stepchildren isn’t easy. You haven’t known always known them, and you have different personalities and opinions. Here’s how I bonded with each of my fiance’s kids.

I share how I made my family history research more productive, more educational, and more fun by using commonly available GPS tools.

Difficult family relationships have been shown to cause an increased number of chronic health conditions, particularly in older individuals. In this article, negative and positive family relationships are reviewed along with their outcomes.

My father is homeless, and we have no relationship. I wanted to share five things I want others to know about what it's like.

Whether you're just starting out or have a more developed family tree, Facebook groups can be great resources for genealogy research. Here's a look at different types and how they can help.

Mothers with BPD frequently oscillate between over- and under-involvement in their parenting style.

Unidentified photos of mystery ancestors are tempting to toss. Don't do it! Here are suggestions for what to do with those.

Your sisters are your first friends, but after you grow up and move away, how do you stay close? Here's how to help keep sisterly ties strong as you juggle life.

When blending our families, my husband and I fell into so many relationship sinkholes, I felt it necessary to share a warning with other blended families.

Visiting your family or friends who have a new baby? Wondering what to expect? Here are guidelines for visiting new parents with their baby in the first few weeks.

Parents often have a favorite child, no matter how much they deny it. Here are seven signs that Mom and Dad are playing favorites.

Have a friend that is estranged from one or both of their parents? Here are a few things you should avoid saying to them, as well as three things they need to hear.

Newspapers.com is a wonderful resource for researchers. Genealogists love it! Here are tips from a librarian for getting the best results from your searches.

As a woman who doesn't desire to have children, there are things that I would like you to know about me and other child-free women.

Do you get asked, "Why aren't you having kids?" Wondering what to say to shut these questions down? Choose from 50+ funny, punchy, or serious responses to use.

These are the things to look for if you're wondering if your parent is getting too old to take care of themself.

Congratulations on becoming a grandfather. Here are 100+ alternative names for grandpa to choose from.

Congratulations on becoming a grandmother. Are you looking for a fun name to go by other than the traditional names? Here are 100+ names to choose from.

More and more parents are being cut out of their adult children's lives. It's a difficult and heartbreaking phenomenon, no matter which side you're on.

Discover how to research gateway ancestors of royal descent by chatting with family, gathering records, using online resources, and more.

Every day, hundreds of ties are severed in families due to a misunderstanding and poor communication. How do we cope with losing a parent who's still alive? Keep reading to learn my take on this phenomenon and the coping strategies used to emotionally navigate these complicated waters.

When you ask children funny questions, their answers can be funnier than the questions themselves! Here are over 100 questions you can ask kids right now.

Kids have many interesting things to share. It’s just a matter of finding topics and talking with them. This list provides 120+ conversation starters for kids!

The main issue in most Christian families is the neglect of Biblical principles. Here are four principles you can practice to alleviate problems and improve happiness.

Do you want to be a good mother-in-law? Consider changing your tactics, as well as remembering how you felt as a daughter-in-law.

Daughters who grew up with absent fathers (whether through death, divorce, or neglect) can fall into a trap. By ignoring their anger, acting invulnerable, and blaming themselves, they can get stuck in a state of victimhood. As such, they can become closed off from giving and receiving love.

Here's how to connect your DNA to your family tree on Ancestry.com so you can learn how you're related to your DNA relatives and unlock more about your heritage.

Whether her dad was physically or emotionally absent, a girl can get stuck in grief and self-pity because of it. As an adult, she doesn't want his rejection to diminish her joy or limit her potential. The author gives 5 pieces of advice so fatherless daughters can move on and enjoy purposeful lives.

Since August 2016, I have been building a family tree and trying to identify my ancestors who originated in Europe. Based on successes and failures, I suggest a number of tips for doing genealogy research.

In this article, learn how to download your raw DNA data from My Heritage, which you can then upload to various websites so you can compare results.

What do parents do when their child goes through a divorce? What about the grandchildren, if there are any? What is the role of the parent or grandparent in the changing family landscape?

Have you found yourself struggling to maintain a healthy relationship with your mother-in-law? Worry not; this can be a common problem for many. Read this article to start mending your relationship with your mother-in-law.

Does your mother-in-law suck the joy out of your life and make you feel powerless? Then it's time to take your power back.

Did you grow up in a broken home like me? I wanted to share with readers that even though growing up in a toxic home can be difficult, there are also lessons to be learned from it that can be applied to your everyday life.

Now that you've welcomed your baby home, you've also welcomed a whole new version of your in-laws: grandma and grandpa. With new grandparents comes uncharted territory for all involved. Let's figure out how we can get through it together.

Grandma, granny, nana, or mimi; there are many names that can be applied to the family matriarch. Sometimes the title is chosen because of language or cultural norms, or it is a selection made by a grandchild who is not yet able to voice the traditional title, so the name is shortened.

Scientists say the birth order has a great deal to do with how successful we will become. Is that really true? Let's discuss birth order psychology research.