When your shopping list is filled with pencils, notebooks, and backpacks, that can only mean one thing: It’s back-to-school season. While many parents look forward to sending their kids back to school in the fall, […]
I was speaking with a recently-separated friend. She had been with her husband for more than 15 years, and the prospect of spending so much time alone was daunting. Taking care of the car, the yard and […]
No matter where you love to shop, it’s easy to see that retailers want you to spend as much money as possible. From the displays of designer goods whispering your name at Macy’s to the […]
Linda and Bob Rosenberg of Piermont, New York, have five grandchildren, now ages 4, 9, 11, 12 and 15. When each of the older ones turned five, the Rosenbergs took them to Disney World. Summer […]
With the creation of Alexa and Google Assistant routines, along with the tinkering of some IFTTT applets, today’s smart home can already do a good job of appearing automated. The house may not entirely think for […]
When it comes to your health, a good cry may be better for you than a clenched fist. That’s because anger can lead to more health risks in older people than sadness, according to a […]
As you get older, it’s natural to worry about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Or you may fear having to care for a partner or parent who has one of those debilitating neurological disorders. The […]
Older people can have a tough time dealing with heat and humidity. The temperature inside or outside does not have to reach 100°F (38°C) to put them at risk for a heat-related illness. Headache, confusion, […]
The world is weird, as are people and even animals. From laws about tying up your giraffe in Atlanta to a precious metal lurking in your blood, there are endless bizarre wonders you may not […]
Women know they’re under-compensated. The current pay gap in the United States is roughly 20 percent, so it’s not surprising that a 2019 survey conducted by InHerSight found that 51 percent of women say they […]
Eighty percent of mothers with children aged six to 18 and 70 percent of mothers with children under the age of six also do paid work full-time, yet the American workplace remains largely unfriendly to the working […]
The arrival of summer and warm weather means putting on your captain’s hat and taking to the open water on boats. But like driving, boating is a big responsibility and comes with risks. Follow these […]
In 1950, men and women at age 65 could expect to live about 11 years more on average. Today, that number has gone up to 17, and the United Nations forecasts that it will increase by about […]
Sure, you’ve heard of Marie Kondo and her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. But the war on clutter has multiple fronts. For instance, what about the digital clutter in your life? First, a definition: […]
Seven years ago, when Ella Pfaehler, now 78, wanted to compete in a triathlon, she headed over to the pool at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, South Carolina, and joined a training team. Joan […]
When Shaina Dinsdale first moved to New York in 2013, she was told she could find anything. But she couldn’t find a way to use her background in synchronized swimming. A friend of a friend […]
Some things in life are just better when they’re bigger, and that includes fireworks. If you love a good pyrotechnic show, you may want to travel to some of the destinations included on this list. […]
Independence Day is the day we as Americans celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, but how much do you really know about the famous early-American breakup letter to King George penned back in […]
If your dog has noise aversion (and about 40 percent of them do), then you know how terrible July 4 fireworks or a booming thunderstorm can be. Not only is it painful, as an owner, to see your […]
It’s a situation familiar to most parents: Your child spies a candy bar in the grocery store and decides they must have it. You say no, and they begin wailing. Other people start watching. You’re […]
If you’re single and ready to mingle, you’re hardly alone: There are 18 million unmarried Americans age 65 and older, according to a 2014 census by the U.S. government. While dating can be tough, you have […]
The LGBTQ community has made significant strides in recent years, winning legal, political and cultural victories, including the right to marry. But the community is still marginalized: 62% of LGBTQ respondents to a recent survey […]
Talking about money may be complicated, but talking to a teenager about anything can be a minefield. Combine the two and you’ll almost certainly find yourself faced with eye rolls and resistance. But having open conversations about […]
Is there anything more enigmatic than the dreaming self? Part prophet, trickster, sage, and stage director, the Dreaming Self points us in directions we would otherwise not think and perhaps not even choose to look. […]
Musician Frank Zappa once asked, “If lyrics make people do things, how come we don’t love each other?” He and other musicians spoke out against censorship during Congressional hearings in 1985 when the Parents Music […]
Encouraging your kids to read during the summer can help prevent the dreaded “brain drain” that school officials warn can happen during the break. Beyond that, books can serve as great boredom busters, entertaining your […]
With the warm weather calling your name this summer season, you and your pets will want to spend plenty of time outdoors. But, as you’re getting your yard prepped for the barbecues you’ll be hosting, […]
Do you wish you had more time with new grandchildren? Then lobby your employer to follow the lead of Cisco, which offers grandparents on its payroll an extra three days off, paid. Karen Wiens is […]
The side hustle? It’s a trap! And if we’re not careful, we’re going to end up with a new economic category: The Four-Income Household. In fact, we might already be there. America is right now […]
Shopping at Sam’s Club is sure to get you in the summertime spirit and ready to enjoy some much-needed time outdoors. The retailer is stocked up with giant pool floats and more for the season, and you won’t […]