/tags/family family en-US WLRN Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:40:11 GMT /news/2022-07-20/1-in-4-young-adults-live-with-a-parent-grandparent-or-older-sibling-research-shows That's almost three times higher than 50 years ago. Finances and caregiving are the driving factors behind multigenerational households, according to the Pew Research Center. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:40:11 GMT /news/2022-07-20/1-in-4-young-adults-live-with-a-parent-grandparent-or-older-sibling-research-shows Ayana Archie /news/2022-05-12/a-man-is-charged-with-killing-his-mother-at-sea-to-inherit-the-family-estate Nathan Carman was arraigned in federal court in Vermont on multiple fraud charges and a first-degree murder charge in the 2016 death of Linda Carman. He denies killing his mother. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:10:36 GMT /news/2022-05-12/a-man-is-charged-with-killing-his-mother-at-sea-to-inherit-the-family-estate The Associated Press /news/2022-02-17/floridas-house-speaker-says-the-state-is-facing-a-fatherhood-crisis One in four children grow up without a father in their home. Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls says that leaves a gap in the lives of those children that can have far reaching negative impacts. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:11:23 GMT /news/2022-02-17/floridas-house-speaker-says-the-state-is-facing-a-fatherhood-crisis Regan McCarthy /news/2021-10-13/are-you-caring-for-someone-you-love-tell-us-your-story Are you caring for someone you love? How do you start the conversation about assisting your loved one as they age? WLRN's Sunshine Economy wants to hear your story. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:51:28 GMT /news/2021-10-13/are-you-caring-for-someone-you-love-tell-us-your-story Katie Lepri Cohen, Tom Hudson /news/2021-04-29/with-help-from-the-american-rescue-plan-a-single-mother-in-south-florida-is-finding-success Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz held a virtual conference yesterday to discuss how the plan is helping Floridians. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:03:25 GMT /news/2021-04-29/with-help-from-the-american-rescue-plan-a-single-mother-in-south-florida-is-finding-success Julian Quintana /news/2021-03-26/parental-rights-bill-heading-for-house-floor-vote The bill is called the Parents Bill of Rights and it gives parents ultimate say in the direction of their child’s education and healthcare planning. Supporters argue the bill clarifies what’s already supposed to happen, but opponents worry the measure may open the door to discriminate against LGBTQ and minority students and allow parents to opt out of immunizations and health exams. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:29:51 GMT /news/2021-03-26/parental-rights-bill-heading-for-house-floor-vote Lynn Hatter /2020-12-04/grandkids-on-demand-help-older-adults-get-through-the-pandemic A local “grandkids on-demand” startup called Papa is helping older adults get through the pandemic by pairing them with young adults, who are known as Papa Pals. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:19:42 GMT /2020-12-04/grandkids-on-demand-help-older-adults-get-through-the-pandemic Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2020-04-07/my-family-is-welcoming-two-new-babies-in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic-heres-what-their-moms-feel Kelsey and Samantha are my first cousins once removed, the daughters of two of my first cousins. But in a close-knit Italian family like mine, these two… Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:27:03 GMT /news/2020-04-07/my-family-is-welcoming-two-new-babies-in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic-heres-what-their-moms-feel Christine DiMattei /2019-12-11/federal-workers-poised-to-get-12-weeks-paid-parental-leave The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark proposal that would give 2 million workers paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child, in what worker advocates call a hard-won victory. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:09:00 GMT /2019-12-11/federal-workers-poised-to-get-12-weeks-paid-parental-leave Yuki Noguchi /2019-08-06/less-sex-fewer-babies-blame-the-internet-and-career-priorities America's birthrate continues to decline, and young people are having less sex, amid career pressures and a confusing online dating scene. The declining fertility rate raises alarms for the economy. Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:31:00 GMT /2019-08-06/less-sex-fewer-babies-blame-the-internet-and-career-priorities Sam Sanders, Sam Sanders