Help teens get handle on piles of paper

NEW YORK -- There's a reason why a new book about helping disorganized teenagers was published midway through the school year, rather than in September. Read More

Husband's child complicates estate

My husband died suddenly last year and I am the executor of his will. I recently found out that during a problematic time in our marriage, when my husband stayed with friends in another state until our marriage issues could be resolved, he may have fathered an illegitimate child while we were separated. Do I have to mention this to my attorney? Will my children and I be penalized for their dad's mistake? Read More

PBS series explores U.S. identity

Every now and then, a television project comes along that underscores the importance of genealogy, something many people are passionate about. Read More

Time spent together, away from kids, key to successful marriage

Remember the days when you used to get dressed up and go out on dates? When you ate at nice restaurants and spent hours talking about nothing in particular? Read More

Parents’ guide to new movie releases

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On the go

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'I love you' more than for Valentine's Day

My mother used to say, "Love makes the world go 'round." As a child, I thought she was misinformed or maybe even delusional. I was fairly sure it was money that made the world go around. Since our family didn't have any, we had no control over the world. Read More

Life skills workshop Feb. 15

The Junior Girls Day Out Community Project, a local nonprofit agency, will hold a life skills workshop 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Academy of Cosmetology in North Charleston. Read More

Parents losing out to gadgets

Balance often sought as kids seem to be plugged in 24/7

Like many working parents, Beverly Flaxington armed her daughter with a cell phone in fifth grade, when the time came for her to venture out alone. At first, it was a great way to stay in touch. Read More

Parents' Guide to New Movie Releases

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‘Rabbit' tale

The Robert Ivey Ballet will present the story of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' at the Sottile Theatre, 44 George St., at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday and noon Saturday. Read More

Be curious in ancestry research

When genealogists hear that researching African-American ancestors is difficult, many who are tracing them begin to expect some degree of failure. They may even decide that whatever information is recorded about those ancestors will be found in federal censuses, city directories and one or two other sources. Read More

Empathy needed for mom

Control issue may be at heart of tardiness

You two are my role models! My husband and I moved four hours away from the ex. The order states transportation by bus but the kids didn't like it, so we agreed to meet halfway. Read More

Books offer ways for kids to learn about bodies

‘It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health' by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley has been in print for 15 years and has sold over 1 million copies. Now, it's been updated for the 21st century. Read More

On the Go

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