Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships
As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence...
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Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is...
The ideal couple configuration, according to an expert
I bet you’ve experienced sexual chemistry with someone. But have you experienced what’s called sexual harmony? Maybe you’ve fallen in...
Are ‘manfluencers’ raising our sons?
My 17-year-old son had his headphones off, unlike a teenager, and was watching a YouTube video, very much like a...
People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference
Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful...
What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course of the popular antidepressant...
One change I made to my social media use made a big difference on my mood
Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful...
If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress
In an election year like few others, the race for the White House is down to a thinly stretched wire...
Why you’re more likely to solve your problems on a therapist’s sofa than on social media
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why...
Need multiple alarms to wake up in the morning? Here’s what could be happening, according to experts
Let’s say you need to wake up by 7 a.m. to get to work on time. So you set your...
The new secret to unlock restful sleep: Evening exercise breaks
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in...
What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research
When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even...
