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Family Activity Night: Colorful Spring Crafts and Games
Embrace the joy of this season by trying these fun activities at home.
The Environmental Impact of Concrete
Pavement is ubiquitous in our cities, but its use can harm human health and the environment. Learn about innovative urban designs that may curb the impact of climate change.
Family Activity Night: Super Builder Challenge
Grab some building blocks and try this fun — and competitive — at-home activity for the whole family.
7 Steps to Build Household-Chores Equity With Your Partner
For many couples, the majority of domestic tasks tend to fall to one partner. Sharing the labor can build equity — and enhance your relationship.
The Problem of Caregiver Burnout
People who are professional caregivers may experience vicarious trauma. Here's why.
20 Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained at Home
Enjoy the extra time together at home with fun ideas, virtual playtime, and learning. Plus, try this sample weekday schedule from the experts at Life Time Kids.
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.
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.
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.
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The Case for Couples Counseling
According to research, 70 percent of couples report that counseling helped improve their relationship.
How to Build Intimacy With Memory
Want to build intimacy in your primary relationships? Harness the power of memory.
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.
How Big Tobacco Hooked Kids on Sugary Drinks
Corporate campaigns targeted kids and helped to create our obesity crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation
These bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
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.
How to Start a Conversation
Here are four of the best ways to start a conversation.
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.