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Coping with your adult child's addiction isn't easy, but it is possible. Avoid "rescuing" and set aside any self-blame. Do what you can to educate and nurture yourself.

Here are five organizing tips that will brighten up morning routines for families everywhere.

Bipolar disorder, according to nami.org is "a medical illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning."

Who can say what it's like living with a loved one that has Alzheimer's disease or dementia? The primary home caregiver copes with the difficulties every single day.

The Internet leaves kids vulnerable to torment from online bullies 24-7. Following are tips to help kids resist or recover from cyber bullying.

When an adoption falls through, it is easier for adoptive parents to grieve the loss of the child with the support and help of friends and family.

Some very simple but effective parenting tips can help the family become closer, laugh more and enjoy daily life as it is.

Choosing to share the mortgage commitment with a family member, friend or even a work colleague could be a viable option for people struggling with housing affordability.

A support group for parents of multiples proved to be a huge source of help for Sokie and Steve Goulet as they raised their twins, Lauren and Michael. Learn more here!

Staying together as a family takes a new set of communication skills, particularly during the teen years. Envisioning your family's plan is the first step.

Teaching children how to respond in a variety of difficult or uncomfortable situations can help to prevent them from being bullied and can help stop bullying behaviors.

Researchers in Europe found that by playing a game that simulated bullying in school, kids learned strategies that helped them avoid being victims.

These seven easy rules will help you reduce credit card debt in your family and find freedom from credit card stress.

One in six children lives in poverty in America. Save the Children provides many programs to help with literacy, nutrition, emergency relief and more.

Shabanu not only paints a beautiful portrait of Pakistani life in the desert, but is also a great story about a girl growing up and discovering who she is.

Tips for work-at-home parents on how to manage time, have more energy for work, gain support and work around household chores.

Children's books about adoption for preschoolers typically introduce adoption concepts such as unconditional love, family diversity and ways of creating a family.

Born during the Civil War when America was on the brink of modernity, Charles Marion Russell used his art to record the fading days of the Old West, its land and people.

Your middle school child is stressed and moving towards depression. Find support here for identifying depression signs and ways to relieve stress

From Olympic athletes to stand-up comedians, these celebrity foster kids offer inspiration to waiting kids and adoptees throughout North America.

The red brick building stands like a beacon to achievement and an historic monument to a man and the tiny town he created around his snuff factory in Helmetta, New Jersey

Much is made of the stress that brides experience when planning their weddings, but grooms can find their engagement and wedding planning just as stressful.

Canadian attorneys who specialize in adoption can help birth and adoptive parents with legal documents, court representation and adoption finalization processes.

Carving the time for regular family meals out of today's busy schedules takes planning, but it's worth the effort. Here are 9 tips for successful family meals.

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will be returning to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour on May 18 at the Warsaw Open in the Polish capital.

A prominent historian of the antebellum south sees Michelle Obama as the Alex Haley of her generation. She is potentially more significant.

Teach students about disaster relief and recovery organizations that work to help the victims of disasters all over the world.

This year, extend invitations to neighbors and college students who may be celebrating alone. Volunteer to serve dinner at a homeless shelter. Share with people in need.

Thanksgiving is this week. Lower holiday stress by cooking a little each day. Thaw and cook the turkey by Tuesday. Prepare desserts on Wednesday. Finish up on Thursday.

In transracial adoption, adoptive families learn to embrace their child's birth heritage, become racially aware, and deal with stereotypes and prejudice as a family.

This article explores the month ahead for the signs Aries and Taurus.

October may be Breast Cancer Awareness month, but doctors suggest we think and practice pink all year long. Breast cancer survivors like Kristen Berset agree.

A nice fire, hot cocoa, popcorn and a DVD on TV - these are the reasons many people enjoy winter. Yet, for homeless people, winter is a time of extreme hardship.

Most Haitian students living in the United States fit into 1 out of potentially 3 categories depending on their affinity for American versus Haitian culture.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has a rolling application process, so there is no deadline for applications. Here is how to apply and get past the first round.

Joe Ball was an early serial killer, even before the phrase was coined. He was reputed to have butchered his victims and fed them to his pet alligators.

Anyone interested in improving health, living a satisfying life, or understanding human behavior will benefit from Dr. Amen's new health and personal development book.

Navigate the family successfully this holiday season by putting the family into perspective, maintaining healthy boundaries, and being open to change.

Meet the 16 Americans who will be living in the Brazilian highlands for 39 days. They will be competing with each other for the one million dollar prize.

So a friend has just received a serious diagnosis. You want to be supportive but you know people can be sensitive at times like this. Learn what not to say.

If a older friend or loved one is struggling with a serious illness, there are several fairly easy actions friends can take to provide caring and unforgettable support.

Jonny Lang's "Turn Around" releases today, a sizzler if ever there was one. Read the stories behind the songs on "Turn Around."

The last week of the year is a great time for introspection and figuring out wishes for the year ahead. A New Year's ritual evokes such wishes by symbolizing each one.

During this busy time of year, Advent traditions help give fresh meaning to the holidays and make it easy to celebrate Advent as a family.