Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities
Over a decade before her husband’s death, Linda Tung was already concerned with estate planning. Their daughter, Rachel, was born...
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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...
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...
Overinvolved in your college kid’s life? It’s understandable but not helpful, experts say
Academic tutor Ned Johnson recently received an email from the father of one of his high school clients. “Can you...
Ghosting is usually a terrible thing to do. Here’s when it’s OK
You’re hitting it off with a new fling or friend when suddenly, they drop off the face of Earth without...
How to cultivate the ‘erotic thread’ that helps you stay connected to your romantic partner
I hear a lot about dry spells and sexless relationships from my clients as a couples therapist. But when I...
No longer babies, some teens take to ‘soiling the nest’
Roseanne Buckley’s 18-year-old son had always been a mild-mannered homebody and excellent student. But in March of his senior year...
