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    Family History and Geneaology
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    Will your baby be more like you or your partner when it comes to personality and temperament? Genetics experts and researchers break down how a child's personality is determined by genetics and environment.

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    Family History and Geneaology
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    With the help of AncestryDNA genealogists and a genealogy expert, we break down how to read your Ancestry.com results and understand DNA testing.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Charise Rohm Nulsen

    Should your baby take your last name? Your partners? A combination of the two? A family name you've created? We've weighed out the pros and cons of each option so you can make the most informed choice.

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    Family History and Geneaology
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    Do you have someone in your family who is always looking to learn more about genealogy and family history? They're sure to love these eight gifts.

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    This holiday season, keep your sanity and stay in your flannel pajamas. We have five tips that will help you make it to 2020 without ever stepping foot in a brick and mortar shop.

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    Family Pets
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    A pet can be one of the greatest forms of affordable therapy for those struggling with their mental health. But is this as true for children as it is for adults? An expert breaks it down.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Charise Rohm Nulsen

    With all of the things you have on your plate daily as a parent, it can be hard to find the time for anything extra like genealogy and family tree research. Use Thanksgiving as the perfect opportunity to satisfy your craving for knowledge about your family's history, origins, and genealogy with these five ideas that will even get the kids excited.

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    Making Family Time
    By Rutger Bruining

    It's easy to start to feel disconnected from your family members in today's fast-paced world, even if you're in the same house. We can all get distracted by cell phones and life's little curveballs. Here are five unique ways to reconnect with your family on a daily basis.

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    By Charise Rohm Nulsen

    How does Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George manage her full-time career as a politician, a small business, and being a mom to four boys? She lets FamilyEducation in on her biggest time-management hack.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Jennifer Caffelle

    Here is a list of 25+ items or family heirlooms parents might consider passing down to their kids for sentimental reasons or to honor their family's history. It may even create a new family tradition that will last for generations.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Jacqueline Weiss

    Is athletic ability genetic? Learn if children inherit athleticism and sports skills from their parents or if performance is more influenced by environment.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Jacqueline Weiss

    These tattoos are a way to honor your past and present family members, history, and legacy

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Miranda Altice

    Before beginning a genealogy or family tree project, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. For example, are you ready to face the truth that could be hiding in your family history?

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By HeHe Stewart

    Anxious about what your pregnancy will be like? You can look to your mother for advice. It turns out your mother's pregnancy could have an impact on your own.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Charise Rohm Nulsen

    Whether you're fascinated by family history, just starting to dive into your family tree, or an expert genealogist. These are the top genealogy podcasts for you.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Charise Rohm Nulsen

    All children need to know that they are part of a narrative bigger than themselves. Here's how to discuss your family history and narrative with your kids, what to tell them, what to leave out, and how to reinforce it.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Miranda Altice

    9/11 is a part of our American culture and history. It shaped lives and family histories for so many and should never, ever be forgotten, ignored, or quelled.

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    Family History and Geneaology
    By Elisa Cinelli

    When researching family history, many people overlook baby books as a resource. This may be because baby books are not official, legal documents. However, these scrapbooks are often full of information never recorded anywhere else.

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