Relationships

Do you get along with your siblings? Competition among brothers and sisters isn't limited to childhood. For many people, sibling rivalry continues decades beyond backseat bickering. ...

The good news is that the friends we make in our 60s are likely to be a good fit. By now, we’re comfortable with who we are and what we need in our lives. We’ve spent a lifetime making friends and we know how it works. ...

Being named executor of someone's estate is a measure of their trust and confidence. It's also a major pain. Just ask anyone who's done it. You can reduce the hassle factor by following a few key steps, keeping impeccable records, and meeting vital deadlines. ...

I have a friend whose husband began pitching boxes of stuff from their adult son's closet AS HE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY to move to Florida. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. ...

Kids love reactions that are explosive and colorful. The following experiments will definitely grab their attention, plus they use items you probably already have available in your kitchen. ...

Did we need to know that a grandkid is no longer wetting the bed? Or that a child finally doesn’t need a tutor anymore? Potty training updates, stitches in the E.R. — almost nothing is off limits on social media, but maybe some of it should be. ...

The gathering can be as basic or as complicated as your family. Host a backyard potluck or work with a lodge/conference center. Head to a local metropark or outsource everything to planners and caterers.  ...

Carefully drafted powers of attorney, trusts, transfer-on-death affidavits and other documents can help you avoid probate and protect you and your family from problems that may occur, both now and after your death. ...