Why you’re more likely to solve your problems on a therapist’s sofa than on social media
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why…
If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress
In an election year like few others, the race for the White House is down to a thinly stretched wire — not unlike the nerves of anxious voters…
One change I made to my social media use made a big difference on my mood
Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. Try this one thing and you’ll…
What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course of the popular antidepressant…
Are ‘manfluencers’ raising our sons?
My 17-year-old son had his headphones off, unlike a teenager, and was watching a YouTube video, very much like a teenager. That’s when I heard…
The ideal couple configuration, according to an expert
I bet you’ve experienced sexual chemistry with someone. But have you experienced what’s called sexual harmony? Maybe you’ve fallen in love?…
Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the…
Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships
As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence and how…
Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities
Over a decade before her husband’s death, Linda Tung was already concerned with estate planning. Their daughter, Rachel, was born with…