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Family relationships, in all their complicated glory. Families explores the intricacies of being parents, siblings, mentors, and friends.
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Top Stories
Stories in Families that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Wise~Guys
— Look Behind what's in Front of You ~ Make Good Choices — Hey, So how you Doin'..! Made~Men — Mobster Movies romanticise a distinctive, elegant appearance, impeccable attire style, along with the 'Families' expressive lingo. Making their 'Bones' gave them Panache — with vintage fedoras, tailored pin-striped suits, mirror-polished wing-tip shoes adorned with tassels; with their 'Gun Moll' gorgeous dates on their arms.
By Jay Kantor2 months ago in Families
Christmas Abroad: Celebrating the Holidays Without Family
I moved to South Korea in 2017. I was twenty-two years old and excited to start my career as an English Second Language Teacher. With a Bachelor's degree and six hundred dollars in my bank account, I set off for Busan.
By Kera Hollow3 months ago in Families
~Suits~
~ Dress-Code ~ Dress for Success Progressions ~ Twin, Lar, and I worked after school at Kinney Shoe Stores; Best Shoe-Dogs, ever. At the time mandatory to wear complete suits-ties: Fell in love with the cute cashier; lesson learned don't play in your own backyard! Whew, a lot of gabby-girls flowed through all day - shoulda stayed in that biz...!
By Jay Kantor5 months ago in Families
Reflecting on the End of Our Journey
A couple of weeks ago, I made the tough decision to stop breastfeeding. You can read about it here. Afterwards, I decided to keep a 14-day journal to track my moods, energy levels, food cravings and anything else I might notice.
By Sandy Gillman6 months ago in Families
The Neon Sign in Easter Candy
“Ope, let me just grab a quick photo of this for future reference,” I said to my husband as our then-six-year-old daughter proudly showed off her Easter candy haul sitting on my mother-in-law's living room floor, her legs tucked under her tiny body.
By Ash Ylvisaker6 months ago in Families
Collections
Themed story collections curated by the Vocal moderators.

Kids Say the Darndest Things
The unfiltered truths from the fruits of our loins. And the creepiest things they've ever said. Help?

Parenting Wars
Do or do not - there is no try. The ins and outs of one of the most difficult jobs on earth: parenting.

Nature vs. Nurture
What plays into our humanity? Nature vs. Nurture – how two factors affect one individual.
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Families.
The reason we move more quickly when we're excited could be explained by dopamine.
People frequently walk a little faster without realising it when they are enthusiastic or eager. According to a recent study, the brain's reward system could be the source of this extra "pep." It seems that this mechanism modifies our level of activity based on whether positive events occur as anticipated or come as a pleasant surprise.
By Francis Damiabout 6 hours ago in Families
Rewriting unpleasant childhood experiences can help people feel less afraid of failing.
Have you ever been reluctant to start something new because you thought you wouldn't succeed? That fear begins in childhood for a lot of people. A critical remark made by a parent or instructor might linger for years. Those recollections may eventually develop into a profound fear of failing.
By Francis Damiabout 7 hours ago in Families
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The creative faces behind your favorite stories.
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