Life
Coming home for the summer: Your college student and you
It can be tough going and conflicts will arise, but don’t worry, parents — they’ll be back in…
Life
Mindfulness is all the rage. But what is it exactly?
Why should we aspire to greater mindfulness? And how do we actually achieve it?
Life
Instead of happiness, why not pursue well-being?
The qualities of well-being are far more enduring than the fleeting satisfaction of getting what you want.
Life
How to slay — or at least cope with — the ‘green monster’
Jealousy, which has its roots in caveman days, can stem from a first romance that ended in rejection.
Life
Asking for help: Why it’s so difficult for some people
We think nothing of helping others, but somehow, we’re uncomfortable when we might need help.
Life
Navigating the rough, often scary seas of a hospital stay
After helping a friend who underwent major surgery, Paul Schoenfeld reflects on ways to cope for patients and…
Life
The keys to coping with an inevitability of life: worry
Be prepared, have realistic expectations, and be confident in your inner strength and resources.
Life
Our teens are in crisis — what can parents do?
There has been an epidemic of anxiety and depression among teens, especially during the pandemic.
Life
These days, the innocence of childhood is more fleeting than ever
In recent weeks, a man armed with an automatic weapon shot and injured 10 people in a subway…
Life
Does love last? Can we keep the home fires burning?
Don’t take your partner for granted, Paul Schoenfeld advises. Strive to connect with — all day, every day.
Life
Some observations gleaned from the journey to old age
Among them: Be a student of your life, accept the inevitable changes of older age and being generous…
Life
Finding a place for life’s pain to lessen its impact
We can explore the landscape of our life’s events, mine our memory and craft a narrative that makes…
Life
How do we cope with the horrific war in Ukraine?
It’s distant from our everyday lives, but the war ignites our nervous systems, and our bodies don’t like…
Life
Men, it’s never too late to learn to take care of yourselves
The “tough it out” mindset means many wait too long to see a doctor when something’s wrong. Bad…
Life
How to help your youngster become a successful adult
It’s more important to nurture and model good character than to stuff them full of facts and figures.
Life
Don’t get trapped in the rabbit hole of roads not taken
Unexpected twists and turns in the road will arise. Those curve balls can help us grow and mature.
Life
What are your plans for reaching retirement?
The goal is to prepare effectively to make a transition into a different lifestyle.
Life
It’s normal for kids to struggle with their homework
It seems to me that kids are getting more homework. It’s not uncommon for first graders to come…
Life
Everybody needs to be patient with and sensitive to others
No matter how frustrated you get, you can’t impose your expectations on others.
Life
It’s important to be the person you want your kids to become
Be thoughtful about the seeds you want to nurture in your child’s life. These seeds, when watered and…