Some people love everything about beans, especially the fact that they've been shown to be such an exceptionally healthful contributor of protein and fiber... More >>

Do you doubt if you're good enough if you make an honest mistake? If yes, then you are likely a perfectionist. The thing is being a perfectionist doesn't guarantee that you will always get things done better than anyone else. Instead, it can sink you into endless self-doubt, disappointment, and inevitable stress each time you fail to meet up... More >>

It is not always possible to pause with yourself before engaging in conflict with your partner. But if you can create the pause, it will serve you greatly to do your own inner work before entering into the dialogue with your partner... More >>

...It's hard work to accept and work with depression. You're trying to use your mind - the part of you that's not functioning well - to fix itself. It's a bit like trying to run on a broken leg in order for it to heal. But that's what you have to do... More >>

We use 'typical teen behavior' to refer to a broad range of things our teens do, much of it unbecoming. Whenever they appear moody, or stop talking to us, or resist our reminders about from everything from deadlines to hygiene, our go-to explanation is that they're just being typical teens. But are they... More >>

Studies, articles, and blogs today give caregivers advice on balancing responsibility and managing stress. Whether you can hold a demanding job(s) or advance a career as a primary caregiver remains the dilemma. Nearly 44 million Americans (most working part or full time) provide regular, unpaid care for an older adult... More >>

According to Medline Plus, screen time is a term used for activities done in front of a screen, such as watching TV, working on a computer, or playing video games. Three hours of daily TV viewing is common for kids. Total screen time soaring to five and even seven hours daily is not untypical... More >>

My favorite summer hostess gifts are saucy, and by that, I don't mean spicy, I mean fun and functional... More >>

We make a lot of decisions every day. Some are small, like, 'do I want fruit for breakfast?', and others are quite a bit bigger, like, 'should I quit my job,' or, 'should I buy a house?' It would be nice if all our decisions were easy, but there is no universal blueprint for how to make the right decision... More >>

...I represent a fair number of people each year who are buying or selling small businesses, and one thing is universally true: whenever there's a problem in a business sale, it almost invariably comes from the landlord of the business premises... More >>