What do you do when the adult kids move out ... and then come back? It's not uncommon - the Census Bureau reports that more than one out of three Millennials (ages 18-34) are living at home with their parents. (In some states, it's nearly 50%!) -

  - Should children be in the main church service with the big people? We had eight children and we've tried to keep them in "big church" with us as much as possible. And we found that, with some wisdom and attention, it's not only possible,

  - Whether the economy is strong or struggling, the traditional Christmas gift-buying rush is a major expense. When you've got a big family like ours, that only accentuates it! This week, we're talking about ways we've learned to make your Christmas ...

The Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest time of year on America's highways, and you may be driving long hours with little ones on board. How do you manage this so you all arrive at Grandma's in good spirits?

Once upon a time, when we were young parents a long way from home, we heard someone say, "Date night is absolutely necessary for a healthy marriage!" When you're new in town and grandparents are a thousand miles away, that's discouraging!

Are Manners Important? In the digital age, when informality and familiarity is the norm in so many places, is it too “old school” to teach manners to your kids? Have we moved past all the old social niceties?

If your child has siblings it's just about certain they'll have squabbling. Sibling rivalry of one sort or another is unpleasant but normal - the question for us as parents is, "What can I do about it? How can I deal with the bickering and arguments,

Homeschooling with Babies and Toddlers We homeschooled from the very beginning, which meant that we’ve always had babies and toddlers in the mix. We’ve always had multiple ages to deal with! - What’s the number one thing we wish we’d known?

Move over, Millennials - the new generation has arrived! Researcher Jean Twenge calls them iGen - the first generation that's grown up with smart phone in hand. How has that shaped their thinking? What does that mean for the rest of us?

Is your son or daughter an entrepreneur at heart? Are you or they, either one, debating whether college is even worthwhile for a young person aiming at their own business?  This episode, we talk with our son Samuel Adams Young,