From epic poets onward, storytellers have understood their art’s clarifying function as boiling events down to their essence and underscoring what’s most vital. Narratives “connect certain elements. They go, ‘That thing I... Read more »
Nobody wants to be called a nag. The word itself is dismissive. It transforms what may be a valid request, concern, or attempt at coordination into a character flaw. Suddenly, the problem... Read more »
Are we alone? This is one of the ultimate questions and, so far, there is no definitive answer. This reality is at odds, however, with the steady flow of confident but unsubstantiated... Read more »
This month, we are diving into a hot executive function skill topic: designing personalized, ADHD-friendly systems that work for you. This is part of the organization executive function skill. Organization is an... Read more »
Narcissism, characterized by grandiose self-perceptions, attention-seeking, and a sense of entitlement, is damaging to relationships. Narcissism expert Keith Campbell describes it as “like a disease where the sufferers feel pretty good, but... Read more »
Providers and health organizations alike encourage children and families to pursue mental healthcare as if it were universally healing. Amidst the ongoing pediatric mental health crisis — characterized by increased rates of... Read more »
While on vacation this summer on the Garden Island of Kauai, my husband and I had booked a botanical gardens tour. The rain made visibility difficult and slowed our driving. Our jeep... Read more »
Most daters know that relationships come easier when partners can relate to each other. From passion to politics, and everything in between, similar views and values are unifying. Although I have previously... Read more »
Source: Lionsgate With Father’s Day right around the corner, teenage daughters might find comfort in watching movies to help them navigate this day without their father. Whether the loss of their father... Read more »
As the lights go down in the movie theatre, you reflexively reach into the bucket of popcorn on your lap and start eating. You notice that the first bite is a bit... Read more »