- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Little Love
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlWatching my toddler show love to others has expanded my own heart’s capacity. Did she develop this emotion by nature or nurture?
Family/Friends
- Couples -
Decode Your Partner’s Love Language
By Anjula RazdanThis Valentine’s Day, learn how to communicate more deeply with your better half.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: When Things Just Don’t Make Sense
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlHow my toddler’s tantrums are helping me better understand conflict resolution and misunderstandings.
- Family/Friends -
Love Is Everywhere
By Jessie ShollHow the science-based “positivity resonance” approach to love offers us many chances to experience connection over the course of a day.
- Nutrition -
Low-Fat Milk May Produce High-Fat Kids
By Craig CoxA new Canadian study offers another reason why childhood obesity rates have soared in the past 30 years.
- Hormones -
Gene Testing and Family Planning
By Anjula RazdanCarrier testing can clue you in to potential gene mutations in future pregnancies. Is it right for you?
- Editor's Note -
See the Difference
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on the value of empowering and educational media messaging.
- Family/Friends -
Sibling Stress
By Jon SpaydeHow to navigate a rocky relationship with an adult sibling.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: New Thanksgiving Traditions
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor rediscovers the beauty of this all-American holiday by learning to let go of stereotypes and embracing the annual Turkey Trot.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Pinterest Pressures
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlSocial-media platforms offer a trove of ideas — and insecurity for my perfectionist mindset when it comes to decorating the nursery.
- Family/Friends -
How to Start End-of-Life Conversations
By Jon SpaydeIt’s never easy to talk about the end of life, including options for care. If you encounter resistance (whether you’re the one facing mortality or you’re helping someone else do so), these suggestions from our experts may help.
- Editor's Note -
About a Boy
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on the bittersweet beauty of her nephew’s short life.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Nora McInerny Purmort (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes at our cover shoot with writer Nora McInerny Purmort to hear how facing hard truths during challenging times helped her grow.
- Family/Friends -
New Thinking on End-of-Life Planning
By Jon SpaydePopular attitudes about end-of-life care and death are changing, making it easier to thoughtfully prepare for the inevitable. Learn how to protect your quality of life — and that of your loved ones — all the way through.
- Couples -
A Labor of Love and Loss: Nora McInerny Purmort
By Heidi WachterWriter Nora McInerny Purmort’s raw and hilarious insights on love, loss, and grief have created a community of change makers ready to help those in need.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: Victory Lap
By Courtney HelgoeWhat my grandfather is teaching me about graceful exits.
- Mindfulness -
5 Ways to Be a Better Listener
By Ben ConnellyTransform your relationships by changing the way you listen.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Haile Thomas (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with teen chef Haile Thomas, a healthy-eating advocate and founder of the HAPPY Organization, as she shares how she’s educating kids in making better food choices.
- Nutrition -
Cooking Up Change: Haile Thomas
By Heidi WachterTeen chef Haile Thomas shares her recipe for getting kids to eat their veggies.
- Family/Friends -
Antidepressants May Be Ineffective for Children and Teens
By Kaelyn RileyA new study suggests that most commonly prescribed drugs may not be the answer for adolescents suffering with major depression.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: When Your Family Planning Feels Like Everyone’s Business
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlA seemingly innocent personal question can have deeper implications. Here are some things to consider before you ask about babies, marriage, and more.