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My mother grew up in a beset post-Depression family that saddled her with too many responsibilities, including, from age 9, tending her three siblings while her mother worked nights as a nurse and slept days.

Among her siblings was Aunt Cathy.

Aunt Cathy was always considered "off” by my hardened grandmother, though I always wondered if she ...Read more

'SINNERS'

Rated R for strong bloody violence, sexual content and language.

What it’s about: A historical horror movie about twin brothers returning to their hometown in Mississippi in 1932 and encountering otherworldly danger.

The kid attractor factor: Teens will be drawn to this big horror blockbuster film for the big screen genre thrills....Read more

DENVER — Against all odds — and with an assist from beloved children’s program “Ms. Rachel” — Christina Galliani doubles as a stay-at-home mom to her toddler and a full-time employee at an information-technology company.

During working hours, Galliani tends to emails and Zoom calls from her house in Parker while wrangling her 2½-...Read more

Jonathan and Jacqueline Sanchez didn’t grow up learning about money. But now, at ages 41 and 42, they’ve built a million-dollar net worth and are making sure their two kids have a financial head start most adults never get.

The couple built their wealth through a strategic mix of real estate and traditional investments. The Sanchez family ...Read more

Q. My child’s father and I share custody of our 14-year-old daughter. She and I have always been great friends, and she often confides in me. Evidently, she recently cut first period, got caught and the school requires an email from a parent to allow her to return to class. She wants me to write the letter and not tell her dad. I’m torn ...Read more

Our youngest daughter called the other day sounding harried. “I’m in the middle of cooking and I’m short an egg. Is it still OK to borrow an egg from a neighbor?”

I didn’t know what to say. Miss Manners never covered this one. Then again, Miss Manners probably never paid more than 75 cents for a dozen eggs.

It used to be fine to ...Read more

Aline Weiller’s "FUN: Essays on a Life Embraced" is a delightful and heartfelt collection that captures the essence of joy, nostalgia and the beauty of everyday experiences.

With wit, warmth and an undeniable gift of storytelling, Weiller invites readers into her world: a place filled with family, pop culture, personal reflection and the kind...Read more

Restaurant prices have been creeping upward in the last few years, and for many people, this means dining out has become a special indulgence instead of a regular occurrence. But what if you could enjoy your favorite restaurant dishes without the hefty menu price?

That’s where The Everything Restaurant Copycat Recipes Cookbook by cookbook ...Read more

Did you become far too invested in "The White Lotus" Season Three for it to only be eight episodes? Have you scrolled through every Tweet, TikTok carousel and Instagram comment about the finale and still aren’t satisfied? Are you dreaming of a vacation where the conversation poolside is seeping with mixed messages and underlying motivations?

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Forget the diaper toss game and mimosa station. The hottest trend for expecting parents in 2025 is the nesting party — a low-key, practical spin on the traditional baby shower. It’s all about getting things done with your sleeves rolled up, not just sipping punch and unwrapping onesies.

According to Pinterest Predicts — an annual report ...Read more

“All of my friends who have kids are in hell.”

When Chappell Roan said these words on a recent episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, she probably didn’t foresee the online firestorm they would create. The 27-year-old pop star went on to say that she doesn’t know anyone her age with children who is “happy, well-rested, or has light...Read more

'DROP'

Rated PG-13 for strong violent content, suicide, some strong language and sexual references.

What it’s about: A single mother on a first date is tormented by threatening cellphone messages.

The kid attractor factor: This techno-thriller does not have much appeal for younger audiences.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Your past does not ...Read more

Teaching kids about money has taken on new complexity in our digital age. While previous generations learned financial basics through piggy banks and cash allowances, today’s parents are turning to technology to help children understand modern money management and develop a better relationship with the screens they are so often glued to.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Scams are usually financial crimes, but they’re almost always about more than money.

When a grifter tricks somebody into pre-paying a tax for a fake lottery win, or writing a check to a bogus charity, or wiring cash to bail a supposedly wayward grandchild out of a (nonexistent) Mexican jail, the loss runs deeper than a ...Read more

Q. My 15-year-old son goes back and forth between his father’s home and mine. When he’s ready to return, I always go to the supermarket and stock up. Yesterday I was talking to his bonus mom (my co-parent’s wife) and she mentioned his favorite food at their house. I was shocked. He never eats burritos at our house, and I told her so. I ...Read more