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Why We Act So Childishly Around Our Families

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There you are, an adult, visiting your family, when something — maybe a phrase your dad says or a backhanded compliment uttered by your brother-in-law — flips a switch in your brain. And no matter how self-assured a parent, employee, and friend you are in the world away from your family, suddenly you feel — and even act — like a 10-year-old again. It happens. Family get-togethers always include second-helpings and second-guessing. Read More...

How To Help Kids Focus And Pay Attention When They Veer Off-Task

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So, your child isn’t focusing. Maybe they’re just wowed by the world around them. Maybe they’re completely zoning out during a Zoom lesson, staring into space instead of at their school assignment. It can be frustrating when a kid veers off task, but a well-meaning “Hey, listen up!” probably won’t do the trick. Parents have an important role in helping a kid focus and pay attention — and how you respond in that frustrating moment makes a big difference in what’s harmful and what’s helpful. Read More...

Ryan Dorsey Pays Tribute to Naya Rivera After Her Death

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Ryan Dorsey paid tribute to Naya Rivera following the Glee star's tragic death. "This is so unfair...there's not enough words to express the hole left in everyone's hearts. I can't believe this is life now. I don't know if I'll ever believe it. You were just here," Dorsey wrote alongside a photo of Rivera and Josey. "We were just in the back swimming with Josey the day before. Life just isn't fair. Read More...