Home & Family

Charlie Secrest’s family remembers a complicated man: stubborn, yet a patient teacher. Rough around the edges, yet loving — in his own way.

We talk about the rise in domestic violence with COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and the resources available to victims of abuse.

Entering the second month of a stay-at-home order, Erin Seitz, a teacher and mother, aims to stay optimistic. It isn’t always easy.

A new program to help babies during the pandemic.

State officials ordered most child care providers to close, but those based in a provider’s residence are exempt from the regulations.

A study published in the journal Science now says the virus can infect both felines and ferrets. But there are some important caveats to the findings.

Even a roomy house can seem crowded these days, as parents and children spend every minute together. Lots of potential for sibling squabbles.

Howard University student Joycelin Farmer wrestled with gratitude and guilt after being evicted from campus and returning to a wonderful home life.

Puzzle demand peaked during the Great Depression. With the economy in free fall and people under “stay at home’’ orders, puzzles are back in vogue.

If your partner loads the dishwasher, thank them. Seriously.

We talk about the challenges of working from home during the pandemic -- how to balance work and family, how to stay focused, and the dos and don'ts of videoconferencing.

J.K. Rowling is hoping a dash of Harry Potter will help families confined to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Right now, we have a lot of invisible kids that are at great risk,” said Scott Hollander, executive director of KidsVoice, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit.

Marnie Johnson loves to look out her kitchen window. And it’s what she sees in her yard that keeps her productive and inspired.

The coronavirus shutdown is creating challenges across the child welfare system, with no past practices to review for advice.