Fortunately, there may be a relatively easy way to eliminate some of the brain shrinkage-specifically in the hippocampus and amygdala. Good parenting. More >>

Perhaps your family clamors to go out to barbecue joints due to a hankering for the kind of high-flavor pulled poultry and meats that are often the specialties. There's no need to spend the extra cash, though, since it's easy to replicate results at home. More >>

What can you do if you think you are disliked by your peers, manager, and employees at work? More >>

In this age of early sexualization, lookism, perfectionism, and materialism, it's easy to worry about how our daughters can stand up to all the unhealthy messages and conditioning rampant in the culture. More >>

For many of us a New Year means a calendar full of birthday parties that we're responsible for throwing or attending. The best gift we can give to ourselves? That would be quick, economical tips that equal easy gourmet touches. More >>

A New Year's resolution is something that... More >>

Since my youngest turned 3, we've added "going to the movies" to our list of favorite family pastimes. So just in time for the holidays, when many more families reconnect by watching, renting or buying movies, here is my ranking of the children's movies I saw in theatres with my kids this past year. More >>

The presents are all open. The living room is a wreck. The whole family is exhausted and depressed, and seemingly, there's no reason to be happy for another 364 days. But we can change that. Here's how: More >>

I've always been a heavy framed girl even though I'm a runner, swimmer, and soccer player. Never will the words 'tiny thing' be used to describe me... More >>

Can better butter mean an even more beautiful Christmas meal? Believe it or not, quick gourmet, economical enhancements to inexpensive condiments can be all it takes to draw raves at the holiday table. More >>