Family & Relationships
Adopting a Child from Abroad: The Basics
In this guide, you will learn how to prepare yourself for an international adoption. More…
How to Become a Foster Parent Howcast video
Being a foster parent can be as rewarding for you as for the children. Make sure you’re ready and qualified for the challenge.
How to Calm a Crying Baby Howcast video
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching—and, let’s face it, sometimes nerve-wracking—than a wailing infant. Here are a few ways to soothe your sweet little crybaby.
Choosing the Proper Wording for Your Wedding Invitations
In this guide, you will learn the proper wording for every occasion and situation, from formal to casual. More…
Creating a Seating Plan for Your Wedding Reception
Creating a seating plan for your wedding reception can be one of the most harrowing things about planning a wedding. More…
How to Date When You’re BrokeHowcast video
Just because you have no money doesn’t mean you can’t show someone a great time.
How to Deal with Bullies Howcast video
Unfortunately, almost everyone faces a bully now and then. But we’re going to teach you how to take their fun away.
How to Deal With People Who Dominate ConversationHowcast video
Can’t get a word in? Deal with people who dominate conversations and join in on the talk.
How to Determine If Your Child Has an Anxiety Disorder
Many kids are more anxious these days, but how much anxiety is too much? More…
Diamonds 101: Cut, Color, Clarity, and More
If you’re in the market for a diamond engagement or wedding ring, you’ve entered a world with its own vocabulary of jewelry-related terms—the Four Cs (Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carats), inclusions, points, certificates, and more—all expressing different facets of diamond quality and authenticity. More…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Over a Breakup
These do’s and don’ts will help you maneuver the actual practicalities of healing a broken heart. More…
How to Get Over a BreakupHowcast video
A breakup is definitely hard to get over. Focus on a brighter future and move on with your life.
How to Get Over a Breakup and Maintain Your Online Dignity Howcast video
Ending a relationship is even more difficult when you have to see constant updates from your ex.
How to Get Over Unrequited Love in Ten Easy Steps
There are no two ways about it, unrequited love can be hell—but you can snap yourself out of it. More…
Great Gift Ideas for $20, $50, and $100
Showing people you care about them does not have to cost a lot. In fact, you can find thoughtful and much-appreciated gifts for as little as $20. There are even more options if you have $50 or $100 to spend. More…
How to Handle a Visit from the In-Laws
So your in-laws are coming to visit … and you’re not exactly thrilled, or are having anxiety about it. In-law visits can be pleasant when you’re armed with a few tricks to manage some of those sticky situations. Here is some helpful advice to help your next in-law visit be a manageable one. More…
How to Handle Your Breakup on Facebook
Breaking up has always been a painful, miserable business, but social networking has added a whole new level of mortification to the process. More…
How to Handle Your Partner’s Emotional Infidelity Howcast video
Your partner can be emotionally unfaithful to you when they become emotionally connected to someone else.
How Your Brain Functions When In Love
We say our hearts are overflowing with joy. Or we bemoan our hearts breaking. But when it comes to love, the brain, not the heart, is the engine that gets romance started. It’s also what can grind your next love affair to a halt.More…
How to Increase Breast-Milk ProductionHowcast video
Sluggish breast-milk production needn’t hinder breast-feeding success—try these steps to increase production and keep your baby happy.
How to Keep Calm With a Crying BabyHowcast video
Your child can pick it up from you in your posture, facial expression, muscle tension and breathing tempo, and they will react accordingly. Remember, you're the adult even if you feel out of control -- calm yourself to help them.
How to Make Up After a FightHowcast video
We will all encounter conflict with our boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife at many, many points of our relationship. Resolve your issues and focus on making up after a fight.
Relieving Pregnancy Discomfort
Pregnancy is a wonderful, rather short-lived, time in a woman’s life. On the flip side, however, is the reality that pregnancy often brings with it a whole bag of physical discomforts. More…
How to Teach Your Child to Sleep in Their Own Bed Howcast video
Make bedtime the best time by teaching your child to sleep soundly in their own bed.
Things to Consider When Planning for a Divorce
Before you move forward with divorce, the savviest attorneys would advise you to make some preparations. It might seem heartless, but if you plan to ask your spouse for a divorce, or if you think your spouse might want one from you, there are some matters you should take care of first. More…
Tips for Buying a Jogging Stroller
Choosing the right jogging stroller is important for your family, no matter whether Mother wants to get back into her pre-baby shape or Father needs an exercise option that accommodates him and the baby. With a jogging stroller, running or walking can occur with a baby in tow. More…
How to Trim a Baby’s NailsHowcast video
Ten little fingers, ten little toes. . . which translates into twenty nearly microscopic nails to trim. But fear not, it’s easier to do than it sounds.
Unique Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For-Person
The key to finding the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person is to gather as much information as you can about them before going shopping. In fact, finding a unique gift won’t be difficult at all once you match their lifestyle and interests to some of our suggestions.More…
What to Do If You Think Your Child Has a Disability
When you bring your baby home from the hospital—all peaches and cream and perfect—the last thing you may consider is the possibility that your child may grow up and show indications of a disability. More…
How to Write the Perfect First Message on an Online Dating SiteHowcast video
These research-based tips will help you pen the perfect introductory note.