As a college professor for three decades and the author of a brand-new book about college life, one thing I know for sure is that parents and students are in a perpetual dance of learning to let go.

Recently, I woke to the blaring noise of our downstairs TV. My husband had been watching it the night before and had accidentally left it on “pause” rather than “off.” The sudden blast was startling ...

Many people view aging with aversion, seeing it as something to fight rather than a natural part of life. Philosopher Simone de Beauvoir suggests old age is to be contrasted with life, not death.

In the grand scheme of therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is new on the scene. Often mistaken for coming from the Buddhist tradition, ACT is actually based on the modern science of ...

Experience is a funny thing. Looking back on 2025, I realized how often my own instincts—the same instincts that once helped me win deals, build teams and deliver outcomes—started to get in my way.

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