2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (1287+ words) Q: Our whole extended family has been doting on our sweet 4-year-old daughter since she was born. She loves being the center of attention and "performs" on cue if given the opportunity. But I'm starting to wonder -- how do we avoid…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1667+ words) The current Hollywood thin ideal looks like a throwback to the "heroin chic" style of '90s supermodel Kate Moss -- and Twiggy, decades before her -- but it's actually a distinct celebration of the shrinking body. It's not just about focusing on celebrities…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1616+ words) My attention span suffered a significant self-inflicted wound last year. I've been using social media for nearly 20 years, so I'm well aware of the ongoing technological assault on my ability to focus. Companies compete aggressively for our attention -- a precious…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1844+ words) When a shooter burst into a study group and murdered two Brown University students and injured nine others, I was roasting a chicken, waiting for my son to return home from college. My heart immediately ached for the parents of…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1355+ words) Q: Every December I set goals for new things I want to accomplish in the next year. But even when I've managed to follow through and achieve those things I still feel unfulfilled. Isn't life all about seeking and finding new…...