Election Day is here, and understandably, tensions seem to be growing higher as the date gets closer. An estimated 69% of Americans say the 2024 race is a significant source of stress in their lives, according to recent data from the American Psychological Association. “The implications of the election are huge, no matter your value […]
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 […]
Actor James Van Der Beek, who is best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the ’90s teen drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” announced this week that he has colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor’s diagnosis is part of a concerning rise in colorectal cancer rates ― which groups together colon and rectal cancer because of […]
On nights my husband, Donald, dreams of our daughter, he wakes up in a sweat and rushes to the nursery, only to find an empty office, our books and a collection of houseplants staring back at him. There was never a crib there. We have never even had a positive pregnancy test. I’m 36, which […]
Family estrangements ― a term used broadly to describe situations in which someone cuts off all communication with one or more relatives ― seem to be more common than ever. Over one-quarter of adults responding to a U.S. survey by the Cornell Family Reconciliation Project reported being estranged from a family member. When applied to […]
If you’re only looking to hotel front desk staff to help with check-in and check-out, you’re missing out. Front desk staffers are prepped and ready to help hotel guests. While not all hotels offer the exact same amenities (or level of care), there are some nearly across-the-board requests they can assist with — and you’re […]
A few months ago at a truck stop on a summer family road trip, my 14-year-old son announced that, after five years of being vegetarian, he would start eating meat again. I nearly spat a mouthful of 7UP across the table. “What?” I asked, soda dripping down my chin. “Why?” My reaction surprised him. “Doesn’t […]
Raising confident kids today can feel like an uphill battle — particularly in a time when social media stirs up feelings of inadequacy, comparison and self-doubt among young people. Parents want to help their children feel capable and self-assured as they move through the world, but sometimes the way they go about it is misguided. […]
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The first time I took my daughters to a clothing-optional hot spring, my youngest, who was 6, opted to wear her swimsuit — for about 10 minutes. Once she jumped into the sparkling blue pool surrounded by other naked people of all ages and shapes, she whipped her suit off, tossed it onto the deck, […]