The Role of the Godparent
Being asked to be a child's godparent is a great honor. But many don't know exactly what that entails. While the expectations can vary, there are a few universal things that parents will expect of you.
Category: Society
Your Quick Guide to Power of Attorney
If you've got a family member that's seriously ill, you've probably heard the term 'power of attorney'. Not sure where to start on obtaining POA? Here's how to navigate the system to give your family peace of mind.
Category: Society
Responsibilities You Can Delegate on Your Big Day
There are a lot of responsibilities to take care of on the wedding day, and the couple will hardly have time to take care of it all. Here's how, and what, you can safely delegate to the wedding party or family members.
Category: Wedding Planning
Cleansing and Renewal: An Early History of Baptism
Baptism is a popular Christian ritual representing purity and spiritual cleansing. And while most Christians are most likely familiar with baptism, they might not know it's interesting and lengthy history.
Category: Baptism
Giving Your Mom a Prominent Part in Your Wedding
There are a lot of wonderful ways to give your mother or your spouse's mother a prominent place in your wedding, should you so choose, from involving her in planning or walking down the aisle together.
Category: Wedding Planning
Can’t Get Traditional Life Insurance? Explore These Alternatives
If you're having trouble acquiring life insurance, there are a variety of creative alternatives - including nontraditional plans and self-insurance - to ensure peace of mind for you and your family members.
Category: Funeral
Important Considerations for Queer Persons Regarding Death Preparation
No matter the age, married LGBTQ+ couples should do all of their estate planning as soon as possible. By taking care of all of the intricate details now, you're saving heartache and headaches down the road.
Category: Funeral
Ideas To Inspire Your Engagement Party Invitations
If you just got engaged, congratulations! Designing engagement party invitations is good practice for designing the actual wedding invitation. Here's how to pick a winning design that reflects your personality.
Category: Engagement
Ideas for Supporting and Affirming Your Queer Child’s Identity and Orientation
Many parents are unsure how to support their child when they come out as LGBT to them. But there are simple things you can do to make sure that your child feels safe in their own house and their own skin.
Category: Society
Assigned at Birth? Gender-Neutral Approaches To Raising Kids
Binary gender choices face children from the moment they're born. Boys toys, girls toys. Boys clothes, girls clothes. Many parents are now raising their children outside of the binary, in a gender-neutral environment.
Category: Society