Do too many parents try to live through their kids and put too much pressure on them? I wasn't forced to play sports as a kid. My dad played hockey throughout his young life, up to and including high school. However, not wanting to force me and my brother to follow in his footsteps, he didn't sign us up to play hockey, or any sport, when we were...

Along with brightly colored Easter eggs, rabbits have become associated with Easter. But while giving a bunny as a present to a child on Easter morning may seem like a fun and innocent gift, it often doesn't turn out that way. "Rabbit sales at pet shops generally quadruple right before the Easter holiday." says Lisa Roy of the Animal Rescue League...

I have lived at least three days' drive from my grandparents and most of my extended family my entire life. Though it didn't surprise my mother, I know it was hard for her when I followed in her footsteps and moved across the continent from her and my dad. The independence that motivated her to move from Virginia to Ontario, Canada, sight unseen,...

According to the US Census Bureau, over 2.5million children in the USA live with their grandparents and not their parents. In an article on our site, author Frank Jones explores the increasingly common phenomenon of being a parent again at 50+. Joan Giesbrecht didn't have to deal with raising her grandchild alone, but she nevertheless didn't feel...

Since Disneyland opened in California in 1955, the Walt Disney theme parks have captivated the imagination of children and adults alike. They have withstood five decades of shifting culture and remain destinations though of as being full of wonder and magic. But will Disney's theme parks continue to remain relevant in the future? Disney is already,...

Think summer camps are just for children? Put away the Elmer's glue and safety scissors. Adult summer camps are all about fun, grown up style. From outdoor activities to self improvement, there are many different options for adults to recapture their youth or to explore a new activity. It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to have fun....

Don't live the life of a mom on your own. Share your challenges with a mentor. "Jack, what should I write this month's column about?", I yelled to my Wii-playing ten-year-old in the next room. "What do you mean?", he asked as he walked into my office, oblivious to the fact that I've been writing a column for about eight years. "Well, each...