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PUMPING IRONY: Dying to Know
By Craig CoxWisdom from a palliative-care doctor helps me absorb both the enormous toll of the pandemic and the imminent demise of my brother.
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Taking Notice
By Jamie MartinWhen we stop to focus on what we can do and what is good, we can find reason to hope.
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4 Ways to Help Kids Change Their Cellphone Habits
By Helen MartineauAre your children glued to their smartphones? Here are a few ways to help them reclaim their time and focus.
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East Meets West
By Maggie Fazeli FardSeparated by decades and thousands of miles, a family reunites in Istanbul.
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The Power of Kindness
By Elizabeth MillardHow being good to others can be good for you.
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When Not to Share
By Katherine Reynolds LewisPosting about your life on social media is now considered the norm — but there is some information that is best kept offline. Check out these tips on online etiquette.
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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How to Support Anxious Teens
By Henry Emmons, MDMany doctors prescribe medication for teen anxiety, but an integrative developmental and behavioral pediatrician offers these natural therapies.
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How to Build Love and Trust During a Pandemic
By Heidi WachterRelationship coach and author Margot Schulman offers practices for building resiliency and deepening our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
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5 Tips to Become a Better Listener
By Molly TynjalaHere's how to hone your listening skills.
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How to Say Sorry
By Karen OlsonWhen you're in the wrong, a sincere apology can go a long way toward healing your relationships — and yourself. Here's how to offer a real apology.
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The Meaning of Grief
By Courtney HelgoeGrief expert David Kessler explains the importance of the “sixth stage of grief.”
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Are You an Overapologizer?
By Karen OlsonKnowing how to apologize is important, but doing it too often can be harmful for your relationships. Here’s how to choose your “sorrys” more judiciously and connect with others from a place of confidence.
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How to Help Children Handle the Stress of Coronavirus
By Michael DregniFour experts weigh in on child and family behavior amid the global pandemic.
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PUMPING IRONY: Distant Relations
By Craig CoxThe modern nuclear family liberated us from the stifling constraints of the traditional multi-generational household, but it has exacted a painful toll on the elderly and is gradually losing its luster.
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How to Let Go of Grudges
By Karen OlsonClinging to resentment may feel like self-defense, but more often it's a form of self- destruction. Learn how to set yourself free.
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7 Steps to Build Household-Chores Equity With Your Partner
By Jon SpaydeFor many couples, the majority of domestic tasks tend to fall to one partner. Sharing the labor can build equity — and enhance your relationship.
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The Problem of Caregiver Burnout
By Quinton SkinnerPeople who are professional caregivers may experience vicarious trauma. Here's why.
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What to Say (and Not Say) When Someone You Love Is Burned Out
By Quinton SkinnerHere are five tips to remember when talking to a loved one who is burned out.
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How to Get in Sync and Find True Friends
By Dallas HartwigIn his new book, The 4 Season Solution: The Groundbreaking New Plan for Feeling Better, Living Well, and Powering Down Our Always-On Lives, Dallas Hartwig talks about how finding real friends starts with getting to know yourself.