family

Missing Your Loved Ones Over The Holidays? International Students Offer A Few Lessons

Brianna Scott

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For many people, this is the first year they'll spend the holidays and other milestones apart from family, due to COVID-19. That's something students studying in the U.S. from overseas know all about.

Beth McDonough (center) with her wife and stepdaughter. "Whether it's right or wrong, we still look to the president's family and the vice president's family as a representation of what the quintessential American family looks like," said McDonough.

As A Stepparent, Kamala Harris Puts 'Families You Choose' In The Spotlight

Juana Summers

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When Vice President-elect Kamala Harris takes office, she brings with her what stepdaughter Ella Emhoff describes as a "big blended family." Other blended families are celebrating that visibility.

Parent and child hand turkeys have a heart to heart.

Experts: Gobble All You Like, But Do It With The Turkeys In Your Own Household

Carter Barrett

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With COVID-19 cases soaring lots of people are conflicted about Thanksgiving plans. Experts are recommending we spend the holiday with just the people who live in our homes this year.

Jackie Stockton (left) and daughter Alice Stockton-Rossini at the Philadelphia Flower Show in March 2019. The two women have recovered from COVID-19 after an outbreak hit their New Jersey community.

'This Is ... Personal': After Surviving COVID-19, A Mom And Daughter Mourn Loved Ones

Emma Bowman

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Jackie Stockton and daughter Alice Stockton-Rossini recovered from the virus that killed friends and a relative. Faith and the ability to take life "one minute at a time" help the women persevere.