Empty nest syndrome can hit parents hard. Here’s how to cope.

Empty nest syndrome can hit parents hard. Here’s how to cope.

When Tapashi Rabeya’s only child, Sam, headed to college about a seven-hour drive away, it marked not just her introduction to life as an empty nester, but also her first time living alone. Speaking to Yahoo Life ahead of that move, the divorced single mom said that she was excited about the friends, experiences and … Read more

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff have a ‘big, beautiful blended family.’ Therapists say it’s ‘inspiring.’

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff have a ‘big, beautiful blended family.’ Therapists say it’s ‘inspiring.’

If she is elected, Kamala Harris wouldn’t be the first president to also be a stepparent — that distinction falls to POTUS No. 1, George Washington, who was stepfather to his wife Martha’s two surviving children from her first marriage. And the White House certainly isn’t a stranger to blended families in their many forms, … Read more

Many parents feel lonely and burned out — and the U.S. surgeon general is speaking out about it. 3 tips to get help.

Many parents feel lonely and burned out — and the U.S. surgeon general is speaking out about it. 3 tips to get help.

Being a parent, especially one with a baby or young child, can be isolating. From making sure bills are paid, kids are fed and the house is clean to navigating nap times, illnesses, jam-packed extracurricular schedules and homework, parenthood can leave moms and dads feeling burned out and isolated. This “parental isolation and loneliness” is … Read more

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Some grandparents feel resentful about being expected to babysit. A grandma explains why — and how to address it.

Some grandparents feel resentful about being expected to babysit. A grandma explains why — and how to address it.

Grandparenting has changed drastically over the last few decades, yet there are still misconceptions about what’s expected when helping out with the grandchildren. Grandparents are far more active these days, with many working beyond retirement age, traveling frequently or leading busy social lives. But as a grandparent who was once a busy mom myself, I … Read more

Blippi makes learning fun. Now the children’s entertainer is teaching kids about body confidence.

Blippi makes learning fun. Now the children’s entertainer is teaching kids about body confidence.

The children’s entertainer Blippi has helped children get excited to learn about numbers, colors and shapes. Now the popular character (originated by Stevin John and currently played by Clayton Grimm) will be teaching young people about body confidence and self-love. New data commissioned by Blippi’s parent company, Moonbug Entertainment, and conducted by We Are Family … Read more