The Secret To Success? Having A Big Sister
A new study suggests big sisters have a powerful impact. (Sorry, big brothers, you don't make as much of a difference.) But there are also potential downsides for the sisters.
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'What Real Friends Do': How to Navigate Tough Conversations About COVID-19
With a spike in COVID-19 cases colliding with cold weather and the holidays, many Americans are facing difficult decisions about whether and how to socialize.
Paycheck-To-Paycheck Nation: Why Even Americans With Higher Income Struggle With Bills
In the pandemic, a third of Americans struggle to pay usual costs, even some earning over $100,000. But living on the edge financially is nothing new in the U.S. Three households share their budgets.
Detroit-Area Entrepreneur Launches Bowling Alley On Wheels During The Pandemic
Terence Jackson Jr., 34, runs Luxury Strike Bowling, a rentable, private mobile bowling alley that offers a unique entertainment alternative to Zoom parties as the city remains on lockdown.
Abigail Disney: How Can Corporations Treat Their Lowest-Paid Employees Better?
At large corporations like Disney, many employees can barely get by. Filmmaker and Disney descendant Abigail Disney says that's unacceptable. She calls on Disney and others to put people over profit.
Tammy Lally: What Is The Personal Toll Of A Financial Crisis?
Acquiring debt and buying on credit has been the American way since the 1920s. Financial advisor Tammy Lally describes the toll that consumerism and money-shame had on her family in the early 2000s.
As A Stepparent, Kamala Harris Puts 'Families You Choose' In The Spotlight
When Vice President-elect Kamala Harris takes office, she brings with her what stepdaughter Ella Emhoff describes as a "big blended family." Other blended families are celebrating that visibility.
PHOTOS: Despite War And Violence, Kids Still Find 'Moments Of Playfulness'
Photojournalist Danielle Villasana shares images from 'Entitlements,' a new exhibit that showcases the resilience and perseverance of children living through war and conflict around the world.
Milwaukee Mall Finds Socially Distanced Way For Kids To Meet Santa
Kids taking photos with Santa is a cherished experience no longer doable in the pandemic. To keep safe, some shops are selling personalized Santa videos and others are popping Santa behind plexiglass.
A Biden Promise About Overseas Abortion Funding Could Prove Difficult To Implement
It's part of an ongoing back-and-forth: Republican presidents ban U.S. funds for foreign aid groups that 'promote' abortion, Democratic presidents revoke the ban. This time things could be different.