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5 Ways to Find More Time for Family Meals

Psychologist and family therapist Anne Fishel, PhD, offers several strategies for finding more time to dine together.

By Michael Dregni

Family/Parenting/Kids Meal Planning & Prep

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How Can I Raise My Kids to Be Ecoconscious?

It's important to model best practices — and make it fun!

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Sustainability

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Should You Co-Sleep With Your Baby?

Most people around the world share their beds with an infant. If you choose to do this, James McKenna, PhD, offers some tips to be as safe as possible.

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Family/Parenting/Kids

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4 Steps to Better Family Meals

There are numerous benefits to eating together as a family. Here are some tips to make it happen.

By Michael Dregni

Family/Parenting/Kids Food Culture

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Just Say No to Children’s Screen Time

Why Silicon Valley tech execs limit their own children's screen time.

By Michael Dregni

Family/Parenting/Kids Mindful Technology

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother: A Q&A With Alexandra Sacks, MD

The reproductive psychiatrist who is popularizing the term “matrescence” shares how we can have a more honest conversation about the emotional challenges of motherhood.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Family/Parenting/Kids Hormones

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We Just Had Our Second Child — How Do We Ask for Help?

The key is advance planning — and letting go of expectations.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

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How Childhood Adversity Creates Toxic Stress

Pioneering pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is transforming how public-health advocates respond to the toxic stress created by childhood adversity. Here, she shares her prescription for healing.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Functional/Integrative Medicine

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9 Tips to Stop Dreading Family Gatherings

Here are some strategies to handle difficult relatives — and embrace your family’s time together.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

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7 Ways to Become Trustworthy

Trust is something you earn. These behaviors can increase your trustworthiness.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Friends

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Why Trust Matters — and How to Build More of It

Trust is a strong indicator of personal, professional, and national happiness. Here's how to develop more of it.

By Heidi Wachter

Emotional Intelligence Family/Parenting/Kids

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My Same-Sex Partner Is Meeting My Family for the First Time. Any Advice?

The author of Steven Petrow's Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners offers several practical tips to ensure a positive experience.

By Jon Spayde

Dating/Marriage Family/Parenting/Kids

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Stuck With a Chronic Complainer? Here’s How to Stay Positive

How to cope with the stress of being subjected to the negativity of a chronic complainer.

By Jon Spayde

Coworkers Emotional Intelligence

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How Can I Excuse Myself from Group Text Messages?

There are a variety of polite ways to deal with excessive group messaging, says an expert.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Mindful Technology

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4 Ways to Deal With Conflict

Here are four tips to transform conflict into connection.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Healthy Communication

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How Do I Discuss Political Disagreements With My Family and Friends?

The key, says former New York Times columnist Randy Cohen, is to never make it personal.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Friends

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How to Encourage Activity-Averse Kids

Four tips to get your kids moving.

By Andrew Heffernan

Family/Parenting/Kids Sports & Recreation

All In Athlete

How to Guide the All-In Athlete

Here are four tips to make sure your sports-loving kid does not become overwhelmed.

By Andrew Heffernan

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

School Lunch

Hot Lunch, Cool Salads

Getting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Cooking & Food Family/Parenting/Kids

In the Moment

In the midst of loss, a reminder that there’s plenty to appreciate right now.

By Jamie Martin

Columns Family/Parenting/Kids

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Beyond All or Nothing: Finding the Balance in Youth Sports

Kids are often sports obsessed or activity averse. Here's how to help your children find movement that's just right for them.

By Andrew Heffernan

Family/Parenting/Kids Sports & Recreation