When Aisha Patterson first moved into a family compound in Oklahoma in 2023, the primary goal was to become more self-sufficient. With 20 acres of land for three households — one for Patterson plus ...

I spent the first decade of my career living internationally, thousands of miles and at least six time zones away from my family and longtime friends. Of course, relationships can traverse distance, ...

Imagine navigating through a forest, where each tree represents a family, and its roots represent its members that span back many generations. The roots, entwined and deep, hold the shared experiences ...

Debra Bruno’s story illuminates the often overlooked history of slavery in the North. By Rachel L. Swarns This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign up for Race/Related here. Debra Bruno used to ...

There’s been a lot of public commentary in reaction to Beckham’s posts, with people choosing sides. But no matter your opinion on Beckham’s situation, one thing is clear: Family issues are something ...

Family systems therapy, also called family therapy, is a psychotherapy treatment that focuses on the relationships between family members. Family systems therapy uses a different approach than many ...

Imagine popping your head into the attic of your childhood home and finding a box overflowing with recordings, photos, documents, and diaries compiled by relatives who have long passed.

In October 2023, the federal parliament passed major changes to how children’s cases are decided under the Family Law Act, which kick in next month. Among other things, they repeal a controversial ...

Familial manipulation refers to behavior within a family unit, in which a family member will use manipulation tactics to hold power and control over another family member. Manipulation involves a ...