Life
How to maintain your life’s balance amid change
Columnist Paul Schoenfeld shares some techniques for working toward a sense of stability.
Life
Celebrate the courage of sexual harassment victims who speak up
Taking advantage of others is a human flaw, but so is silence, which maintains an evil status quo.
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Our later years leaves us too much time for drinking
After retirement, happy hours may start earlier and last longer.
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Turn on the lights: How to fight SAD symptoms this winter
Columnist Paul Schoenfeld lists ways to curb Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms when it’s dark out.
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Self-esteem is important, and it’s not the same as net worth
Having it all doesn’t necessarily bring happiness. Self-worth is the most important kind of wealth.
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Workplace challenges: Getting along with difficult co-workers
Are you having trouble with a teammate? Paul Schoenfeld has some advice for working well together.
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How to cope with tragedies — even distant ones
Writes Dr. Paul Schoenfeld: Talk about your feelings and acknowledge your fears.
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Don’t wait for a natural disaster to reach out to others
Columnist Paul Schoenfeld shares his thoughts on gratitude, resilience and building community.
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Now is the time to assess your student’s back-to-school plan
Take a good look at how your kids are managing their new routine, class, teacher(s) and homework.
Life
This father’s reflections on the joys and fears of parenthood
I loved having children. It’s been one of the high points of my life.
Life
Family members pursue path to serenity at Al-Anon
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend an Al-Anon meeting with a family member. Alcoholism…
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Tips to have a smoother transition into the new school year
I can’t believe it! The long, warm days of summer are coming to an end. And what a…
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Grandparenting 101: Tips for when and when not to help parent
Last week, my daughter arrived in Seattle with her husband and her 6-month-old daughter in tow. They are…
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Want to effect change? Building a better world starts with us
I sat at a coffee shop in Lisbon enjoying a sunny morning in Portugal, toward the end of…
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Small deeds done with love can help couples bridge divide
Not long ago, a colleague, Bill, shared with me his sense of loneliness in his marriage. He and…
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This is the truth: We are all more similar than different
It’s been a beautiful summer in the Pacific Northwest. The days are long, warm and almost every afternoon…
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Be present with your children when spending time with them
When my daughters were little, I had two important realizations that changed the course of my parental life.
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Meditations on mortality: How to live your life with intention
On a recent air trip, the plane lurched, suddenly lost altitude and shook violently. Many passengers screamed. The…
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Kids deserve some summertime freedom — but set limits
Recently, a mom asked me if it was important for her 12-year-old daughter, Sarah, to spend part of…
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Don’t let summer vacations wear you out
School is out, the birds are singing and the days are longer. It’s that time of year again.…