YORK, Maine — Devon Bergeron was in a tight spot and needed help. With the costs of utilities on the rise, Bergeron had an electric bill that she could not afford to pay. As a single grandmother ...

Marrying when one or one’s partner has children in adolescence is not for the faint of heart. Because the new household dynamics can be very challenging to manage, it’s important to have realistic ...

Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph.D. After single parenthood, widowhood, or divorce, when a parent marries, a step-relationship is created between one’s children and the new partner. The step-family task is ...

Denyse Richter remembers one little boy she helped through her Step Up Parents organization. He wanted to play basketball. When she and her staff ascertained that his other needs were being met, they ...

Eldest sons step up financially, while eldest daughters take care of their parents: A new study from the University of ...

Research bears that out. When a new study just published by the Pew Research Center asked parents which accomplishments or values are most important to their children’s well-being when they become ...