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Robert and Rita Wilson had plans. "I was going to be retired by now," Robert Wilson said. "I was going to do this, I was going to do that -- and I was putting money away."
Those plans changed nine ... more

The presidential campaign exploded Thursday into a bitter debate over women's work, a day after a Democratic adviser made a dismissive remark about stay-at-home mom Ann Romney, wife of the GOP candidate Mitt Romney.
Wednesday night on CNN, Democratic strategist ... more

Our sixth grandchild, Leena Elizabeth Imhof Gottcent, was born on March 19, just three days short of my own birthday. We're excited, even though (alas) she lives in far-off California. When you read this, we'll be out there for our ... more

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Children who must put a parent in long-term care for the first time suffer from sticker shock.
More than 1.5 million senior citizens were in America's nursing homes, according to the latest statistics available from the Centers for Disease Control. ... more

Grandparents are traveling with their families more, and they're attracting cruise lines, hotels and theme parks eager for their growing business.
At least 5 million family vacations a year in the United States span three generations, with grandparents often paying ... more

Grandparents are picking up the tab more during these tough economic times, treating the whole family to a vacation or just flying the grandkids in for a visit, some hotels and travel agents say.
More than ever, the Best Western ... more

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Grandparenting comes naturally to me because my parents were excellent role models.
Just like my two granddaughters who are being raised next door to me and my husband, my children were raised next door to my parents. I know that ... more

Ed. Note:  Buying toys for a grandchild this holiday?  Some helpful advice.
To a baby, blocks aren't just toys. They're appetizers.
Eight-month-old Anna Swanwink doesn't just stack her soft cloth blocks. She chews them, inspects them, rolls them across the carpet. ... more

Being a mother is one of the greatest joys of my life. Many of the happiest moments I've experienced in my 59 years have been because of my four kids. And, to be honest, there have been some lows, too. ... more

As a pastor's wife, Becky Hunter has heard many lamentations over mothers-in-law -- particularly as it applies to the relationship with a daughter-in-law.
As her three boys grew up and married, she never wanted to be the reason for any ... more