How to win the fight with kids over phone use
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and …
How to know if a financial robo-advisor is right for you
No matter how much money you have, every adult faces countless financial decisions every year — how to stay afloat, prosper, prepare for the future, …
One change I made to my social media use made a big difference on my mood
Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. Try this one thing …
If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress
In an election year like few others, the race for the White House is down to a thinly stretched wire — not unlike the nerves …
Why you’re more likely to solve your problems on a therapist’s sofa than on social media
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for …
When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids
Parents who stare at their screens instead of talking to their kids aren’t just modeling poor behavior — they could be hindering their children’s language …
People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference
Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. Try this one thing …
What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course of the popular antidepressant escitalopram, often sold as Lexapro …
Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships
As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence and how parents and teachers …
Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls …
