Why Time Goes By Faster As We Age
Actual time and our mental time are very different things. By Clifford N. Lazarus Ph.D. Time is an amazing and fascinating phenomenon. It is believed to be a fundamental quality of the universe that, along…
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A New’s Year’s Evolution
Making our resolutions become reality through our values, visions, and voice. By Cheralyn Leeby Ph.D., LMFT Are you one to toast the new year with a promise to achieve a goal for yourself? How is…
3 Ways To Escape The Perils Of Everyday Ageism
By Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP With ageism in the news, it’s time to take control of its effects on you. You only have to listen to news stories, political advertisements, and debates about the…
The Secret Ingredient To Discipline
Parenting with clarity. By Kat Scherer, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Sylvester, Ph.D. There are many reasons why a child might break rules or not comply with adult wishes. Some children are just strong-willed or very self-directed….
Is the Way We Parent Normal?
Why it may be time to question common parenting practices. By Anita Schmalor Ph.D. Do you ever wonder if it is normal as a parent to be completely tired and exhausted by the end of…
Embrace Aging: 10 Strategies To Foster Positive Body Image
Strategies for women in a youth-obsessed culture. By Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-S Over the past decade, extensive research has delved into the topic of body image during mid- and late-life, with a predominant focus on…
Pay Attention To What You Pay Attention To
Primal world beliefs may change what you notice. By Jer Clifton Ph.D. From the first moment of each day, we are inundated with information: the sound of birds or traffic outside the window, an accumulation…
5 Healing Steps To Take If A Family Member Won’t Change
When they won’t change, it’s time to learn new ways to manage and heal. By Sarah Epstein LMFT We cannot make others change, even when their behavior is harmful, mean, passive-aggressive, or racist. This is…
How To Skillfully Handle Your Regrets In Life
Everyone has regrets in life, but they need not lead to emotional suffering. By Toni Bernhard J.D. No one gets through life without a regret or two—or dozens! But it doesn’t serve us well to…
3 Secrets Of Happy Couples
The newest science for keeping the spark alive. By Nicole K. McNichols Ph.D. The secret to keeping passion alive in long-term relationships is a question many couples find themselves asking. After all, there is so…