DEAR ERIC: I am the youngest of four and the only girl. I happen to be deaf (I speak and read lips). It’s always been a ...

After my son asked about our family history, I set out to uncover my father's lineage, piecing together a family tree once ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, emotional, or mental—whenever possible. Disagreeing with others often results ...

Dear Prudence, When I was 4 years old, my parents divorced, and my father moved away. I grew up thinking that my b ...

Family businesses often underestimate the strategic power of their familial identity, defaulting instead to corporate models that erode the trust and long-term relationships that set them apart. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. The success of a family-owned business is defined by relationships – ...

I’m sure it would kill my younger sister if I told her what I found.

It's that time of year when families come together to celebrate — or argue — over the holiday dinner table. Experts say it's normal for this season to bring unique challenges with loved ones, but ...

At one time, the word “family” meant people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Today the definition embraces the many close relationships that form the foundations of your life — whether you ...