Family

By Debbie Arrington - Published: Tuesday, July 7 2009 - 12:00 am

Nancy NeSmith is the ultimate soccer mom. Besides her soccer-playing daughters, she's mothering a whole professional team – the Bay Area-based FC Gold Pride of the new Women's Pro Soccer league.

Pet Q&A: Shoulder responsibility of traveling with parrot

Published: Tuesday, July 7 2009 - 12:00 am

I'm moving next month, driving a rented truck halfway across the country along with my dog and parrot. My dog is a seasoned traveler, but I worry about my bird.

Teen Talk: What to do about a messy stepsister? Talk to Dad – and hope

Published: Tuesday, July 7 2009 - 12:00 am

DEAR KELLY: My stepsister, whom I have never liked, is staying with us for the whole summer, and I have to share my room with her since we have no extra space. She is a total slob and refuses to pick up after herself.

No doggin' it: Canines have work to do

By Christie Keith - Published: Tuesday, July 7 2009 - 12:00 am

The list of ways dogs have helped humans throughout history is almost endless.

Mom.me: Manage rides' wait via iPhone

By Niesha Lofing - Published: Tuesday, July 7 2009 - 12:00 am

Editor's note: Each week, The Bee brings you more coverage of family issues than we can fit in the paper. Find it at Niesha Lofing's blog, www.sacbee.com/ momme.