Unlike the mom of the friend group who makes sure everyone stays safe at all times, the “cool aunt” is the one who encourages you to get a last-minute tattoo or to move to Paris on a whim. When ...

I never set out to be the "cool aunt." But somewhere between allowing my niece to rely on me as a confidant, offering career advice to my oldest nephew, and inviting his younger brother to come along ...

In the great taxonomy of aunts in popular culture, there are stern aunts, maternal aunts and cruel aunts (like malevolent Aunt Petunia in the “Harry Potter” tales). But these days one particular ...

Revving a sports car. Hiking a stunning trail. Taking a caviar bump. Surfing a massive wave. These aren't the pursuits most girls are encouraged to chase as they grow up — and for the "cool aunts" of ...

They often turn to me for advice, and in turn, they teach me how to stay relevant. They also help me stay connected and feel less isolated. I never set out to be the "cool aunt." But somewhere between ...

I consider myself the "cool aunt" because I'm close to my niece and nephews. They often turn to me for advice, and in turn, they teach me how to stay relevant. They also help me stay connected and ...