The complexity of modern family dynamics demands a sophisticated approach to holiday communications, particularly as families navigate both in-person and virtual gatherings. This evolving landscape of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nina A. Kohn is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Syracuse University and a Visiting Professor at Yale Law School. This ...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, family gatherings and festive cheer. However, for many, it can also be a period filled with anxiety and tension, especially when it comes to ...

"It's not even Christian," I argued with my dad decades ago about his church's exclusion of members who were out of the closet. Sometimes, my moderate-minded mom would step in and offer a slice of pie ...

Family discussions, whether at dinner or during car rides, are crucial learning opportunities for children. They learn vital ...

Think about the last time your family sat down together and actually talked. Not quick updates shouted over shoulders or texts fired off between rooms. A real conversation. Chances are, the setup of ...

Families that stay stable and connected aren't afraid of confrontation. Some families learn to embrace the awkwardness and tension that come with unresolved discussions. This not only fosters an ...

Most of the time, it starts the same way—your phone lights up with a familiar name, and you answer because it feels like the ...

It’s challenging to watch your parents get older — to see the father who taught you to play sports now struggle with stairs or to worry that the mother who once drove you to school should no longer be ...

I’m often asked for tips about how to run successful family meetings. The questions usually focus on matters of logistics: choosing the right venue; selecting the appropriate attendees; structuring ...