For Congresswoman Sarah McBride, a Democrat who represents Delaware, the fight for paid family and medical leave has never been an abstract policy debate. It is bound up in grief, caregiving, economic survival, and the memory of marrying her husband on a Washington, D.C., rooftop just days before he died of cancer.

Standing before advocates in Washington on Thursday, McBride delivered one of…

While caring for the elderly can be extremely rewarding, it comes with a specific set of challenges that aren't often discussed. Delivering high-quality care is vital for anyone in this position, but this must come with a level of patience many of us might take for granted.

While visiting my own mother in the senior living home where she resides, I was able to sit down for heart-to-hearts…