Advice

Giving Thanks: 7 Ways To Teach Kids

Jeana Lee Tahnk | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Jeana Lee Tahnk

Study after study has shown that people who practice grateful thinking are healthier, happier and more content with their lives than those who don't.

The Rules Redux: 4 Mind Games Men Play

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.09.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Men are masters of game playing in relationships. Here are the four most frequent ones I see.

A Black Hole Ate My Resume!

Liz Ryan | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living


Liz Ryan

Look, I said, that's what those Black Holes are made for. They're designed to eat resumes the way prom-goers suck down calamari at the Olive Garden.

Why That Guy Doug Got the Job

Liz Ryan | Posted 10.30.2009 | Business


Liz Ryan

My friend Mollie called and she was mad, mad, mad. You won't even believe this, she said. I've been waiting for this job interview for two weeks, and ...

Weasling Out of a Job Reference

Liz Ryan | Posted 10.29.2009 | Business


Liz Ryan

A lady called me on the phone and said "Help!"What's up? I asked. This guy who used to work for me, she said, he's using me as a reference. I don't wa...

When a friend wants more than friendship

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

It's not unusual for platonic relationships to turn into something different or something more. Whenever this happens, regardless of gender, it can le...

How To Live On $0 A Day: Rediscover the Childlike Joy of Halloween (Get Free Stuff)

Lesley Stern | Posted 10.26.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Halloween traditionally marks the end of the harvest season when people begin storing necessities for the long, lean months ahead. Which is exactly the way you should be looking at it now.

Balanced Life: Excellent Tips For Living That My Parents Gave Me

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Sometimes you don't have to go very far or do much research to get advice on how to be happier. Here are some excellent tips for living my parents gave me.

The Rules Redux: Five Dating Mistakes Women Make...And How You Can Avoid/Undo Them

Jag Carrao | Posted 10.28.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Most often, dating doozies result from failure to recognize -- or simply accept -- the different ways men and women approach relationships.

Are You Having A Quarterlife Crisis?

Christine Hassler | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

I woke up one day in a cold sweat and found myself in the midst of my own quarterlife crisis. The good news is that I survived it.

Can I Catch My Friend Before She Jumps Off a Cliff (Again?)

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

"It frustrates me when friends ask for advice, then do the opposite of what I tell them and want me to feel sorry for them from the consequences," writes Liza.

How to Live on $0 a Day: Financial Doldrums Got You Down? Look on the Bright Side

Lesley Stern | Posted 10.10.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Pre-stirred yogurt: This was one of the first costly luxuries I gave up. Yes, it's exhausting having to actually stir the yogurt flavoring, but it's a great way to combine breakfast and exercise.

How To Live On $0 A Day: Etiquette Advice For Those Who've Lost Everything But Their Manners

Lesley Stern | Posted 10.02.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Dear Dinner Companion, Your friend is right. Never cheapen yourself by sleeping with a guy for a hamburger.

How To Live On $0 A Day: This Could Be the Best Health Care Reform Plan You're Gonna Get

Lesley Stern | Posted 09.26.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Sex is also a good, inexpensive form of exercise that doesn't require getting out of bed (although it may compel you to leave the fetal position). This will require a partner since batteries are costly.

How To Handle Divorcing Parents When You're An Adult

Christine Hassler | Posted 09.22.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

No matter how old you are the divorce of your parents is difficult, so allow yourself to feel whatever you are feeling. You may chronologically be an adult but this may trigger very childlike feelings and memories.

Sheryl Crow: Life After Breast Cancer, Motherhood

health.com | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living


Sheryl Crow is one of music's biggest talents, but you'd never know it talking to her. The mom of 2-year-old Wyatt is more likely to chat about mother...

How To Live On $0 A Day: Finding Your Next Set Of Wheels

Lesley Stern | Posted 09.17.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Costco shopping carts Costco carts are humongous and totally lacking in style. But that's part of their charm. In fact, it's the only part of their charm.

Just Listen to Mark Goulston

Keith Ferrazzi | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living


Keith Ferrazzi

After watching Mark Goulston work, I can tell you why everyone from the FBI to Oprah pays attention when he talks about reaching people: his techniques, simple as they sound, really work.

Am I My Friend's Keeper?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Over the past six months I've been friends with a 25-year-old girl, and I'm a 37-year-old woman. She is where I used to be: bingeing, playing the victim role, can't find love, affection, or the attention she needs.

Words: Words Parents Use Can Make a Difference for Life. Words Can Send You into Space or Tear You to Pieces

Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Ramon Resa, MD

Say positive things about your children. Tell them you believe in them. If you let them know that they can accomplish anything if they put their minds to it, they will.

Unsolicited Advice

Brad Listi | Posted 09.29.2009 | Comedy


Brad Listi

Moral of the story: Stand up and be courageous. Remember the timeless words of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and be terrified of fear. To do anything less would be cowardly.

Owning Up

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Sometimes people believe they need to obtain closure from another person before they sever a friendship. This isn't true.

Ask Maddisen - How to Free Yourself from Confusion

Maddisen K. Krown | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living


Maddisen K. Krown

I have a very simple technique to share that should help you release the confusion and overwhelm, and return you to a more peaceful state. Let's get to it now!

How To Ask For What You Want At Work

Christine Hassler | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Can you imagine a job where you can ask for exactly what you want and get it? Do these jobs actually exist? It turns out they do! I was recently ins...

Painful Teen Friendship: What's a Mom to Do?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 09.10.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Unless your teen's health or safety is at risk, resist the temptation to solve friendship problems for her.