Family
Serena Williams Announces Retirement to Grow Family, and Other News from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
The Focus on Meghan and Harry’s Family Size is Weird—and Wrong
Population Matters just awarded the couple for limiting their family to two.
A Case for the Rejuvenation Weekend
If your weekend activities are giving you burnout, consider this.
Five Recent Films with Humanizing Scripts for our Times
Movies that offer a glimpse into different cultures' human stories.
From the Editor’s Desk: Love in All Its Forms
What I learned from Valentine’s Day in a blanket fort
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Cultivating Meaningful Connection with a Victorian-Era Parlor Game
Having fun with Proust’s Questionnaire
Embracing “Unpretentious Hospitality”: Hosting for—and with—Small Children
Several moms share about being both hostesses and guests
What Living with My Grandma Taught Me about Growing Old
What seemed ordinary has at times been extraordinary
Real Men Share What They Love about the Women in Their Lives
A reminder that beauty does not conform to a single idea or definition
Important Questions to Ask If You Disagree with Your Boyfriend on Values
Navigating this topic with respect and grace.
Relevant Tips for Exploring Your Family History
A beginner's guide to tracing your roots—no DNA test required.
She Walks in Beauty: How Other Women Shape Our Beauty Lives
Beauty is central to the lives of women—and that's a good thing.
What My Aunt's Cooking Lessons Taught Me About Relationships
There's wisdom to be found in the kitchen
Persuasion's Poise: Learning How to Deal with Difficult Family Members by Studying Austen's Anne Elliott
Take some tips from a Jane Austen heroine.
Lively Group Games That Require Only Paper and Pens
Make the most of your family time this holiday season.
A Therapist's Tips for Handling the Holidays as a Newlywed
Times have changed, but for the good.