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Go ahead, marry your cousin—it’s not that bad for your future kids
Just don't turn it into a family tradition.
The best family board games for all ages
Take a break and enjoy quality time by playing the best family board games.
Family dinners are good for our health—and it’s not just because of the food
The pandemic reminded us of the benefits of sitting down together for a home-cooked meal.
Unique birthday gifts for sisters: A cool sibling’s gift-buying guide
We put on our thinking caps (and called our own siblings) to find these birthday gifts for sisters. You’ll find something good on our list, for even the hardest-to-please sis.
4 big ideas on fixing American schools
Experts agree that the system needs to think bigger than test scores and statistics.
The happiness and heartbreak of a daughter’s first fishing trip
Would you take your kid fishing at your favorite spot, knowing the memory could end in agony?
This neurobiologist wants to know if children can inherit trauma genetically
Bianca Jones Marlin’s draws inspiration from her foster siblings for her important genetic research.
How to find joy during tough times
The feeling can arise when you connect deeply with others or experience harmony between your actions and values.
