The coronavirus has turned the world upside down. It’s taken many lives, caused the economy to plummet in ways never …
The Stress That Children Add to a Marriage
It’s a common experience, but not one that everyone talks about: you had a wonderfully romantic relationship before getting married …
Do You Need a Digital Detox?
A digital detox refers to a period of time when a person refrains from using tech devices such as smartphones, …
How to Get Some Emotional Distance in an Argument
Getting angry? Try a practice called “self-distancing” to help resolve conflict. Your heart races. Your blood pressure soars. You can …
Is an Indian Holiday the Cure for Sibling Rivalry?
I want my children to value Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, as much as …
The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About
Mothers are supposed to be patient martyrs, so our rage festers beneath our shame. “[My son] can provoke me into …
How to Help Your Child Study
Regardless of a child’s age or challenges, parents can encourage sound homework routines for a successful start to the school …
Overcoming Fear of Flying in the Bumpy Skies
Turbulence is a natural occurrence and should be expected — not dreaded. The trick is to learn to go with …
Are You a Visual or an Auditory Learner? It Doesn’t Matter
One mental strategy may be much better suited than another to a particular task. You must read this article to …
Is Listening to a Book the Same Thing as Reading It?
Each is best suited to different purposes, and neither is superior. A few years ago, when people heard I was …
The High Price of Multitasking
We all do it. The question is how. Not only do smartphones provide unprecedented access to information, they provide unprecedented …
What Happens When You’re Convinced You Have Bad Genes
DNA tests can have a placebo effect. The first thing you should know is that the DNA-test results everyone got …