Dr. Gail Gross, Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed., a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and member of APA Division 39, is a nationally recognized family, child development, and human behavior expert, author, and educator. Her positive and integrative approach to difficult issues helps families navigate today’s complex problems. Dr. Gross is frequently called upon by…
As parents, one of your main responsibilities is to make sure that your kids are prepared for the real world, and that they are going to be responsible adults. In today’s world, this can be more challenging than ever, but it certainly isn’t impossible. In fact, there are many life skills you can teach your…
Photo: www.aviva.ie In Ireland we have a saying; “Go n-éirí an bóther leat”. It is the Irish equivalent of “Have a good journey” or “Bon voyage”. But translated literally it means “May the road rise to meet you”(and if you want to go all out with the good vibes you can continue with “And may…
Be engaged in your mission — be outspoken. Again, this goes back to the importance of mission alignment. If your core values and mission are not within the very fabric of everything you do then how can you expect others to buy in? Be your own best advocate and do the work to ensure your mission is…
Girls’ and young women’s achievement in mathematics and science is on par with boys and young men. Yet, underrepresentation and lack of positive role models make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers especially difficult and unwelcome to women. Negative gender-based experiences, such as sexual harassment, gender-specific mistreatment, are more likely to affect women in STEM…
We’ve heard of triggers, but a term for their opposite — “glimmers” — has been trending recently. Glimmers are small, positive moments that spark joy and make us smile. The term was coined by clinical social worker Deb Dana, who explains that glimmers prompt our nervous system to feel calm in the moment. And recognizing…
“Giulio, did you take your sister’s cookie?” I watch as the look on the two pint-sized faces cycles from affront to indignation to anger to something I can only describe as steely-eyed determination. I brace myself. His expression matches that of Mel Gibson, face full of Scottish war paint, charging toward the enemy screaming, “Freedom!”…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. March 28, 2022 — 11:05 AM Buying a new mattress feels like a rite of passage. Out with the old, in with the new, right? But when we’re ready to…
Heat harms your hair—we’ll assume you’re well aware of this hard truth. While you can take proactive measures to prevent breakage (i.e., a thermal protectant and low-heat setting), taking a hot tool to the strands ultimately restructures your hair pattern to get the results you want, which does a number on those bonds over time.…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. March 28, 2022 — 10:04 AM If you’re coming up on your 10th wedding anniversary, first things first: Congratulations on making it this far as a duo! Now all that’s…
