Parenting & Relationships

New research on the children of LGBTQ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) has unequivocally revealed that they are not only psychologically healthy, but often appear to exhibit better social and academic adjustment and a significantly lower incidence of social problems than their peers.

A new article in Family Relations suggests wives who are not working may seek work as a substitute for husband's labor if he becomes unemployed, and finds that during a time of economic downturn wives are more likely to enter the labor force when their husbands stop working.

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

From the producer of the popular on line The Go-To Mom.TV, comes a handy guide filled with practical tips that reject old-fashioned discipline and instead use empathy and emotion coaching, a more effective, open-hearted method of support and positive change. Blaine shows how to put in place life-changing solutions and access previously untapped resources. This book is written for parents who struggle to solve the day-to-day problems of raising kids. She offers emotion coaching solutions for dealing with tantrums, nightmares, hitting, bedtime, whining, bedwetting potty training, shyness, and anger.

More than ever, as people grow older they are maintaining and nurturing work relationships as a primary part of their social network

Early intervention among young adolescents with delinquency problems may help prevent the development of long-term crime and substance abuse problems

As worried seniors pull their money out of the stock market, their trusted financial advisors are steering them toward annuities. Coauthor Bob Carlson has a word of advice: look before you leap.

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

In the past decade, the institution of marriage has undergone significant changes. The dramatic rise in cohabitation, the significance of divorce and single parenting, and the negative influence of technological communication are just a few examples of the challenging new trends facing 21^st century couples. Now, a classic, best-selling marriage book has been revised to reflect the new frontier in marriage enhancement and divorce prevention.  

The first international comparative study of inter-generational family relationships and the impact of elder care

Absentee fathers aren’t only devastating to young men. They also have a profound impact on women’s sense of self-worth.

Showing gratitude in personal relationships strengthens bond

Whether it's the loss of a job, a marriage, or a life, we've all faced uncomfortable situations where we don’t know what to say. How do we pause, listen, and offer comfort in those hard moments?

A new study from the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals that teenagers who have experienced several family changes are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviour

A new study from the Journal of Marital & Family Therapy cautions the use of psychotropic medications for children

Beginning with Cain and Abel, the relationship between brothers has been fraught with drama. The first book of its kind - NOW IN PAPERBACK - to explore the unique bonds of brotherhood exhibits stories short and long, comic and tragic, nonfiction and fiction, from some of the most renowned writers of our time.

Many enter marriage hoping it will always be as passionate and exciting as a great date – not unlike the relationships modeled on reality shows like “The Bachelor”. But both research and experience suggest that marriage is more like a fruitful garden that requires the right tools, patient care, and sensible effort in order to achieve enduring success.

High Incarceration Rate for African-American Male Youths

Lack of Diagnosis and Integrative Care for Children with Autism

Study Suggests New Ways To Build the Multicultural 21st Century Family