What children need, says parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, is the security of knowing that someone capable and loving is nearby to help them navigate life. And the difference that can make—even when it comes to the little things—will amaze you. Read More 
When we engage with the mind and body, we learn how to listen and respond with skill. Read More
Busy schedules, digital devices, long commutes—all of this leads to family members who are disconnected from each other as never before. Psychologists Stefanie and Elisha Goldstein show us ways to strengthen relationships, increase everyone’s well-being, and bring the family back together. Read More
Yes. We all are. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help you break the cycle of unhealthy actions and develop the skills to cultivate good ones. Read More
According to a new study, mindful people are more likely to overcome the emotional turmoil and pain of infidelity. Read More
When it comes to negative experiences, we have habitual ways of responding to what triggers us. But we can learn to step out of and stay out of negative thought cycles. Read More
Being in the here and now is what mindfulness is all about. Yes and no, says Barry Boyce. It’s also about being aware of what’s inside and outside, past, present, and future. Once we steady our mind with mindfulness, our awareness shines a light on not just the present moment, but where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Read More
Anger can be our undoing, but it doesn’t have to be that way, says Jeffrey Brantley, M.D. Read More
Recent research provides a whole new understanding of the brain's amygdala—and suggests that happy people take the bad with the good. Read More
How to ease some of the difficulties around divorce so you can focus on your kids. Read More
