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Family and Relationships

Read the latest Family and Relationships Articles from Next Avenue.

A vintage photo of a woman holding shopping boxes. Next Avenue

Personal Shopping for My Mother

My mother always enjoyed shopping for us. Later in her life, we were happy to find her what she wanted.
May 11, 2023
A mother and daughter walking together. Next Avenue

Where You Lead

A mother reflects on the sweet and loving relationships she has with her two grown daughters
May 9, 2023
A grandmother smiling with her grandchildren. Next Avenue

The Wisdom of Mom

Everything I know about money management, I learned from my mother
May 8, 2023
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A mother holding up an older photo. Next Avenue

She Loved Where She Lived

A son recalls the ways in which his late mother loved her life
May 4, 2023
Two older sisters sitting down and having an argument. Next Avenue, sibling relationship, rivalry

Sibling Rivalry Isn't Just for Kids

Sibling relationships may be frayed well into adulthood — some can be repaired, and some can't be
April 25, 2023
A fridge with family photos. Next Avenue, child free, no grandkids

I Will Never Be a Grandparent

A reflection on not being a grandparent and the gifts that come from both grief and gratitude
March 21, 2023
Two side-by-side photos of a brother and sister. Next Avenue

A Good Goodbye

My last communications with my brother were loving. It could have been different.
March 13, 2023
A father apologizing to his estranged adult daughter. Next Avenue, family estrangement

When A Parent Apologizes to Their Estranged Adult Child

For my father and me, forgiveness was a process that came in fits and starts. Apologies aren't miracles but they can open a door.
February 27, 2023
A close-up shot of a football and a helmet. Next Avenue, Next Avenue, A Giant Win, Tom Coughlin

A Life of Wins and Losses

How Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Coughlin is adjusting to the death of his beloved spouse and life away from the game that brought him fame
February 10, 2023
A group of people smiling in front of cathedral ruins. Next Avenue, visiting ancestral land, family genealogy, family history

You Can Go Home Again

Here are 6 steps to help you locate, research and get the most out of visiting the land of your ancestors
January 30, 2023
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
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