When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the removal of warning labels from hormone-based menopause drugs this fall, Dr. Allyce Jones was among the many healthcare experts to celebrate the action. The more options to help women, the better, is how she sees it. “One of the ...
The holiday season arrives wrapped in expectation: family gatherings should feel warm, celebrations should spark joy, and gratitude should come naturally. Yet for millions of people, November through January brings persistent sadness, exhaustion, and a growing sense that everyone else is ...
When we think about the holidays, the first thing that comes to mind might be the traditions we have with our families. Similarly, when we think about our childhood, it is likely that some of our most prominent memories are of the traditions we had as a family. There are many reasons why ...
“Try not to confuse attachment with love. Attachment is about fear and dependency, and has more to do with love of self than love of another. Love without attachment is the purest love because it isn’t about what others can give you, because you’re empty. It is about what you can give ...
Citing their highly addictive properties and strong withdrawal issues, Utah lawmakers will consider banning a little-regulated substance sold in gas stations and vape shops — kratom. Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia with leaves that are often used to self-treat conditions like ...
When I fell into the dark, I also fell into myself. Nothing is by accident; life happens with intent and purpose. In the end, we are all stuck with ourselves. We must begin with due diligence of intent. Our time would be wasted and disrespectful if we are not honest with ourselves. Purposely ...
December is in full swing and across the country divorced parents are discovering that their "clear" visitation agreements aren't clear at all. Who gets Christmas Eve versus Christmas morning? What exactly does "winter break" mean? When does holiday time override regular schedules? The ...
Perhaps the most useful bit of wisdom I have come across during my work with children is to “insist on connecting.” Connectedness is the most effective prerequisite to be able to comfort, help, teach, redirect or discipline a child. The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University ...
The holiday season brings many traditions: office parties, questionable white-elephant gifts and that one coworker who swears they’re “just having a sliver” of cheesecake before returning for three more. But perhaps the most unifying tradition of all is the parade of treats that ...
Joint custody seems like the perfect solution — both parents stay involved, children maintain relationships with everyone, and it feels "fair." Courts increasingly favor 50/50 arrangements, and most parents initially agree this serves children's best interests. But there's one critical ...
