- Couples -
The Gift of Experiences
By Jessie ShollLooking for a holiday gift? Instead of things, give these experiences to those you love.
Family/Friends
- Couples -
Why Touch Matters
By Katherine Reynolds LewisWelcome physical contact is good for our health and happiness.
- Couples -
Minimalist Gift Ideas
By Jessie ShollThoughtful gift ideas that don't add to life's clutter.
- Family/Friends -
A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler
By Heidi WachterMarine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.
- Pumping Irony -
Fumbled Friendships
By Craig CoxRobust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.
- Personal Development -
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
By Katherine Reynolds LewisFor people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here’s how to deal.
- Couples -
Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney HelgoeThese bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
- Couples -
How to Start a Conversation
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney HelgoeHere are four tips to get a conversation going.
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What’s the Best Way to Handle Unsolicited Advice From Family Members?
By Jon SpaydeHoliday gatherings can be an especially fraught time for unwelcome advice. Our expert says to try to remain curious, open, and polite. Here's how.
- Editor's Note -
A Different Meaning
By Jamie MartinThe holidays aren’t the same in the face of loss. And that’s a good thing.
- Food Culture -
Holiday Food Frustration
By Jon SpaydeWith all the season’s celebratory meals and treat-heavy traditions, it can be hard to steer clear of unhealthy stuff. Here’s how to enjoy holiday meals while staying true to your own food values.
- Couples -
5 Conversation Killers
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney HelgoePhone-gazing and neverending monologues are just two things that can sink a conversation.
- Travel -
4 Road-Trip Routes
By Karen OlsonThese classic road trips are packed with history and adventure. You might just be inspired to spend more time out of your car than in it.
- Personal Development -
Wendy Welz’s Success Story
By Wendy WelzAfter her husband’s diagnosis, one woman’s life changed overnight. Picking up a paintbrush helped her find strength.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Greener Childhood, Happier Adulthood
By Heidi WachterAccess to green space during childhood may lower the incidence of mental-health issues later on, according to a recent study.
- Family/Friends -
How Can I Adapt to Using Nonbinary Pronouns?
By Jon SpaydeThe three keys are listening, asking, and apologizing if you make a mistake, says our expert.
- Family/Friends -
How Can I Work Through the Grief of Losing My Pet?
By Jon SpaydeHere are four tips to help you cope with the loss of a beloved pet.
- Editor's Note -
The Great Outdoors
By Jamie MartinGlamping has its place. Now it’s time to experience real wilderness.
- Stress Relief -
Do Women Experience More Stress Than Men?
By Michael DregniThe stress gap between men and women may be growing, according to recent research. Here are three ways to manage stress — for everyone.
- Editor's Note -
Gather Around
By Jamie MartinMore than a place to set our meals, our tables are a place to connect and share.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Mom Needs a Timeout
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlWe all need a break to recalibrate. How I’m using my timeouts for self-care.