About Sibling Rivalry
Chances are your kids are going to grow up as each other's friends, playmates, confidants, and protectors. They'll also be dreaded enemies, competitors, and adversaries when it comes to getting what they want from mom and dad.
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Activities for Kids in Quarantine
This article offers non-tech and lo-tech activities to get kids through another day of quarantine.
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Adjusting to Single Parenthood
Mothers and fathers that take on a new role of being a single parent have many adjustments to make in their lives.
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Advice for New Parents
Babies bring tremendous joy and anticipation, but they do not come with a set of instructions! What follows are tips to help you adjust to your new role.
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Aging in Place: Growing Old at Home (Part 1)
Staying in your own home as you get older is called aging in place. This article contains suggestions to help you find the help you need.
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Aging in Place: Growing Old at Home (Part 2)
Where can I look for help staying at home? Here are some resources to start with.
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Aid for Military Families
You may be able to get money for college or career school for your or your family member's military service.
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Becoming a Stepparent
Unfortunately, stepparenthood can be a tremendously difficult transitional period.
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Boomerang Kids: They Just Keep on Coming
There's no place like home. It's a happy Hollywood thought, and after the kids have left the nest it's nice for parents to ponder those occasions when they'll venture back to spend a little time at the old homestead.
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Budgeting for New Parents
Money and finances usually cause great strain on marriages and it certainly needs to be discussed when you are expecting a child.
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Building Psychological Toughness
Using mental training strategies to build psychological toughness is critical to strengthening physical fitness and maintaining individual readiness.
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Caregiving: Adjusting to Your New Role
For most people, change is not easy. This may be especially apparent in the changing roles experienced by caregivers and those for whom they provide care.
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Changing Family Roles
Family responsibilities often change when a family member is disabled.
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Coming Out
Coming out is the process of accepting yourself as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) person and then sharing that sexual orientation or gender identity with others.
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Coming Out at Work
Coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) at work carries the potential of tremendous benefits, but also the chance of difficulty.
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Conversation Strategies to Use When Talking With Older Adults (Part 1)
It is often a challenge to discuss difficult issues that involve change.
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Conversation Strategies to Use When Talking With Older Adults (Part 2)
Speak as you would to any other responsible adult.
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Coping with Current Events in Ukraine
If you served in Europe or the invasion of Ukraine reminds you of your past service, you may have a range of emotions.
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Coping with Loneliness
Loneliness is an emotion that comes from a lack of social connection. Find resources below for people experiencing loneliness.
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COVID-19: Helping an Older Relative Stay Connected
The goal should be to minimize both the risk of illness from COVID-19 and the risks that come from social isolation.
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COVID-19: Nursing Home Care and Assisted Living
If you have a family member in a nursing home or assisted living facility, what can you do to stay connected with them during the pandemic?
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Dads Are Different From Moms
Whatever approach you take to fatherhood, it's helpful to remember this: You don't have to be another mom.
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Dealing with Caregiver Stress in a COVID-19 World
In a world with COVID-19, stresses in caring for family members can be magnified by new worries and gaps in the usual systems of support.
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Do Social Ties Affect Our Health?
Scientists are finding that people's links to others can have powerful effects on health.
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Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and Loneliness as You Age (Part 1)
As people age, circumstances in their lives often change.
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Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and Loneliness as You Age (Part 2)
What steps can you take to stay connected and engaged?
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Expats: Stay Connected with Loved Ones When Working Abroad
The usual advice for people new to an overseas assignment is to become engaged in the life of your new location.
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G.I. Bill Benefits: Financial Support for Education and Housing
The Post-9/11 GI Bill has a few specific components that are unavailable in other GI Bill programs: Yellow Ribbon Program Transfer of Entitlement Option.
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Get the Most Out of Savings: Smart Savings Tips for 2021
Just as there are multiple routes to a destination, there are many acceptable ways to save money.
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Grieving the Loss of a Parent
When a parent dies, your world changes. You may be an adult now, but all your life you have also been your parent's child.
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Helping an Older Relative Who Lives at Home
In a COVID-19 world, some of the tried-and-true guidance for helping aging parents or other loved ones live safely in their homes must be accompanied with new qualifications.
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Helping Family and Friends Understand Alzheimer's Disease
After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, use these tips to help educate family and friends about the disease.
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Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer's Disease
Get tips to help children, teens, and grandchildren understand Alzheimer's disease.
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Helping Seniors Navigate COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is of particular concern to seniors because they are at a higher risk for severe illness if infected.
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How to Choose a Nursing Home
A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, provides a wide range of health and personal care services.
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How to Deal with Homesickness in College
It's common for students to feel homesick as they begin college. Many are living away from home for the first time.
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How You Will Receive Federal Student Aid
Your college or career school—not the U.S. Department of Education—will distribute your financial aid.
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Humor and Laughter Strengthens Relationships
Humor and laughter work to reduce stress, ease pain, and lift your mood.
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Infant Sleeping Patterns
One of the biggest challenges facing new parents is adjusting to the lack of sleep. Keep in mind that this won't last forever.
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Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
If your parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan, you may be eligible for an Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.
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LGBTQ+-Inclusive Language
Language can help bring understanding, and understanding can help bring compassion and connection, leading to more respectful and inclusive communities and workplaces.
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Loneliness and Social Isolation: Tips for Staying Connected
Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive.
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Long-Distance Caregiving
It can be really tough to be away from a loved one who is ill, injured or has a disability that requires care.
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Long-Term Care Considerations for LGBT Adults (Part 1)
This article is designed to assist LGBT individuals in understanding their unique needs and special considerations when planning for future care needs.
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Long-Term Care Considerations for LGBT Adults (Part 2)
LGBT individuals and couples need to ensure that services or housing providers are inclusive and culturally competent to work with LGBT families.
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No Retirement From Parenthood
There's no need to include your adult children in your day-to-day plans for a leisurely retirement, is there?
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Overcoming Loneliness as an Adult
Loneliness is the distressing sensation of feeling alone and without meaningful human connections.
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Parents' Influence on Their LGB Teen's Health
The teen years can be a challenging time for young people and their parents. This article provides information on how parents can promote positive health outcomes for their lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) teen.
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Pronouns for Respect and Inclusion
The problem with using gender-associated pronouns comes when you make wrong assumptions about the gender or gender identity of another person.
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Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes
At some point, support from family, friends, and local programs may not be enough.
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Resources for Parents of Transgender Youth
This page contains a list of resource links for parents of transgender youth.
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Respect: A Code of Ethics
The code of ethics for the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in New York State's Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is far-reaching in any situation.
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Respect: Treat People as They Should Be Treated
Many people know what the words loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage mean, but how often do you see someone actually live up to them?
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Returning to Work After Parental Leave
Becoming a parent is a huge adjustment. Returning to work can make this transition even more complicated.
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Returning to Work and Leaving Your Baby
Being a working parent creates a challenging adjustment for you and your baby.
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Sandwich Generation: Caregivers in the Middle
Many middle-age adults find themselves torn between the demands of raising children and caring for aging parents.
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Single Parent Dating Cheat Sheet
In many ways, dating as a single parent is just like dating for anyone else. But in other ways—many other ways—it's completely different.
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Social Apps to Keep Connected in Quarantine
Social apps can help you keep connected while in quarantine.
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Stay Connected to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation
As people age, they often find themselves spending more time at home alone. This can affect your health and wellbeing.
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Stay Connected with Friends and Family While Studying Abroad
The usual advice for students studying in another country is to become engaged in the life of your new location.
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Staying Eligible for Federal Student Aid
If you want to keep receiving your federal student aid, make sure you stay eligible. You'll need to continue to meet the basic eligibility criteria.
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Strategies for Single Parents
As a single parent, the best way for you to deal with the ever-increasing demands of parenting, working, and taking care of yourself is to concentrate on staying organized.
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Successful Stepparenting
The blending of two families is never easy. But stepfamilies can survive, even thrive, as a result of planning, give-and-take, and most importantly, time.
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Ten Warning Signs Your Older Family Member May Need Help
Any one of the following behaviors may indicate that an older adult needs assistance in the home.
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The Financial Resources File
Starting a financial resources file for an older adult will save on time and confusion. It is helpful to keep all information in one place. Below is a list of some of the items that should be included.
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The Meaning of Family
Everyone has his or her own definition of what constitutes a family, and with the definition comes a different meaning or understanding of what a family make up should look like.
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The Military Parent: Easing Separation Issues
Separations can be stressful for everyone, and especially for children. Even typical separations—like the first day of school or day care—can be difficult for child and parent alike.
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The Sandwich Years (Part 1): Tackling Finances
Globally, the number of people age 60 and older is growing faster than all other age groups, bringing new attention to the challenges faced by today's "sandwich generation."
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The Sandwich Years (Part 2): Managing Stress
This article focuses on the challenges faced by those in the sandwich generation.
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Tips for Divorced Parents
One out of every two marriages today will end in divorce, but it doesn't always have to result in tragedy. True, divorce can be extremely messy-more so when children are involved.
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Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
Here are tips for helping to care for parents or other adults who require assistance when you are at a distance from them.
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Transgender Children and Youth: Understanding the Basics
Gender identity and expression are central to the way people see themselves and engage in the world around them.
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U.S. Naturalization Through Military Service
If you are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply under special provisions.
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What Is an Aging Life Care Professional?
Aging Life Care Professionals (ALCPs) are becoming an increasingly popular solution to the problems that arise with long-distance care.
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When a Baby Joins the Family
The minute a new baby comes into the house, children can't help but realize that something profound has happened.
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When It's Time to Leave Home
The decision about whether your parents should move is often tricky and emotional.
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When You're Concerned About Loved Ones in an Area of Armed Conflict
If you have family members, friends, coworkers, or other loved ones who are in an area of armed conflict, it's natural to be worried for their safety.
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When You're Concerned About Loved Ones in an Area of Political Unrest
If you have family members, friends, coworkers, or other loved ones who are in an area of political unrest, it's natural to be worried for their safety.
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When You're Not Going Home for the Holidays
When the decision is made to not return home for the holiday season, you can be faced with a number of emotions.
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Your Aging Parents: Having Difficult Conversations
As an adult child, you may begin to notice your aging parents require more assistance.
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You're Safer, They're Not: Coping with Separation and Guilt in a Crisis
In a crisis such as an armed conflict or a natural disaster, families can be separated when some members move to safety while others remain behind.
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