All articles tagged with #family
A mother asks Dear Abby for help because her son's home is dirty to the point that it affects her breathing. Abby suggests it could be an allergy to dust or pet dander and urges a medical test; she also advises telling the son that, due to health concerns, she can no longer watch the pets when they travel.
Ahead of the 2026 Masters, Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest is all smiles as players share the course with their kids in a playful, photo-heavy preview that highlights candid family moments from stars like Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and more.
Justin Thomas opened with an ace as the Masters Par 3 Contest delivered a day of memorable highlights: Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley each recorded holes-in-one (Bradley extending a rare back-to-back year feat) while 90-year-old Gary Player chipped in for a birdie; Nico Echavarria won the 2025 contest in a playoff against J.J. Spaun, and no Par 3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters in the same year. The event, a longtime fan and family favorite, featured moments like Scheffler family participation and other players’ kids, and is played on the nine-hole course around DeSoto Springs Pond and Ike’s Pond, designed by George Cobb and Cliff Roberts. Live viewing details were provided for Masters.com, the Masters app, and ESPN platforms.
A wife refuses to host her husband’s friend’s bachelor party at their home due to childcare and routine concerns; the advice columnist calls the request unreasonable and labels the husband an asshole, recommending negotiation with alternatives like a nearby hotel or a weekend apart, and emphasizing clear communication and fair compromise.
Mission Viejo couple Zak and Cori Salazar, both diagnosed with cancer in 2023, face ongoing battles—Zak with glioblastoma and Cori with pancreatic cancer—while raising three young daughters; they lean on grief-aware parenting, death-doula guidance, and a daily commitment to living fully, even as a scare over a brain MRI led to halting Zak's chemo after it proved to be a false alarm.
A father seeks guidance after his wife wants to disinherit their son simply because the son doesn’t plan to have children. The column argues that punishing a child over a personal life choice is cruel and likely damaging, and suggests protecting the son’s interests in the will while addressing the wife’s grief. It explains that changing a will generally requires both spouses’ cooperation, recommends consulting an estate attorney, and urges a candid discussion with the wife about her motivations, with therapy (individual or couple) as a possible path to redirect her anger.
British billionaire John Caudwell describes raising eight children (ages 2–47) with hands-on, frugal parenting: no nannies, quality time and schooling from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., economy travel, budget clothes from Zara/Primark, modest gifts, and financial support tied to effort, all wrapped in unconditional love and disciplined guidance to help them be happy and contribute to a better world.
Chuck Norris died at age 86 on March 19. His twins, Dakota and Danilee, posted heartfelt Instagram tributes with childhood photos, calling him the greatest father and protector while vowing to carry on his legacy. A family statement noted Norris’s death and that he’s survived by wife Gena O’Kelley and children Dina, Mike, and Eric, as well as 13 grandchildren, praising him as a man of faith, discipline, and kindness who inspired millions.
The asylum claim for Adrian Conejo Arias and his son Liam Conejo Ramos—the family pictured with the viral bunny‑hat boy and formerly held at the Dilley detention center—has been denied, their lawyer said; the pair had been released from detention, highlighting ongoing scrutiny and challenges surrounding family asylum cases in U.S. policy.
Jared Spurgeon, the Minnesota Wild captain, will become the 76th NHL player to play 1,000 regular-season games for a single franchise, a milestone earned after 16 seasons in Minnesota. The profile highlights his humble, family-first life in Edina, the way teammates are welcomed into his home, and how his kids are rooted in the community, all while he battles back from injuries and expresses a desire to finish his career with the Wild, with a 1,000th-game ceremony planned for March 21 against Dallas.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was released from prison after a 10-month sentence following a no-contest plea to charges including premeditated attempted murder; in his first public statement since release, he thanks supporters and says he’s adjusting to life at home with his family and slowly returning to normal activities.
Nicole Kidman speaks about life after finalizing her divorce from Keith Urban, saying she was in her shell during a 2025 hiatus but is moving forward in 2026 with multiple projects, including Scarpetta and a Practical Magic sequel, while prioritizing her family as a single mother. The divorce settlement named her the primary caregiver to their two daughters, with Urban having weekend parenting time and no alimony or child support.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban finalized their divorce in January after 19 years, with irreconcilable differences cited. In a Variety cover interview, Kidman spoke for the first time about the split, stressing she’s focused on moving forward and preserving her family, and noting she won’t discuss the details out of respect as her daughters grow into young women.
A Washington Post advice column discusses a reader’s question about how to teach kids not to get their hopes up. A mother aims to be a realist, warning against disappointment, but her children read it as “sucking the joy out of everything.” The piece highlights the challenge of balancing grounded expectations with encouragement, suggesting parents can acknowledge hurt while leaving space for hope.
Hilary Duff gets candid about her 2014 divorce from Mike Comrie, co-parenting, and a long-running rift with her sister Haylie that inspired a new song; she also discusses how growing up in the Disney machine cost her some innocence, touched her body-image, and shaped her early fame, as she promotes Luck … or Something and prepares a world tour.