The Calming Qualities of Tuna the Comfort Cat
Lex Hinkley shares how her cat, Tuna, helps her to deal with her anxiety and panic disorder.
Friends and Family
A Soldier, An Iraqi Orphan and the Family They Make
Captain Southworth describes the extraordinary circumstances by which he met his son.
How an Injured Bird Helped Her Cope with Grief
By B.J. Taylor3 min read
After a tragic loss, B.J. Taylor found healing with the animals in her life
Honoring Our Fathers: The Writer’s Father
Alice Hunt talks about her inspiration, her father.
An Olympic Gymnast’s Mom
Teri Johnson talks about raising a champion: her daughter, Shawn Johnson.
‘Dogs’ on Netflix: The Surprising Personal Story Behind the Hit Show
By Alikay Wood4 min read
How an attorney’s chance encounter with a stray pit bull led to the creation of the show Dogs.
Kids in the Kitchen: Tanya Steel, Part III
Author Tanya Steel advises parents to encourage their kids to try everything and open their palate.
Kids in the Kitchen: Tanya Steel, Part II
Cookbook author Tanya Steel reveals what her kids love to eat.
Kids in the Kitchen: Nancy Piho on Eating Out
Nancy Piho gives her advice for eating at restaurants with children.
Keeping Kids Clean: Advice for Parents
By Leslie Adair, Ph.D., Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation3 min read
An expert from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation offers tips on how parents can help keep their children happy, healthy—and safe.
Addiction Claimed Her Son’s Life, But Not His Story
By Susan Salomone8 min read
Susan Salomone uses what happened to her son to help end the stigma associated with addiction
