Ask Mary Jo: Red flags in new relationship & visiting divorced sibling's kids
Question 1: This time of year, during the holidays, many of my friends are rushing into relationships. What are potential red flags we should look out for? Question 2: My brother had twins recently, and I really want to see them over the holidays, but they live with their mother and she and my brother aren’t on good terms right now. How can I ask to see the babies without making family matter awkward right now?
Question 1: This time of year, during the holidays, many of my friends are rushing into relationships. What are potential red flags we should look out for? Question 2: My brother had twins recently, and I really want to see them over the holidays, but they live with their mother and she and my brother aren’t on good terms right now. How can I ask to see the babies without making family matter awkward right now?
Your family doesn't like your significant other you brought home for the holidays
Christmas is right around the corner, and as many travel home for the holidays, some may be bringing their significant others to meet their family, which is a big step in a relationship. What do you do if it doesn't go as planned?
Christmas is right around the corner, and as many travel home for the holidays, some may be bringing their significant others to meet their family, which is a big step in a relationship. What do you do if it doesn't go as planned?
Uber passenger gives Georgia driver big tip so she could re-enroll in college
An Uber passenger gave his driver a big tip so the single mom could re-enroll in college.
An Uber passenger gave his driver a big tip so the single mom could re-enroll in college.
Baby born at 12:12 a.m. on Dec. 12 during last full moon of the decade
Both mom and baby were doing “wonderfully,” according to the Illinois hospital.
Both mom and baby were doing “wonderfully,” according to the Illinois hospital.
Young people may wait longer to marry, but are still having children
Although young people are waiting longer to get married, they aren't necessarily putting off having children. 25 percent of parents with a child in the U.S. are not married, leading to an increase in single-parent households.
Although young people are waiting longer to get married, they aren't necessarily putting off having children. 25 percent of parents with a child in the U.S. are not married, leading to an increase in single-parent households.
Mom discovers holes in daughter’s socks are really outfits for baby dolls in hilarious viral tweet
A mom discovered her 8-year-old was cutting holes into her socks to make outfits for her baby dolls.
A mom discovered her 8-year-old was cutting holes into her socks to make outfits for her baby dolls.
‘Send me a selfie’: This grandpa asking his friends for selfies is the most wholesome thing ever
An Ohio grandpa has gone viral after his grandson captured a video of him asking his friends for selfies to store in his new iPhone.
An Ohio grandpa has gone viral after his grandson captured a video of him asking his friends for selfies to store in his new iPhone.
6 ways to give yourself the gift of enjoying Christmas
Letting go of perfection and focusing on enjoying and experiencing the sights, activities, and family connection during the holiday season will bring you lasting joy and foster favorite family memories.
Letting go of perfection and focusing on enjoying and experiencing the sights, activities, and family connection during the holiday season will bring you lasting joy and foster favorite family memories.
Toys 'R' Us returns to Houston with new Galleria store
Toys 'R' Us is opening a new store in the Houston's Galleria mall on December 7.
Toys 'R' Us is opening a new store in the Houston's Galleria mall on December 7.
Boy waiting for heart transplant asking for Christmas cards
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
'Not a dry eye': Boy invites entire kindergarten class to witness his adoption hearing
A 5-year-old boy from Michigan lovingly invited his whole kindergarten classmates to witness the big day.
A 5-year-old boy from Michigan lovingly invited his whole kindergarten classmates to witness the big day.
Texas foster care system experiencing surge in adoptions
More children in the Texas foster care system are finding homes than ever before.
More children in the Texas foster care system are finding homes than ever before.
Ask Mary Jo: Concern for grandkids & next steps in online dating
I have two grandchildren I have concerns for. How do I express my concerns to their parents without coming across as too harsh? When do you give your personal phone number on a dating app and then from a dating app to texting?
I have two grandchildren I have concerns for. How do I express my concerns to their parents without coming across as too harsh? When do you give your personal phone number on a dating app and then from a dating app to texting?
Though they are thousands of miles apart, military family unites for Christmas card
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
7 survival tactics for surviving hosting family at Thanksgiving
Before the guests arrive, there are things you can do to help prevent problems from happening.
Before the guests arrive, there are things you can do to help prevent problems from happening.
Avoiding holiday drama with the in-laws
The holidays bring out the best and the worst in people; being prepared for the worst can help you minimize the family drama and increase closeness with your spouse. Here’s some suggestions to keep in mind.
The holidays bring out the best and the worst in people; being prepared for the worst can help you minimize the family drama and increase closeness with your spouse. Here’s some suggestions to keep in mind.
Mom's hack to stop kids from begging for toys in stores before Christmas goes viral
A mom’s trick to stop her kids from begging for toys while shopping during the Christmas holiday season is the parenting hack you never knew you needed.
A mom’s trick to stop her kids from begging for toys while shopping during the Christmas holiday season is the parenting hack you never knew you needed.
7 family members killed in plane crash, including 3 small children
A Missouri City pilot and his six family members were killed in a plane crash in Ontario.
A Missouri City pilot and his six family members were killed in a plane crash in Ontario.
Adorable newborns dress up as Thanksgiving meal at The Woman's Hospital of Texas
These newborns take the expression, "you’re so cute, I could just eat you up," to another level with this Thanksgiving theme!
These newborns take the expression, "you’re so cute, I could just eat you up," to another level with this Thanksgiving theme!
Mary Jo offers some advice for bringing your new love home this Thanksgiving
adding someone to your family holiday equation can sometimes be a little nervewracking for both of you. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini offers soem sound advice to keep your holidays warm and bright.
adding someone to your family holiday equation can sometimes be a little nervewracking for both of you. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini offers soem sound advice to keep your holidays warm and bright.