Relationships

Even the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there are simple ways to renew your bond — no matter how long you’ve been together.

As a kid, John Garcia depended on a canine pal who always seemed to see the best in him. Today, he returns the favor by helping dogs deemed “unadoptable” become their best selves—and find loving, forever homes.

Forget pizza and corn dogs. Think freshly prepared meals of homegrown fruits and veggies. That’s the sort of school-lunch program that chef and author Alice Waters thinks all of our children deserve.

Our family mealtimes have become frenzied and stressful. Nutritional psychologist Marc David, MA, shares how to make them nourishing once again — for body and soul.

How actress-athlete Maxine Bahns and her husband, Patrick Watson, are navigating first-time parenthood.

Dealing with your kids’ endless requests for cash, games, etc., can be stressful. Here’s how to take a more balanced approach—and teach them better fiscal values.

Kids and tweens today aren’t getting enough exercise. You may think of their attachment to electronic gadgets as a big part of the problem, but two fitness experts explain why one gadget in particular — a heart-rate monitor — may be an important part of the solution.

A good fitness pact can help you (and a friend or two) achieve your health and fitness goals.

Is a hectic work life taking up all your time and energy, leaving little or nothing for your loved ones? Here’s how—and why—to create space for the relationships that matter most.

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

With all the scheduling and traveling, errands, and obligations, the holidays can feel overwhelming. Here’s how to simplify your season of celebration – and rediscover the peaceful soul of the season.

We all succumb to finger pointing from time to time, but targeting others rarely produces good results. Here’s how you can move from fault-finding to empowered problem solving.

Conscious gift giving can bring you more joy this holiday season.

A too-busy reality can run you and your loved ones ragged — and do real damage to your family’s happiness in the process. Here’s how to make time for the healthy priorities that really matter.

When we set aside the stereotypes we have about raising teenagers, we can better approach the real challenges that arise – and rediscover the joy in our relationships with our children.

Volleyball legend Gabrielle Reece blends fitness, family, fun – and an abiding mission: helping others embrace a healthier way of life.

They run, they jump, they play, they compete. That’s great. But how well do their real-life activities measure up to recommendations?