Relationships

The Living Experiment: Conscious Language

The words you speak both reflect and shape your reality. All the more reason to say what you mean — and mean what you say.

By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig

Coworkers Healthy Communication

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The Power of Working Out in a Group

Discover how training in a fitness community can improve your performance, keep you accountable, and help you tap into a greater sense of purpose.

By Andrew Heffernan

Community Fitness Tips

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

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

Reconnect With Your Partner on a Getaway

Committing to an annual trip can help couples rediscover what brought them together in the first place.

By Caren Osten Gerszberg

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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

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

In Search of True Belonging

Best-selling author Brené Brown charts a course for regaining a spirit of connection and civility in a polarized world.

By Heidi Wachter

Attitude/Mindset Community

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Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad

Komal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she's looking for recruits to join her movement.

By Heidi Wachter

Community Food Culture

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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

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

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

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

How to Make Friends as an Adult

It can be intimidating to start a friendship — especially as an adult. Here are seven tips to make it easier.

By Heather Rogers

Friends Relationships

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7 Simple Random Acts of Kindness Ideas to Try

Here are seven ways to connect with others through kindness.

By Frank Lipman, MD

Community Healthy Communication

Designing Happiness

Best-selling author Dan Buettner shares insights from the world’s happiest people that can boost the well-being of communities and their citizens.

By Heidi Wachter

Community Emotional Intelligence

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How Stress Affects Your Libido

Tension, exhaustion, and worry are the ultimate libido killers. A renowned sex educator offers tips on how to restore intimacy.

By Emily Nagoski

Dating/Marriage Sexual Health

The Good News About Bad Behavior

Katherine Reynolds Lewis talks about her new book and why we need a new approach to parenting and discipline.

By Jill Metzler Patton

Family/Parenting/Kids

Relationships

The Living Experiment: Conscious Language

The Power of Working Out in a Group

Why Trust Matters — and How to Build More of It

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

Reconnect With Your Partner on a Getaway

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

How Can I Excuse Myself from Group Text Messages?

4 Ways to Deal With Conflict

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

In Search of True Belonging

Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad

How to Encourage Activity-Averse Kids

How to Guide the All-In Athlete

Hot Lunch, Cool Salads

In the Moment

Beyond All or Nothing: Finding the Balance in Youth Sports

How to Make Friends as an Adult

7 Simple Random Acts of Kindness Ideas to Try

Designing Happiness

How Stress Affects Your Libido

The Good News About Bad Behavior

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