Family Life

Learn how to correctly treat and tend to dog bites and cat scratches.

Teach your children how to deal with dogs -- whether it's the family pet or a strange dog on the street.

Learn the benefits of investing in mutual funds rather than individual stocks.

Learn the correct terminology, and you can speak and perform like an experienced investor.

When your elderly in-laws can no longer live on their own, you need to step in and take care of them, while still showing them respect.

If you're considering joining your in-laws' business, read this advice on making the right decision for your own career aspirations.

Learn how you and your spouse can create a game plan for your priorities, without being bossed around by your in-laws.

Be aware of the five common power plays your in-laws (and anyone else) may use to get what they want. Use this knowledge to prepare yourself for any family argument.

You and your spouse can decide where to spend the holidays without hurting the feelings of your parents and in-laws. Here's how.

There are eight steps to resolving power plays among your in-laws. Learn how to diffuse any family argument with these steps.

If you are much older than your spouse, or vice versa, you may encounter some resentment from your family and in-laws. Follow these suggestions for overcoming their negativity.

If you are beginning a second marriage, read these tips for dealing with your new in-laws.

If your future spouse and in-laws practice a different religion than you, follow these suggestions to ensure that both faiths are respected.

If you're marrying into a family from a different culture, it's important to educate yourself about all of their customs.

Do you feel like your father-in-law is controlling your marriage? These steps may help you resolve the situation.

It's normal to feel like you're in a competitive relationship with your mother-in-law. Here's help with working through the tensions.

Deciding how to address your in-laws can be tricky. Read these suggestions for help.

When you don't know what to call your new in-laws, things can get awkward. Read about some common obstacles to settling this issue.