Routines play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of a family. They provide structure, security and a sense of unity, especially in a world where time is short and obligations are piling up.

Do you eat dinner with your kids around the same time every day? Or maybe you always read a book with them before bed. These kinds of family routines can make a big difference. Dr. Eshleman said when ...

Family life looks different than it did just a few years ago. Maybe you’ve noticed that the things your family used to do together are slipping away or changing. It can feel frustrating to see these ...

We often treat home and work like rival siblings. One is supposed to be the refuge from the other. Shut the laptop, close the mental tabs, and leave the office behind. The psychological reality is ...

Every family needs routines. They help to organize life and keep it from becoming too chaotic. Children do best when routines are regular, predictable and consistent. One of a family's greatest ...

Every family needs routines. They help to organize life and keep it from becoming too chaotic. Children do best when routines are regular, predictable and consistent. One of a family's greatest ...

Every family needs routines. They help to organize life and keep it from becoming too chaotic. Children do best when routines are regular, predictable and consistent. One of a family’s greatest ...

(Family Features) With time away from work and school – not to mention indulgent feasts and social commitments – it’s easy to let good habits go by the wayside around the turn of the new year. Whether ...

As a young child, I remember my mother taking my sister and I for walks every evening after dinner. Her doctor had recommended walking as a form of exercise. Walking has many benefits including ...