Use Your Work Rivalry for Good
Photo: simon jhuan (Shutterstock) Given how much time we spend interacting with coworkers either in person or virtually, various relationship and dynamics are bound to emerge. Sometimes colleagues can become…
An Age-By-Age Guide to Talking to Kids About Sex
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. Sex is perhaps the…
Defy Parkinson’s Law to Be More Productive
Photo: Lazy_Bear (Shutterstock) Parkinson’s law is an observation that suggests the longer you give yourself to do something, the longer you’ll take to actually get it done. But it’s always…
How to Not Raise a ‘Glass Child’
For the siblings of disabled children, life can be tough in ways no one else thinks about. They may worry about their sibling, while dealing with parents who are too…
What to Do If You Become a Victim of ‘Sextortion’
If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve sent a nude or suggestive photo to someone at some point in your life—and you wouldn’t be alone. A third of Americans have…
The Smartest Ways to De-escalate Conflicts at Work
Conflicts between coworkers are normal: When you have multiple people collaborating on something, disagreements are bound to arise. In some cases, workplace conflicts can end up being helpful, as it…
Make Your ‘Bullshit Job’ Work for You
Some people are lucky to work in a career or a specific role that they find fulfilling, challenging, and even inspiring. But many of us—maybe the majority of us—are working…
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Disney Cruises and Epstein Island
Thousands of people are sharing a tweet this week that suggests Disney Cruises sends or sent children to Jeffery Epstein’s private island on snorkeling trips. This claim isn’t true, but…
How to Get Back Into Your Favorite Childhood Hobby
The word “hobby” has a lot of unfair connotations. When someone describes an activity as a hobby, they’re implying that it’s not serious, or it’s not “professional” work. But many…
How to Protect Your Teen From the Harmful Effects of Social Media
A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General called “Social Media and Youth Mental Health” outlines how social media changes teens’ brains and impairs their social skills. These scary findings…