Family

Texas mother allegedly left kids alone while she went on cruise

Elaine Hadley

Travel mistakes to avoid while flying Avoid travel mistakes with these wardrobe tips. Problem Solved, USA TODAY A Texas woman ...

Moms for Liberty targets FBI

Elaine Hadley

Merrick Garland defends school board memo amid GOP criticism Attorney General Merrick Garland insisted the memo was meant to respond ...

Jessica Alba steps down from Honest Company to pursue ‘new projects’

Barbara Terrio

Jessica Alba is driven by purpose Founder of The Honest Company Jessica Alba encourages other business owners to embed giving ...

Suki Waterhouse, Robert Pattinson share baby photos

Gregory Daniels

Suki Waterhouse answered one last question before the Emmys began Actress Suki Waterhouse answered one last question from USA TODAY’s ...

Why are 99 Cents Only Stores closing? The state of dollar stores today

Barbara Terrio

Are dollar discount stores a benefit or hindrance to local economies? This video explores the debate around Single Price Overstock/Discount ...

8.2M laundry detergent packets pulled, multiple brands

Barbara Terrio

Procter & Gamble has recalled 8.2 million potentially defective bags of laundry pods, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

My Family Kept My Dad’s Secret For Years. I Wasn’t Prepared For What Telling The Truth Would Mean.

Debi Johnson

Family secrets are nothing new. It’s safe to say that almost every family has probably hidden something from others, and ...

My best friend calls me his baby’s “aunt,” but he won’t let me babysit. I think I know why.

Debi Johnson

Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Have a question about kids, parenting, or family life? Submit it here! Dear ...

It takes a village to raise a child

Gregory Daniels

Chelsea Boes  |  Guest columnist “I keep hearing it takes a village to raise a child. Do they just show ...

Mom Frees Up Time For Herself By Feeding Her Kids Dinner At 3 PM

Debi Johnson

It seems like kids are always hungry. They’re constantly trying to sneak a snack or two whenever they get a ...