Last year, our older son, Jacob, was tested for the gifted program at his school. At the time, he didn’t fully understand why he was being pulled from class. My husband and I never explained to him ...

During dinner my son asked me to tell him the truth, and I knew what was coming. He asked if I was Santa, and I knew I had to be honest. It didn't ruin our Christmas and I hope it strengthened our ...

Dear Amy: I recently completed genetic testing and learned that my brother and I are half-siblings. We have the same mother, but we do not have the same father. Fortunately, my mother (who is in her ...

Ladybugs are insects that are part of the Coccinellidae (beetle) family. Similar to other beetles, ladybugs have a hard exoskeleton. They have rounded backs topped with shell-like forewings called ...

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the importance of disclosure and trust among loved ones. By Kwame Anthony Appiah My son is a senior in college. His best friend and roommate for the last four ...