As temperatures dip and days get shorter around this time of year, it’s not uncommon to experience the “winter blues.” But for many people, these negative feelings and behaviors are signs of something more serious ― seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. “Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that […]
The rapid development and approval of COVID-19 vaccines for use in the U.S. has been truly remarkable. Millions of Americans have already received at least one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines (two doses are required for both). And public health experts are working hard to improve distribution across the U.S. One roadblock has […]
Patrick Dempsey knows the humorous and heartfelt sides of parenthood. The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star and his wife, Jillian Fink, have a daughter, Talula Fyfe, and twin sons, Sullivan and Darby. Since becoming a dad in 2002, the actor has shared glimpses into his parenting experience. In honor of his birthday, we’ve rounded up 14 […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, parents, educators and mental health experts have paid a lot of attention to taking care of their really young kids, simply because babies, toddlers and early elementary school children require a a lot of hands-on care. And they have spent a lot of time thinking about how teenagers are coping. […]
By now, most if not all of us know someone who has contracted COVID-19, or in the very least, been exposed to it. A family member, a friend of a friend, a colleague. COVID-19 is everywhere. And the experience often plays out differently from person to person. Some people are exposed to the virus briefly […]
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Raising a family comes with countless challenges, both predictable and unpredictable. The amount and nature of those difficulties can vary depending on where you live in the United States. A new report from the personal finance website WalletHub ranks the best and worst states to raise a family in 2021, based on 52 family-friendliness metrics […]
Managing money can be very complicated and difficult for adults. But what people with kids may not realize is that the decisions they make can have a big impact on their children’s relationship with finances. “Children observe and soak up everything, including how you use and talk about money,” said money and budgeting expert Andrea […]
There are no shortage of reasons why exercising regularly makes you feel good, no matter what time of day you choose to do it. However, if you have flexibility in your schedule, experts argue that an early workout can have positive and lasting effects on your entire day. In addition to being “a great release […]
It’s easy to assume that if one spouse or partner gets COVID-19, the other is all but fated to get it, too. But that’s not always true. While studies have shown that the transmission risk of COVID from an infected person to a household contact is common, the risk varies widely. A recent report from […]