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The Problem of Caregiver Burnout

People who are professional caregivers may experience vicarious trauma. Here's why.
By Quinton Skinner
Aging ParentsDepression & Anxiety
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What to Say (and Not Say) When Someone You Love Is Burned Out

Here are five tips to remember when talking to a loved one who is burned out.
By Quinton Skinner
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
Dallas Hartwig is pictured with his new book, The 4 Season Solution.

How to Get in Sync and Find True Friends

In his new book, The 4 Season Solution: The Groundbreaking New Plan for Feeling Better, Living Well, and Powering Down Our Always-On Lives, Dallas Hartwig talks about how finding real friends starts with getting to know yourself.
By Dallas Hartwig
FriendsRelationships
Group of people sitting on floor with legs and feet in a circle.

Talks — S1, EP6 / Community and How We Connect to the World

In our increasingly digital world, the way we connect with others has changed — but the positive effects of a support system have not. Justin Reis, co-creator of Life Time’s AMP cycle format, talks about the communities he’s built, and how we can create more meaningful connections.

With Justin Reis
CommunityFamily/Parenting/Kids
Two people's hands touch on a couch.

The Case for Couples Counseling

According to research, 70 percent of couples report that counseling helped improve their relationship.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC 
Dating/Marriage
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How to Build Intimacy With Memory

Want to build intimacy in your primary relationships? Harness the power of memory.
By Michael Gelb
Dating/MarriageFamily/Parenting/Kids
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Stop Seeking Love and Start Finding It

How to get past your need for approval and enjoy the love and happiness already in your grasp.
By Anne Geske
Dating/MarriageEmotional Intelligence
Mom and daughter exercising together.

The Best Role Model for Healthy Habits? YOU!

Get inspired to show (not just tell) your kids the importance of creating healthy habits.
By Emily Ewen
Family/Parenting/KidsHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
A little girl drinks juice.

How Big Tobacco Hooked Kids on Sugary Drinks

Corporate campaigns targeted kids and helped to create our obesity crisis.
By Michael Dregni
Family/Parenting/KidsFood Addiction
An adult bird flies away from baby birds.

Childless by Choice

A record number of Americans are choosing not to have children. Learn why it’s a valid choice, and how you might better relate to it.
By Jessie Sholl
Dating/MarriageFamily/Parenting/Kids
Kids Soccer Team

Are Kids’ Sports Becoming Too Competitive?

Many children simply don’t have fun playing sports anymore. Here’s a plan to reverse the “adultification” of youth athletics.
By Chris Ballard
Family/Parenting/KidsFitness Tips
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The Joy of Home Gatherings: 6 Uplifting Reasons to Get Your Friends Together

The social equivalent of soul food, cozy home gatherings and small-group entertainments are drawing us closer — to simple pleasures and to each other.
By Heidi Losleben
Family/Parenting/KidsFriends
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12 Ways to Experience Holiday Joy

Rediscover the real source of the holiday season’s magic.
By Laine Bergeson
Attitude/MindsetFamily/Parenting/Kids
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Subscription Gift Ideas

Looking for clutter-free gifts? Try giving these subscriptions this holiday season.
By Jessie Sholl
Family/Parenting/Kids
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The Gift of Service

Looking for waste-free gifts this holiday season? Try these gifts of service.
By Jessie Sholl
Family/Parenting/Kids
friends cooking

The Gift of Experiences

Looking for a holiday gift? Instead of things, give these experiences to those you love.
By Jessie Sholl
Family/Parenting/Kids
Rob Kugler and his dog in the driver seat of a camper

A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler

Marine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.
By Heidi Wachter
Family/Parenting/Kids
Reinventing-Traditions

How to Create New Family and Holiday Traditions

New realities sometimes require new holiday rituals. Here’s how to embrace change without losing the spirit of your traditions.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetFamily/Parenting/Kids
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Coping With Grief During the Holidays

For people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here are strategies to help you cope.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Emotional IntelligenceFamily/Parenting/Kids
Two people enjoying coffee at cafe

Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation

These bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney Helgoe
CoworkersFriends
Malcolm Gladwell and his new book, Talking to Strangers, are pictured.

How to Talk to Strangers: A Q&A With Malcolm Gladwell

In his new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, the New York Times best-selling author explores infamous communication breakdowns.
By Michael Dregni
CommunityRelationships
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