This is NOT your average July 4th weekend. America turns 250 on Saturday, July 4, and we're thinking about fun ways to make ...

I still have not changed the ring volume on my phone. Every other contact is on silent. But their two numbers ring out loud no matter what I am doing, where I am, or who I am with. The moment I see ...

For style and comfort, lululemon is my favorite place to shop for back-to-school casual and athletic wear. lululemon apparel and accessories are perfect for everyday use, a full day of classes, ...

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On my way to my bedroom late one night, I saw the familiar sliver of light coming from my son’s room. Burning the midnight oil again, I thought. When I cracked the door open, I found him hunched over ...

The following is an interview by Lisa Heffernan with Jennifer Wallace, whose new book, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic — And What We Can Do About It, has hit all the best seller ...

Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it’s the culmination of hard work, dreams, and the threshold of a new beginning for our young adults. We want to offer hope and encouragement and let our ...

It happened again this week. Several times, in fact. I’m a university professor and my office is located directly across from the elevators. Because I maintain a literal “open-door” policy for my ...

What do you call your family group chat? If you don’t have one, it’s a fabulous way to stay connected, without a lot of pressure. My family has a chat that includes me, my husband and our three adult ...

Every year, starting around her 13th birthday, I did the math. Five years until she leaves for college, four years, then three; you get the point. I sobbed on her 16th birthday. I pictured the Days of ...

Loneliness is something that a lot of college students struggle with. I think that a lot of people have expectations when arriving at college that it is going to be the best time of their lives and ...