Category: Families and Family Life

Hospice Is a Profitable Business, but Nonprofits Mostly Do a Better Job

Nearly three-quarters of hospice organizations are now for-profit. Complaints of fraud and profiteering are growing.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Never Saw My Parents Kiss’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Mi madre, la extraña

Corté contacto con mi madre y quise olvidarla. Ahora intento recuperarla en recuerdos.
My Husband Flies First Class and Puts Me in Coach. Is That Fair?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on who deserves what in a marriage.
The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners

In an era of surging home and stock values, U.S. family wealth has soared. The trillions of dollars going to heirs will largely reinforce inequality.
Welcome to the Era of Very Earnest Parenting

Millennials, guided by influencers like Dr. Becky and the women behind Big Little Feelings, are trying to deal with their children in a new way.
My Mother, the Stranger

After cutting off all contact with my mother, I tried to let go. Now I’m trying to hold on.
Heather Armstrong Was the Original Influencer

With her blog, Dooce, she ushered in an age of confessional writing online by women, inspiring millions of readers and creators to come.
12 Ways to Save on Family Spring Break Travel

The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Like everything else these days, the cost of a family vacation is rising. With spring break season upon us, here’s how to keep costs under control.
What It’s Like to Become a Caregiver to Your Parents in Your 20s

The New York Times – Business:
Many adult children end up caring for their parents late in life. But when the role reversal happens in their 20s and 30s, the burden can feel too much to bear.
When Your Career, and Retirement, Are the Family’s Business

The New York Times – Business:
Succession plans, or the lack thereof, can hinder the transition to a new generation — and affect how loved ones fund their later years.
Fathers Gained Family Time in the Pandemic. Many Don’t Want to Give It Back.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A substantial share of fathers who took on more domestic work during lockdowns have kept it up, new data shows, and rearranged their work lives to do so.