Give a child a box of crayons and a piece of paper, and ask for a flower, and you very likely will get a picture of a daisy.

Is it OK for the other parent to listen in on my phone calls with our child?

Are parents responsible for the sort of people their children become? That’s this week’s question, and the answer is …

Modern and chic, this efficient plan provides stunning curb appeal and a floor plan full of delightful surprises.

These are the glory days for summer fruits and vegetables.

There’s a big difference between a well-designed garden and a garden that sparkles, and it’s in the details. Getting …

The French celebrate Bastille Day Tuesday. Salute them with this easy-to-prepare, delicious dinner. It takes only min…

Even in a pandemic, folks are getting married. And where there’s a wedding — even a small one in the backyard — there…

Here’s a lovely four-bedroom house plan with a relaxing master suite, open-concept floor plan and a covered rear porch.

Chicken is a family favorite during summer, especially when it’s cooked on the grill. But it can be kind of a pain to…

I have long maintained that the significant per-capita increase in child and adolescent mental health problems since …

Several years ago, my partner and I spent a month in San Antonio, where his family lives. We were both unemployed at …

Coronavirus quarantine had many people rethinking the interiors of their homes this spring. DIY projects were tackled…

Here’s an unusual feature: The first level of this modern house plan wraps around a courtyard for seamless indoor-out…

Corn is starting to arrive in grocery stores. I also spotted local Amish tomatoes at a market last week, which got me…

My ex is far more tenacious in her approach to what’s going on in our nation. While I, of course, sympathize with the…

Our son, age 8, has been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. His IQ is well above average but his actual perfo…

With more vitamin C per cup than an orange, and almost as much fiber as brown rice, strawberries are formidable littl…

One way to reap an abundance of vegetables from even a tiny garden is to keep planting throughout the growing season.…

If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home décor change-ups or additions.

My daughter is getting married at the end of the month and, although it’s just around the corner, we are still arguin…

Caesar salad is one of America’s most popular comfort foods. Adding grilled shrimp and walnuts turns it into a comple…

Simple design done right is beautiful, especially when the layout is ready for how we really live today.

You probably haven’t been inundated with zucchini yet because it’s too early in the season for friends and neighbors …

Almond-flavored romesco sauce tops grilled steak for this easy dinner that’s perfect for Father’s Day or anytime. Mak…

Overripe bananas seem to keep multiplying on my kitchen counter. I was about to start another batch of banana bread w…

I am a fanatic about wearing a mask when my kids go out, but their dad doesn’t really care. My kids are 14, 10 and 5.

My wife has a habit of giving our very stubborn and dramatic (lots of whining, moping and tantrums) 6-year-old daught…

This one-story floor plan gives homeowners 1,996 square feet of space, including a luxurious master suite (check out …

Whether you’re out at the protests or helping feed those who are, you can bake a tray of these bars. Packed with prot…

There’s a lot at stake in vegetable gardens this year: New gardeners have seized the moment to plant kitchen-garden f…

Now that warm weather is here, I was intrigued by this recent letter from a reader in Corvallis, Ore.:

This traditional-style house plan fits nicely on a narrow lot and features really cool details.

In 1972, a Stanford University psychologist conducted a study in which young children, individually, were offered eit…

Hello ex-etiquette readers. Rather than answer a question this week, I’m going to address a trend I’m seeing in the e…

Craving a break from your old pals, Caesar and cobb? When you have your pick of seasonal produce, you can spin salads…

What makes this lemon loaf stand out is the addition of orange blossom water. Distilled from orange flowers, it encap…

This standout traditional style house plan features excellent flow and cool details.

I have come up with a new psychological diagnosis, one that I won’t, however, be submitting for approval to the power…

What’s new in the field of nutrition for people with diabetes? Lots, according to Mary Ann Hodorowicz, registered die…

Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well…

My peach tree is sick.

This one-pot gumbo is made with chicken, spicy andouille sausage and the holy trinity of Creole cooking — onion, cele…