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Is your partner grumpy? Here are some antidotes to consider
No. 1: Wait until your grump is in a good mood to talk to them about their grumpiness.
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May everyone around your table have peace this Thanksgiving
It’s not uncommon for the holiday season to be a complex mixture of sweet and salty flavors. But…
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Four ways to help you beat the winter blues
Standard time resumes today (Nov. 6). Get ready for night to fall before you leave the office.
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Giving up car keys, and other hard decisions for older adults
The struggle to maintain our elders’ dignity, independence and well-being is the goal of positive aging.
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Your children need mentors — here’s how to find them
Coaches, ministers, teachers, neighbors or relatives can assume this very important role in a young person’s life.
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Helping children cope with the pain of divorce
What splitting couples can do to make the transition more comfortable for their kids.
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Team sports help create winners in the game of adult life
Team sports foster the skills children will need as adults: hard work, discipline, team work, ability to take…
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Effective discipline: Why rewards work better than punishment
Rewarding positive behavior, whenever it appears, can be a very powerful tool for encouraging cooperation.
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Mutual respect fosters cooperation and connection
In a world where aggression is on the rise, we need to cultivate peace and harmony — now…
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Tips on surviving the myth of the perfect parent
If your children grow into mature, responsible, independent adults, you’ll know did the “right thing.”
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Tips for starting the school year on the right foot
It’s important to nourish a healthy attitude toward learning rather than simply reward performance.
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Don’t let go during the turbulent teenage years
Your truculent teen may give you endless grief now. But someday, when they’re adults, they’ll thank you.
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Author shows us how to open our inner landscapes
“Disrupt Yourself,” by Katie Malachuk, presents ways to notice what’s causing us anxiety instead of reaching for balms…
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For your kids’ sake, stress less about their grades this school year
Don’t make a big deal over grades. Instead, encourage out-of-classroom activities and remember, learning is supposed to be…
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Integrating our elders into our lives can enrich theirs and ours
Our children closely observe how we respond to our aging parents’ needs. Our choices become their model for…
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The blended-families challenge requires patience, maturity
Don’t expect miracles — it can be rough going for some time. Get professional help if you need…
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When bad things happen t0 good people
Unfortunately, painful life experiences are inevitable. But they help us develop and mature, and teach us compassion for…
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A personal journal can become your own time machine
Recording your daily thoughts and experiences can help you later see how you’ve developed and changed.
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How many choices are too many for children?
Today’s parents have given their kids more power and control than previous generations. But there needs to be…
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So-called relaxing summer vacations can wear you out
To truly enjoy a family getaway, tone down your expectations. Everything won’t be picture-perfect.