Family/Parenting/Kids

Are your relationships defined by tired role-play? Here’s how to break out of character.

Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on why perhaps it’s time we stopped obsessing about how the French eat, and started emulating the way they live.

So much for a carefree childhood. Today, even little kids are susceptible to adult-size stresses. Here’s where the stress comes from, and what you can do about it.

The Enneagram can help us understand why each of us deals with conflict differently — and how we can find common ground.

Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo talks about reaching out to connect with your community — and transforming the world.

Psychologist and author Dale Atkins on how to support a sick loved one — without falling apart yourself.

Psychologist Tamar Chansky, PhD, on how to gracefully say you’re sorry.

Schools with wellness-oriented curriculums teach students social-emotional learning as well as how to thrive — and are leading the way for other institutions to start doing the same.

Making the decision to eat healthy can trigger tension with family members or friends. Healthy-eating expert and author Darya Pino Rose shares her strategies for finding peace at the dinner table.

Research encourages parents to lead by example when encouraging healthy behaviors in children.

How to say no to a social invite with grace — and a clear conscience.

Maternity lifestyle expert and author Latham Thomas on the importance of love, self-care and boundaries during pregnancy and after.

The far-reaching implications of working in a hostile environment.

What kids eat at school can influence their eating habits for a lifetime. Here’s how a growing movement is working hard to create healthier school-lunch programs across the country.

Becoming pals with someone outside your age group can offer rich rewards.

Being exposed to smoke-filled environments can affect children’s future smoking habits.