Shana Aborn

As much as we may enjoy Memorial Day as part of a weekend that heralds the start of summer fun, it's still important to remember that the holiday is about remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country. In addition…

Dog owners want the very best for their fur babies, and when they're looking to make a move, they look for areas of the country where their pets will feel most at home. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for folks who want to relocate to…

Children's literature has come a long way since the Dick and Jane primers of 60-some years ago. Kids today have the luxury of turning to old favorites like Green Eggs and Ham, or to new classics like Pinkalicious. They also have their choice of…

Weddings are wonderful occasions to begin with, but they take on an added layer of meaning when the couple either have children together or from previous relationships. For them, the day isn't just about becoming spouses; it's about becoming a…

Say what you will about the whole Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie marriage and divorce mess, but the A-list celeb couple did at least one thing right. I'm talking about Angie's one-of-a-kind Versace dress, which was accented with reproductions of drawings…

When summer arrives, parents of kindergartners find themselves stunned to realize that the year they simultaneously anticipated and dreaded is already over. What's more, they're even more astonished at how far their child has come since the day they…

Tackling the overflowing closet, paper-laden desk, or disaster-area playroom isn't what anyone would call a good time, but boy, it feels so good when it's done. The trick is to find the decluttering method that works best for you, and to employ it…

When we describe ourselves as "tongue-tied," it usually means that we're too shy, embarrassed, or overwhelmed to talk in a particular situation. (Imagine, say, bumping into Ryan Reynolds on the street and going all homina-homina-homina.) But for…

As more couples enter second marriages or opt to wed after they become parents, they look for special ways to include their children in the festivities. In addition to putting them in the wedding party and having them participate in the ceremony (by…

Most parents take for granted that their children will be going to a public or private school for a dozen or more years, starting at about age 5. But a growing number of American families are rethinking their idea of education and opting to teach…

A child's relationship to a grandfather begins long before birth, as the whole family eagerly anticipates the bonding moments to come. Once the baby arrives, it's time to decide what nickname to call the grandfather (or both grandfathers, if your…

Having a baby today involves more than just visiting the OB and painting the nursery. Expecting couples typically post splashy pregnancy announcements on social media, host gender-reveal parties with cakes or balloons heralding the surprise, and go…

It can be hard for women to imagine themselves being called "Grandma." I can't be that old, can I? But then they hold their grandchild in their arms for the first time, and instantly they accept and treasure their new role. But do they have to be…

Poor Monday. It's the Misfit Toy of the week, the one no one plays with and no one wants to see hanging around. But like it or not, we have to face it every seven days, and we might as well make the best of it by having a little fun at its expense.…

This is 21st-century life for you: One of our most cherished Mother's Day traditions now is one that wasn't even an option when we were growing up (or when our own mothers were young, of course): I'm talking about posting a Mother's Day meme on…

Eating nutritious foods makes you feel physically and mentally great... most of the time, at least. It's one of nature's most frustrating ironies that some foods which are normally good for you can have the opposite effect. For instance, nuts, milk,…

Expectant moms have a lot to keep track of during those long nine months — their weight, their diet, the baby's movement — and a lot of time to wonder about the little person growing inside. Will my child be a genius? A star? Or the kid that…

Our bodies are truly a miracle. They help us get around and perform our work, they create life, and they're also capable of giving us amazing physical pleasure. We don't think much about what goes on with our bodies when we're making love, but you…

It's not easy being a member of the British royal family. Apart from the whole business of governing the empire, there are loads of rules of protocol the royals have to follow in order to maintain their dignity and their standing within the family.…