Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life. Every week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets on the platform. Read on for 20 relatable ones that will […]
Being a parent means wanting the best for your kids, including stellar birthday cards that tug at the heartstrings. Seeing your kid go from being held in your arms to becoming an inspiring, successful adult is one of the best feelings in life, and deserves to be celebrated. If you’re a parent looking for the […]
It’s well-established that spending too much time sitting (ahem, working at a desk) could have an impact on our bodies. Sitting all day can decrease muscle strength and is linked to bad health outcomes like heart disease. But is all sitting created equal? Some folks say sitting on the ground is actually good for your […]
“Our sweet baby boy decided to make an early arrival!! He’s doing great and we are finally settling in at home as a family of 6! So grateful!” the four-time NBA champ wrote in a joint Instagram post with his wife, a cookbook author. The baby was born May 11 and his name, Caius Chai, […]
Recently, I got a call from a friend of mine. She had seen messages on her daughter’s phone revealing that the teen was hooking up with a boy from school, and my friend wanted some advice. I’m a health and sexuality educator (and a mom of three), so I get calls like this from time […]
Years ago, writer Sara C. felt palpable chemistry with a coworker. She had been married for 14 years at the time, but her friendship with the man was flirtatious and she started to fixate on it. They communicated regularly and had coffee dates. Then they slept together. But a line was crossed even before the […]
As we mature, the relationship we have with our parents is bound to change — sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Fostering a healthy dynamic in this new phase of life does take some work. Clear communication, respect and empathy from all parties is essential. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of “Set Boundaries, Find Peace,” […]
It’s no secret feeling drained has become the status quo, one that leaves us overexerting ourselves just to get through the necessities of the day. This leads us to lean on any energy booster we can think of to help us make it through. However, we also should suss out the energy sappers lurking in […]
If you’ve ever known the relief of a grandmother’s embrace or the comfort of pulling up in her driveway and knowing that a hot meal was waiting for you, then you probably don’t need any research to tell you that a grandmother’s presence has restorative effects. Though we can’t precisely quantify the effect of a […]
In “The Idea of You,” Anne Hathaway plays a 40-year-old single mom who gets swept up in a romance with a 24-year-old boy-bander. Interestingly, what struck many viewers of the Prime rom-com was how Hathaway had somehow stopped the onslaught of time because she doesn’t look like a brittle old woman at her advanced age […]