I’m a single mom and life was hard, raising two kids with no support. I’m 35 and I was completely stressed. Then last year, I noticed my fingertips were going numb. I developed a painful rash on my face, chest and arms and was diagnosed with a condition called mixed connective tissue disease. I was…
The last two years of pandemic era living have, of course, impacted all employees in some capacity. Between pandemic-related burnout, social isolation, remote work preferences and “the Great Reshuffle,” it’s evident that employees across generations are evaluating their current employment situations through a more critical lens. Indeed, according to MetLife’s 20th annual Employee Benefit Trends…
There are many ways to get a good night’s sleep, but typically, the last on that list is pillows. Even if you have a sleep mask, white noise machines, or have a sleep routine, all of that won’t do you much good if the pillow you have is uncomfortable. All pillows are not created equal…
Children with special needs aren’t the only ones who deal with a society whose expectations do not align with reality. Parents and caregivers of special needs kids do as well. The fact is that parental skills are often taught in a supposed “one-size-fits-all” paradigm. How can parents figure out how to guide their children with…
Usually, there are two types of reactions when people hear about a 4-day workweek. Either they’re inspired to reach this goal, or they dismiss the idea as nonsense that only a few fortunate people can be privileged to afford. Whether you are in the first category or second, you’re in the right place. In this…
This article originally was published by the Child Mind Institute Cynthia Braun remembers all too well what weekday mornings used to be like at her house. Since her husband had to leave early for work, it was up to Braun, a pediatrician with a practice in Pleasantville, New York, to get Anika and Devon, then 6…
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. April 12, 2022 — 21:32 PM If you want to add a patch of greenery to your yard but aren’t able to mow and maintain it, a grass-free lawn is…
Back in 2020, I wrote about “Zoom Dysmorphia,” a pandemic-born concept where people started to become hypercritical of their appearance on-screen, even on a tiny, pixelated corner square. Now, in 2022, this affinity for digital beauty has not only grown but graduated into a captivation with facial symmetry. If you’re well-versed in the ebbs and…
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. April 12, 2022 — 13:03 PM When was the last time you had a change moment—an “aha” realization that set you down a new path? This April, in honor of…
If there’s a golden rule in skin care, it’s to mind your sun exposure. It’s no joke that 80% of the signs of skin aging are due to UV damage—so when you see people placing those trendy, light-up masks on their face, you might raise a brow. Sounds like a recipe for sagging skin, no? …
