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Family and Relationships

Read the latest Family and Relationships Articles from Next Avenue.

A woman talking with her father who is sitting in a wheelchair. Next Avenue

From Wild Ride to 'Driveway Talks'

Wanting to give my 94-year-old dad a trek outdoors wasn't the good idea I hoped it would be, but we came up with a better solution
September 27, 2023
A collage of pieces of a handwritten letter. Next Avenue

Finding My Mother's 'Talk' In Her Handwriting

Handwriting is living talk. Type and talk-talk can make me feel like I'm drowning, but handwriting breaks me apart.
September 20, 2023
Sisters sitting next to each other and eating oysters. Next Avenue

After My Father Died, So Did My Close Relationship With My Only Sibling

It took years, but we worked through the resentment and denial. Today, we embrace the gift of our deep bond.
September 13, 2023
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An old photo of a young girl with her grandmother. Next Avenue

How My Grandmother's Love of Stories Launched My Career

My beloved Granny called herself an 'open book' and gave me an appreciation for her life story
September 8, 2023
A grandfather helping his grandson take his first steps. Next Avenue

Grandparenting Is About Hope

It's the 'heard-but-not-said' word to describe the gift of watching our grandchildren grow
September 7, 2023
An older couple smiling together. Next Avenue

How My Grandparents Helped Shape Me

Honoring my grandparents Merlin and Muriel and the love and lessons they continue to share with our family
September 6, 2023
A photo collage of the Beatles and Rihanna. Next Avenue, music

Old Ears, New Music

My daughter and I have had surprising influences on each other when it comes to our favorite music
September 4, 2023
A photo of a person's legs and feet propped up on the couch. Next Avenue, empty nest

Empty Nest? I Wish!

My daughters have left home and started the next phases of their lives, but my husband is another story
August 23, 2023
A couple smiling together on their wedding day. Next Avenue, marriage

'Grow Old With Me' — Secrets of a Long Marriage

We just celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary. Here's why our marriage has worked.
August 14, 2023
A young boy holding a small handmade rocket. Next Avenue

Aviation Camp: An Intergenerational Blast-Off

A summer science camp helped 'men of science' — a boy and his grandfather — bond and form an ongoing connection
August 11, 2023
A mother and daughter during a family therapy session. Next Avenue, estrangement

Is It Ever Too Late for Family Therapy?

Age really doesn't matter when it comes to improving relationships and fostering healthier family dynamics
August 9, 2023
a group of mourning people laughing at a funeral. Next Avenue

Is It Okay To Laugh at a Funeral?

Humor can help heal, defuse tension and offer mourners a chance to more fully remember a loved one's life
August 4, 2023
Two friends laughing and walking together on a beach. Next Avenue

Consider Resetting Your Friendships

While your social skills may feel rusty, take stock of your relationships and then take steps to improve the ones that matter most
August 1, 2023
A mother and daughter smiling together outside. Next Avenue

The Thing I Feared Most Happened — And It’s Not So Bad

My mom living here helped me see that when I thought she needed saving, what she needed was for me to be kind and supportive
July 14, 2023
A man working on his laptop with a baby on his lap. Next Avenue

Navigating Midlife with Young Children

Sure, they are tired, but older parents are also very hands-on and less apt to sweat the small stuff
July 7, 2023
A dog leaning out of a car window. Next Avenue

Dr. Dog, Marriage Maven

I was in no hurry to disrupt our lives with a dog, but Casey proved to be just what we needed to repair our marriage
July 6, 2023
A grandmother hugging her grandson. Next Avenue, in-laws, grandparents

How to Get Along With the Other Set of Grandparents

It's a grandparenting dilemma — how to share time, attention and defuse hot-button issues
June 22, 2023
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