I was done having kids, knowing that I wanted only two. Then, in 2020, my 15-year-old nephew moved in with us. I was naive to think that parenting a teenager would be easier than parenting a toddler.

This project involves building an "ultimate" kid workbench for a 2nd birthday. The workbench features a durable butcher block ...

First and foremost: I LOVE my niblings. I’d give my life for each and every one of them. My sister and I are very close, and I was over the moon when I found out she was pregnant with her first, ...

Dear Eric: I have a mid-20s nephew who appears to be afflicted with a severe case of failure-to-launch syndrome. He dropped out of college after six months, moved in with his mom (my sister), only ...

Dear Eric: Our 11-year-old nephew (on my husband’s side) is like Dudley from the “Harry Potter” series. He’s spoiled, entitled, rude and disrespectful to young and old family members. Family ...

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Although there's a time and place for traditional talk therapy, my favorite way to decompress doesn't require an appointment, copay, or extremely soft couch. All that's necessary: my two nephews.

DEAR ERIC: It’s time for me to update my will, and I’m struggling with the division of my assets. I have no children of my own, and my general plan is to leave some to charity and distribute the rest ...

Dear Eric: I have a mid-20s nephew who appears to be afflicted with a severe case of failure-to-launch syndrome. He dropped out of college after six months, moved in with his mom (my sister), only ...

Many families face complicated emotions when it comes to love, loyalty, and inheritance. Topics like being childfree, blended families, and what it really means to leave a legacy often spark strong ...

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