Relationships

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

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PUMPING IRONY: Fumbled Friendships

Robust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.

By Craig Cox

Friends Healthy Aging

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/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids

a person walks down a snowy, desolate road

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 Intelligence Family/Parenting/Kids

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

Coworkers Friends

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

Community Relationships

How to Start a Conversation

Here are four of the best ways to start a conversation.

By Laine Bergeson and Courtney Helgoe

Friends Healthy Communication

Intergenerational family members catching up

What’s the Best Way to Handle Unsolicited Advice From Family Members?

Holiday gatherings can be an especially fraught time for unwelcome advice. Our expert says to try to remain curious, open, and polite. Here's how.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

Sad little gingerbread man covering his face

Holiday Food Frustration

With all the season’s celebratory meals and treat-heavy traditions, it can be hard to steer clear of unhealthy stuff. Here’s how to enjoy holiday meals while staying true to your own food values.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Food Culture

How Do I Politely Handle a Chatty Seatmate on a Plane?

Wearing earbuds is just one of the options our expert suggests.

By Jon Spayde

Community Healthy Communication

Parent and child sitting on side of the highway

4 Road-Trip Routes

These classic road trips are packed with history and adventure. You might just be inspired to spend more time out of your car than in it.

By Karen Olson

Family/Parenting/Kids Travel

Wendy Welz’s Success Story

After her husband’s diagnosis, one woman’s life changed overnight. Picking up a paintbrush helped her find strength.

By Wendy Welz

Family/Parenting/Kids Personal Development

A young girl in a room with a lot of pink play items, including an exercise ball and swimming noodles.

Junior Membership 101

Curious about what’s included in a Life Time Junior Membership? This expert Q&A explains all that Life Time has to offer for kids 13 and under.

By Lindsey Frey Palmquist

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

a man stands on a dock with his child on his shoulders

How a Man’s Relationship with His Father Shapes His Life

The connection a man has with his father shapes his life. Which is why every adult son must choose how that relationship will – or won't – define him.

By Joseph Hart

Family/Parenting/Kids Men's Health