A good friend recently called me for advice. She was considering changing jobs. She had worked for the same company for nearly 15 years. She liked her boss and colleagues, her compensation... Read more »
Psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott described in 1953 that what children needed was not a perfect parent but a “good enough mother” or parent, an attentive and attuned caregiver who may be imperfect at... Read more »
Every parent knows the phrase. If you’re lucky, you might only hear it once in a while. But for some of us, it’s something that can be heard weekly, if not daily.... Read more »
“I am sorry you feel this way.” We have all heard the sentence, and felt the sting of it. We are all psychologically aware enough to know that feelings can reflect very... Read more »
Last holiday season, my husband and I gave family and friends alarm clocks designed to make waking and falling asleep more peaceful. The clocks simulate sunrise, play nature sounds, and tell bedtime... Read more »
Co-authored by Galit Romanelli Sunday morning. The kids are asleep. Adam and Lily just woke up and are enjoying a lazy morning. Adam wants to have sex. Lily doesn’t. She’s not in... Read more »
Protagonist Rhys Kinnick is like many contemporary journalists—unemployed, cynical, and hyper-aware of the chaos of the world. Once a respected environmental investigative reporter, he’s one of the many victims of mass layoffs... Read more »
This is Part 3 of a series on loved ones in health decline. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. The adage “You can’t pour from an empty cup” seems trite and... Read more »
According to a 2026 Gallup poll, 45 percent of Americans identify as Independent, while 27 percent identify as Democrats and 27 percent identify as Republicans. The two legacy parties in the United... Read more »
“He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.” This piece of wisdom is attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle. It’s advice widely advocated and trained by sports teams,... Read more »