What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother
A psychiatrist explains that difficult emotions are natural in new motherhood—and how partners and society at large can be supportive.
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How to Get Some Emotional Distance in an Argument
Getting angry? Try a practice called "self-distancing" to help resolve conflict.
Five Obstacles to Happiness (and How to Overcome Them)
Mindfulness can help us maintain our well-being in the face of difficult situations.
How to Fight Racism Through Inner Work
Rhonda Magee explains how mindfulness-based awareness and compassion is key to racial justice work.
How to Become a Scientist of Your Own Emotions
A Q&A with researcher Marc Brackett about how to cultivate emotional intelligence in ourselves and our kids.
Happiness Doesn’t Make You Ignore Social Problems
A new study suggests that happy people—far from being self-centered or disengaged—are more willing to tackle social problems.
How to Raise Boys Who Are in Touch With Their Feelings
A new book argues that we are hurting boys by not helping them value their emotions and their social connections.
Dear Christine: My Son Went Off to College and I Want to Cry
Christine Carter offers some advice to a mom who feels like her son outgrew her.