Everyone is struggling with something, but when the struggle seems to be completely taking over their lives it’s no longer normal. You’ve probably done it too—hid behind a smile or deflected concern because admitting to struggling felt too heavy. Often, there’s a storm brewing beneath a calm exterior, cheerful conversation, or even the familiar “I’m …

Turning 50 is a significant life milestone that brings with it an abundance of hard-earned wisdom, experience, and introspection. If you’ve already crossed this threshold, you’ve likely noticed that your priorities have shifted. Gone are the days when you cared about things that no longer seem important, and now, you’re probably more focused on what …

When it comes to men, there are two important questions: what makes a good man? How do you raise a boy to become a good man? The day I found out I was having boy, I panicked! My firstborn was a girl, and I had a good grasp of navigating those waters. But a boy? …

If we want to see grateful kids, we have to raise grateful kids. How do you teach a child to be thankful when they already have everything they need and more? That’s the hard part. If you look it up on the internet, you’ll find all sorts of advice, from saying grace at mealtimes to …

Has someone in your circle ever started acting slightly off when you announced a major life breakthrough? It’d be nice if we’d see beyond the plastic smiles and half-hearted handshakes, especially when we’re succeeding. One of life’s greatest blessings and curses is that we can’t read other people’s minds, but we can at least read …

We all want to be successful, but the big question is, how do we get it without having to live chained to our desks or burn the midnight oil? I don’t know about you, but I’d love to leave the office at 5 p.m. sharp, looking relaxed and still making enough money to afford that …

You wake up, and the first thing you feel is dread. You hit the alarm clock a bit too aggressively, but it’s not the alarm clock’s fault this time. No, it’s the pit of despair known as your workplace. If your office has you questioning your life choices every Monday (and Tuesday… let’s be real, …

Divorce is hard, but it hits kids in unexpected ways. One day, their biggest concern is deciding what snack to grab after school, and the next, they’re splitting weekends between Mom and Dad. Life as they know it changes. It’s a lot for any kid to handle, and it comes with a mixed bag of …

The one thing we all agree on is that shouting parents are not winning any awards. Beyond that parenting failure, there are other behaviors that can impact our kids—some more subtly than others. Don’t panic if you let your kid skip chores last week. It’s not the end of the world. Parenting is a wild …

Have you ever been overcome by rage while listening to someone slurping or chewing with their mouth open? While many people find such sounds irritating, completely losing your temper in response is considered unreasonable (for the most part). But that’s what misophonia is all about. It’s a condition where certain noises, especially repetitive ones like …