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Family and Relationships

Read the latest Family and Relationships Articles from Next Avenue.

Empty nesters at home making breakfast. Next Avenue

Lost and Found - A Story of Empty Nesting

After dropping the youngest child at college, adjusting to a different way of life brings insight and opportunities
January 26, 2023
Vintage clothing hanging up in a closet. Next Avenue, mom's old clothes

Why Can't I Get Rid of My Mom's Clothes?

She's been gone for five years, but giving away all of her clothes is harder than I expected it would be
January 6, 2023
A person walking alone in winter. Next Avenue, family estrangement, holidays

Standing Alone: Living with Family Estrangement

Broken relationships can be painful and reconciliation isn't always a common goal. If it is, here are some steps to take.
December 22, 2022
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A yonng person standing in front of an old car. Next Avenue, siblings remember childhood differently

When Siblings Remember Childhood Differently

I had never considered the many different ways that my sister and I viewed our early years
December 12, 2022
Saying cheers around the table after giving thanks. Next Avenue, gratitude quotes, generosity quotes, thanksgiving

15 Timely Quotes on Gratitude

These inspirational sayings will put you in the Thanksgiving spirit
November 24, 2022
A group of family and friends eating a holiday meal. Next Avenue, Redefining family, family distancing

When Friends Are Family

A foundation of shared interests, trust and affection for each other informs these important connections that may be closer than family relationships
November 21, 2022
A young woman loading a dishwasher while her dad cooks a meal. Next Avenue, moving back home, living with parents

Hey Mom! I'm Home

They may have moved back to save money, but Gen Z kids should also be willing to accept some responsibilities around the house
November 15, 2022
A woman sitting next to her mother at a restaurant. Next Avenue, french cooking

For My Mother and Me, Cooking was Complicated

My mom's aspirations to be a perfect homemaker didn't match mine, but I've grown to appreciate what she taught me
November 11, 2022
A woman driving in a car. Next Avenue, divorce, dementia

Dementia and My Divorced Parents

They have forgotten me, and each other, but their former charismatic personalities occasionally surface
November 7, 2022
A grandmother taking a walk with her grandchild in a stroller. Next Avenue

The Brave New World of Baby Care

New grandparents may face a steep learning curve
November 1, 2022
Three siblings smiling at home. Next Avenue, long covid

Immigrants, Long Covid and Multigenerational Living: A Family's Story

A glance into a multigenerational household filled with learning, growth and love opportunities
October 26, 2022
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