Being a parent to an adult child is certainly different from raising a toddler, a school-age kid or even a teenager. What they needed from you five, 10 or 20 years ago isn’t what they need from you today. If your bond with your adult child isn’t where you want it to be, don’t despair. […]
“What position is it in soccer where my kid tries to find a four leaf clover?” Read more
Like most parents of young children, Anne Helms juggles a lot of responsibilities throughout the day. She works full time in human resources for Ohio State University and cares for her 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. “We’re in the throes of it, that’s for sure,” Helms told HuffPost. Yet, in spite of spending every hour […]
Setting yourself up for a good day doesn’t just mean having a solid morning routine in place (though that’s important too). How you spend your evenings is a key part of the equation, yet one that’s sometimes overlooked. You might be surprised at how a few small tweaks to your nighttime habits can make a […]
The bed is a sacred space. A place where you sleep, where the proverbial magic happens (we’re always thinking of you, “MTV Cribs”) and where you languidly bed rot for most of the weekend. It should not be a place where you and your partner ignore each other in favor of staring at your phones. […]
When did “lol” become the equivalent of a punctuation mark for millennials? Nick Russell, a millennial from Memphis, Tennessee, tacks “lol” onto texts to sidestep potentially awkward or loaded conversation. “It’s the difference between texting ‘I think I love you’ to a crush versus ‘I think I love you, lol,‘” Russell said. “In the latter […]
The title of one of Taylor Swift’s songs on her newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is enough to draw many listeners in simply for its relatability: “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can).” The urge to “fix” someone or change their behavior — as well as the assurance that we’ll be successful — […]
Where are the happiest 60-plus-year-olds in the world? Denmark, according to the World Happiness Report. The country consistently ranks highly in happiness measures for a number of reasons. This year’s report was no exception: The country took the top spot for people over 60 and ranked second overall (only placing behind Finland). While it’s important […]
“My 8yo singing Howareyouyeah instead of Hallelujah is the rewrite we all needed.” Read more
For generations, people have been told they need to look a certain way and weigh a certain amount to be accepted and to be considered “healthy.” But we know that being thin isn’t an indicator of well-being. “It’s actually a major talking point I would say in the obesity community now … what are the […]