How to Gracefully Exit a Conversation Without Being a Jerk
Cornered by a chatty Cathy? It can be hard to figure out how to end the conversation. Here's what to say without being rude.
Generations Have Been Clashing for Centuries—Our Experts Explain Why
The kids are alright—or are they? Here's why every generation looks at the world, and each other, differently.
Here’s What Was Happening in the World the Year You Were Born
We recap the biggest news event from each year—1980 through 2000
The Top Baby-Name Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2026
Check out these trendy baby-name themes that will be all the rage in 2026. Is your kid's name on the...
How to Maintain a Good Relationship with Your Parents as You Get Older
There's even a trick for getting them to stop treating you like a kid
Apartment Rents Are Up a Staggering 41% Across the Country. These Are the 10 Cities Where You’...
Renting an apartment comes with serious sticker shock these days
Holiday-Shopping Cheat Sheet! Here’s What Nearly 50% of Kids Want for Christmas This Year
Bonus: You can even buy it at the last minute
Looking for Love? These Are the 10 Best Cities for Singles, According to a New Report
Is your city helping or hurting your dating prospects?
How to Tell Your Family You’re Not Coming Home for Christmas
You've made your decision—now it's time to break the news to the family. Here's how to do it without igniting...
How to Stay Close to Family When You Live Across the Country
Distance doesn't have to mean disconnection. Here's how to maintain meaningful family bonds no matter how many miles separate you.
Here’s How to Actually Be Friends with Your Siblings as Adults
A sibling relationship can be your closest bond—or your most complicated one. But there is a trick to making yours...
Here’s Why People Are Going “No Contact” with Their Parents—And Why They Say They&...
No one ever makes the decision to cut their mom or dad out of their life lightly, but for some,...
Here’s Why People Are Freezing Their Blankets Outside—And Whether You Should Try It Too
This trend went from Scandinavian tradition to social-media sensation. But is it a good idea?
This Is the “Right” Time to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner, According to Experts
Yep, there’s an answer to the great Thanksgiving dinner timing debate—and we have it!
100 Questions That’ll Help You Get Closer to Your Family
Take the time to deepen your closest relationships
They Found Belonging Through Chosen Family—And You Can Too
From neighbors who become like parents to friends who show up like siblings, chosen families are filling vital roles in...
This Is the One Thing You Should Always Store in a Clear Plastic Container
This organizing hack is a game changer for a tidy, orderly home
They Created a Family Compound—And Now Have a Built-In Village
What if the solution to the cost-of-living crisis and the loneliness epidemic is living with your parents again? One in...
We’re Growing Up with Fewer Cousins—And Here’s Why That Matters
Our families are becoming smaller, which means we're heading into the "great cousin decline." Here's what it means for the...
Gen Z Parents Don’t Like Reading to Their Kids, a New Study Says—Here’s How to Make It Fun
A new generation of readers is missing out on an essential experience: reading aloud with their parents. Here's how parents...
Clever Tricks for Stealing Some Alone Time During Holiday Get-Togethers
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of space with these alone-time ideas
The Results Are In! These Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2025
Expecting? Just here for the baby content? This list of 2025's top baby names has all the popular ones—plus a...
New Report: These Are the Top 10 States to Raise a Family In
Did your state make the cut?
What Are Hub-Sons, Exactly? In This Economy, They Might Be a Really Good Idea
Your parents bought a house for three nickels and a handshake. You can barely afford rent. So what if the...
The Winners Are In! Find Out the Crayola Color Each Generation Voted as Its Fave
Color—and Crayola crayons—brings the generations, and the world, together
Is This Number Combo the New “6-7” for Teens? Here’s the Scoop on the Latest Slang
Warning: You are about to enter the world of brain rot
This Is the Real Reason Why Restaurants Can’t Seat Incomplete Parties (So Think Twice Before A...
Good luck getting seated before your whole group arrives! Restaurant experts explain why it's important to arrive on time.
Here’s What It Means If You See a White Pumpkin This Halloween
The unusual color holds deep meaning for many people
These Are the 10 U.S. Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Goes the Furthest
With costs rising for almost everything, it makes sense to live where you get more for your money
Happy 25th Birthday, Jacob and Emily! These Are the Most Popular Baby Names from 2000
Yes, 25! (Feeling old yet?) Here’s a look back at the names that dominated the start of the century.
Here’s the Real Reason Why Pencils Are Yellow
Yellow for prestige, pink for panache and a secret connection to Dolly Parton—meet the most glamorous school supply you've ever...
