How to Declutter and Let Go of Family Treasures
By Ruth Soukup6 min read
Are you holding on to gifts or family heirlooms out of guilt? Learn from one family’s struggle to let go of extra stuff.
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Lesley Stahl: The Blessings of Grandchildren
By Lesley Stahl8 min read
Aging can present its share of challenges but, as award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl reminds us, for many of us, it also brings the blessings of grandchildren.
Lesley Stahl on Being a Grandmother
Renowned 60 Minutes correspondent and grandmother of two Lesley Stahl, who shared her story in the May 2016 issue of Guideposts, explains why grandparents matter.
Guideposts Classics: Shirley Jones on Fatherly Love
By Shirley Jones9 min read
In this story from March 1990, star of stage, screen and television Shirley Jones recalls a time when she came to fully understand that she had two Fathers watching over her.
A Family Overcomes Storms While Hiking the John Muir Trail
By Cory J. O'Neill8 min read
Was God calling his family to bond in the great outdoors? Or was it his own ambition?
Guideposts Classics: Joe Garagiola on Giving from the Heart
By Joe Garagiola6 min read
In this story from December 1999, former MLB catcher and broadcaster Joe Garagiola shares what happens when a kid wants something for Christmas he knows his parents can’t afford.
12 Easy Ways to Save Money
By Roberta Messner5 min read
Looking for quick and easy ways to boost your budget? Get practical advice on everything from buying birthday presents to shopping at big box stores
Four Ways Volunteer Vacations Build Strong Families
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
Guideposts staffer Lenore Lelah Person took her family to the U.S. Virgin Islands to volunteer on the trail crew in a national park there. Here she shares four ways that volunteer vacations can build stronger families.
A Volunteer Vacation Brings a Family Together
By Lenore Lelah Person6 min read
A Guideposts staffer and her family leave their daily concerns—and their obsession with social media—behind as they volunteer as trail crew for a national park on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
7 Tips to Get Your Kids Outside
By Julie O’Neill, Julie O'Neill6 min read
Have you ever wondered how to get your kids off the couch and into the great outdoors? A mom who hikes with her family offers practical tips and answers to all your questions.
Falling Back on Family
By Laura Yeager9 min read
She was going to be laid up for six weeks with a sprained ankle. How would her family cope without her?
Share the Care: 7 Tips for Multigenerational Living
By The Editors2 min read
Are you caught between the needs of an aging parent and those of your children? You’re not alone. Nearly half of American adults in their 40s and 50s face similar challenges. Here are some tips for navigating a difficult situation.
