This week, my daughter turned 10, and two things occurred to me. The first was how the heck do I have a 10-year-old.
How (and Why) to Have a TV-Free Summer
Want to spend less time in front of the tube this summer? Kate Bartolotta shares 4 big reasons to do just that.
It Doesn’t Matter Which Disney Character Buzzfeed Thinks You Are
Kate Bartolotta thinks the Buzzfeed and Zimbio quizzes are silly fun, but it raises the question: do you know what you really are?
The Wisdom of a Few Skinned Knees
The fear of falling should not scare us from the attempt. After all, there’s a lot we can learn from a few skinned knees.
What’s in Your Mental Junk Drawer?
Kate Bartolotta wonders if it’s time for you to clean out the mental clutter in your life.
5 Ways Cuddling Makes Us Healthier
Touch releases oxytocin, which makes us feel better. But can hugging make us better human beings?
Dear Men: You Are Already Good Enough.
I could write this as an open letter, but there are already enough of those telling you what you should do differently.
How to Have Flat Abs, Better Sex and Rule the World in 8 Easy Steps
The covers of most men’s and women’s magazines have similar headlines: get great abs and have amazing sex.
Social Media: Are You Savvy or Addicted?
I have a theory that there are “Twitter People” and “Facebook People.”
Can Gaming Save the (Real) World?
Sounds a little far-fetched, right? But Jane McGonigal believes that gaming can actually help us make a better world.
What I’ve Learned About Real Life From Writing Online
I’ve written over 400 articles and blogs over the past three years. It’s been great practice for my writing — and great to help me keep my ego in check too.
Playing Dirty: How Making a Mess Can Make You Feel Better
When was the last time you painted? Or played in the mud? Chances are, it’s been years.
How to Be a Stressed Out Basketcase
You want to be part of the club. You know the one, it’s the “Oh my God, I am soooo stressed out” club.
How to Make Back-to-School Transitions Less Stressful
For most families in the U.S., this week or next week means back to school.
How to Form a Habit that Sticks
The bad ones are easy, but adding a good habit might not be as hard as you think. — Why does it sometimes feel like it’s effortless to let negative habits creep up, but when we want to change them — or add a new healthy habit—it feels nearly impossible? A big part of it…
Natural Doesn’t Always Equal Healthy
Just because something is an herbal supplement or says “natural” on the label, it doesn’t mean it’s good for us.