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Parenting is hard. Managing your own parents can be harder.


More states are stepping up, and on a bipartisan basis.

Do not click on that travel website (probably).


Immerse yourself in nature — with respect for the environment and the culture that supports it.

What we know — and what we don’t — about how heat affects mental health.

Plus, how to think about your money after a divorce.


12 products that’ll make your trip so much easier.

Entitlement and endless optimization have turned travel into an unfun bloodsport.


Community-supported agriculture is a great way to get a variety of local fruits and veggies, but it can be overwhelming to stare down all those leafy greens.


A conversation about parenting, our planet, and holding onto hope.

If you’re thinking about taking a trip, with your family or otherwise, read this guide.

They can’t rebook your flight, but they can probably swing a free drink. Just remember that they’re human, too.

Consider the culture, people, and the earth when you travel.

Smart solo travel tips to help you avoid scams, creeps, and loneliness.


Help your mind — and the earth — manage the uncertainty of climate change.


Get ready now to resume (or start) paying back your student loans.


Capitalism, white supremacy, and yoga pants: An interview with DeJa Love, CEO of the Black Women’s Wellness Agency.

Why it’s so appealing to use pop psychology terms — and when to stop.


The world can be terrifying. But we should still give kids the freedom to explore it.

Overwhelmed by too much guidance from all directions? This should help.

There’s no cure for the effects of pervasive discrimination, but there are steps you can take to help heal.

Grief — for a parent, a child, or fertility issues — can be especially heightened during family holidays. These tips could help.

You don’t need to make new friends to have a fulfilling social life.

The telltale signs of fatigue — and why it’s different from sleepiness.

The desire to define ourselves, from love languages to Myers-Briggs types.

The no-rules approach to building a meditation practice.

Salpingectomies, explained.

Maybe the world doesn’t need to know every thought you’ve ever had.

The endless cycling — and recycling — of parenting advice.

Set a budget, don’t center your life around work, and other advice for graduates.



What causes labor is still a mystery, and it’s hurting birthing people and babies.

Yes, you need to wear it.

An adapted excerpt from Lane Moore’s You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult.


What we miss when we don’t pay attention to others.


What to keep in mind before filing your taxes this year, according to tax experts.

Text a friend, write a thank-you note, compliment a stranger — people appreciate these gestures.


When in Rome — or Cabo or Tokyo — put down your phone.