Relationships

A generation ago, kids learned about the natural world by going out to play. Today, many have virtually no experience with the unadulterated out-of-doors. Is this separation making our kids sick?

Many Americans rely on friends, neighbors and coworkers for the support that family members once offered. Even if your own family is close-knit, you may benefit from cultivating a family-like circle of friends.

Gym classes are vanishing. Passive entertainments are multiplying. The country has an out-of-control obesity problem. How can we stop the next generation from getting lost in the shuffle.

Without a clear vision, even a strong love can lose its luster. Here's how to reframe your relationship for a better future.

Get ready to learn, grow and reach your goals! Partner with your peers to achieve your full potential - and have some fun while you're at it.

You're working like a dog. But how is your work schedule working out for your faithful friend?

Reduced-carb diets are helping millions of people lose excess weight. But what's right for some adults may be all wrong for their children.

When it comes to relationships, are you and your partner looking to stay put or still shopping around?

Every athlete can benefit from training with a partner or group. Here's how to be sure you're getting the most out of your time together.

How to play the right role in your child's eating choices.

You thought school lunch was bad when you were a kid? You should see it now.

There's nothing more satisfying than spending time with the ones you love best. So why is it so hard to pull off?

How can you do your part for your country when work is swallowing you whole?

Is medication the only way to deal with a difficult child? The nurtured heart offers an empowering alternative.

When it comes to health and fitness, are you and your sweetheart compatible, combative, or somewhere in between?

The social equivalent of soul food, cozy home gatherings and small-group entertainments are drawing us closer - to simple pleasures and to each other.