As the holiday season approaches, that means family gatherings, and the question of how much affection kids should be expected to give.

Dear Annie: I have recently become acquainted with an older gentleman who is about the same age as my father would have been, well over 100. He is surprisingly active for his age, much more than I am, ...

A hug can be easy for many people, but for others, it feels odd or awkward. In most cases, the reason could be growing up without physical affection. Some parents aren’t always keen on giving hugs and ...

As Valentine’s Day draws near, candy hearts emblazoned with XOXO, as in “hugs and kisses,” remind us that love is in the air. But why XO? Why not AB? Or XY? It turns out that XO, which has been ...