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When it comes to fathers and family courts, much has changed. In recent years, courts have increasingly encouraged — and even pushed — for mutual agreements of shared parental custody. In fact, many courts today start with a presumption of joint legal custody, and are open to and encouraging of shared residential custody. It is still quite rare, however, for a father to gain full custody of his children. However, it’s not impossible.If both parents are willing to make it work, joint custody is often the ideal situation for children. However, if it is clear that a father should fight...

As a family travel blogger, we have visited many countries and stayed in many kid-friendly hotels, but none impressed me more than the best family hotels in Portugal. These family resorts in Portugal take “kid-friendly” beyond activities or kid’s menus, they truly consider families in every aspect of the hotel design and operation. I have been especially impressed with the Martinhal properties. Martinhal operates four hotels in Portugal; two in the Algarve, one in Lisbon, and one in Cascais. I visited the Martinhal Chiado in Lisbon and the Martinhal Cascais as part of a press trip, and on my recent...

Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show. The show is getting back to normal after going completely virtual in 2021 and seeing a significant drop in 2022 attendance because of the pandemic. Exhibitors range from big names including Sony and LG to tiny startups. You might see the next big thing or something that will never make it past the prototype stage. On Tuesday night, the show kicked off with media previews from just some of the 3,000 companies signed up to attend. CES officially opens Thursday....

When Anita Pointer of the legendary Pointer Sisters died of cancer at 74 on December 31, 2022, she was remembered warmly and widely for her and her sisters’ extraordinary achievements.The late pop icon was remembered for The Pointer Sisters’ hit “Fairytale”, which won a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and the sultry, slow-burning “Slow Hand”, which was covered by Conway Twitty. She was also heralded for The Pointer Sisters’ smash Bruce Springsteen cover “Fire” and a slew of infectious pop hits that went on to become oldies radio staples, like “He’s So Shy”,...

Exercise is a key part of staying healthy, but figuring out how to get more active can be tough. If you’re not used to physical activity, start slow. Go for 10 to 15 minute walks, and work your way up to briskly walking or jogging for 30 minutes daily. Try adding strengthening exercises 2 or 3 days per week, and consider boosting your flexibility with yoga or Pilates classes. Whenever you work out, always listen to your body’s limits, and ask your doctor for advice if you have a history of any medical issues. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Creating an Exercise Routine Tailor...