Aries (March 20 - April 19): If you had little baby triplets, you could name them: Verve. Vivacity. Vitality. Because thats what you have, Aries. Youre a life-lover, hungry for success, fueled b...
Taurus (April 19 - May 20): If the Zodiac was a corporation, youd be the CFO. Your workspace would be a big comfortable corner office with one helluva a view of the galaxy. Youd probably even hav...
Your Latte Habit Isn't the Reason for Your Financial Woes
Just under half of us are living paycheck-to-paycheck existences at least some of the time.
Kids Need Active Free Play for Healthy Bodies
A conversation with pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom about the many benefits of "active free play" for kids - especially in in nature.
What a Little Attention Can Do: My Momover Experiment, Week 2
The second installment of an experiment to see what happens when I radically up my grooming game with a momover.
The Stereotypical Medicated Kid in America Isn't Who You Think
Children in poor families are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with emotional and behavioral problems.
Technology Hijacks Our Minds, Here's How
News feeds are purposely designed to auto-refill with reasons to keep you scrolling, and purposely eliminate any reason for you to pause, reconsider or leave.
Minimalism is the Desire for Less to Enjoy More
Experiences are better than things. A simpler lifestyle provides freedom to enjoy family, give generously, and spend on travelling and memory making.
Lower Incidence of Diabetes and Obesity in Walkable Neighborhoods
"Walking, cycling and public transit rates were much higher in walkable neighborhoods, and that leads to better health outcomes.
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Gratitude With Kids
When people engage in gratitude, they experience measurable psychological and physical benefits. Dont you want to give this gift to your children?
How to Beat Death, According to 75 Years of Harvard Research
Want to live forever? Science hasn't quite cracked that one yet, but a group of Harvard researchers has figured out how to give you the best possible shot.
Support From Family and Friends Helps Prevent Depression in Teenagers
The importance of friendships and family support in helping prevent depression among teenagers has been highlighted in research from the University of Cambridge.
Super Moms Are Ruining My Life
I was feeling inadequate because my parenting skills aren't up to the perfect Pinterest standard. But my kids are safe, they have fun, and they are loved.
Sweden's Universal Child Benefit Substantially Reduces Childhood Poverty
The best rationale for universal child benefits is that they substantially reduce child poverty.
Maybe Breakfast Isn't the Most Important Meal After All
If youre hungry, eat it. But dont feel bad if youd rather skip it, and dont listen to those who lecture you. Breakfast has no mystical powers.
1.4 Million American Children Serve as Caregivers for Siblings or Elders, How Do We Support Them?
As many as 1.4 million American children from ages 8 to 18 care for a parent, grandparent or sibling with a disability or illness.
I Let My Kids Play with Knives
When did we become so preoccupied with safety that we forgot to let our kids live in the real world? Or are we simply focused on the perception of safety?
Your Busy Schedule May Help Keep Your Memory Sharp as You Age
All that hustling may translate into superior brain power as you get older, as a study finds that the busiest people perform best on cognitive tests.
Burden of Student Loans Linked to Lower Net Worth After College
People who had outstanding balances on their student loans when they graduated or dropped out of college had lower net worth, fewer financial and non-financial assets, and homes with lower market v...
Do We Need a Community in Order to Truly Feel Joy?
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone.
Letting Go of Trying to Do It All - and Getting so Much in Return
One day, I just looked at the cards I was dealt and said to myself, "So what if the house gets messy? So what if you have to hire a babysitter?
Study finds that social media use is significantly associated with increased depression
Social media use was significantly associated with increased depression. Given the proliferation of SM, identifying the mechanisms and direction of this association is critical for informing inter...
No sugarcoating here: ADHD is a burden. It can also come with potential upsides. Could seeing it as a gift (even if it isn't) produce better life outcomes?
Are Your Kids Gluten-Free? Read This.
If parents need or want a diet free of gluten, that is their choice. But there are significant reasons to think twice before imposing it on kids.