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Your 4-Step Recipe for a Meaningful Summer
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (213+ words) Posted June 16, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch I have a number of patients every year who ask themselves, "Where did the summer go?" Often I ask myself the same thing. I vow that this year will be different for me, and…...
Dreading Summer? You Might Have Reverse SAD
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (692+ words) Posted June 15, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) impacts an estimated 5 percent of individuals in the U. S. population. Most people associate SAD with wintertime, when short, dark days and frigid temperatures take their toll on mood and mental health....
Helping Kids Survive Summer
3+ week, 6+ day ago (123+ words) Posted May 20, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma What can help children struggling to manage their boredom? Boredom is probably inevitable; it seems to be felt frequently throughout the day for most people. But that does not mean it has to trap…...
Beware of 'Winter Coating' While Dating This Season
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (303+ words) Posted November 26, 2025 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano Beware the practice of "winter coating," when an ex wants to get back together with you just to get them through the coldest and potentially the loneliest part of the year. And come…...
Cuffing Season When You're Already Cuffed
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (652+ words) Posted November 13, 2025 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk For those of us who are already in relationships, cuffing season can bring out a little smug satisfaction. We already have a built-in cuddle buddy. No swiping, no small talk, no awkward first dates....
What If Summer Boredom Is Actually Good for Your Child?
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (708+ words) Posted July 2, 2025 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano It's 10 a. m. on a Wednesday. You're one coffee in and already Googling "summer activities for 8 year olds" while your child lies dramatically on the floor groaning: "I'm bored! There's nothing to dooooo!" You click…...
From Boredom to Wonder: A Child-Led Approach to Summer
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (837+ words) Posted July 4, 2025 | Reviewed by Davia Sills I know you've seen them: "100 Summer Activities for Kids!" "12 Ways to Keep Your Child Learning This Summer!" I get why these lists feel appealing. As parents, we want to do right by our children,…...
Parenting Adolescents and Three Challenges of Keeping Order
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (632+ words) Posted September 23, 2025 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods The messy room, the scattered stuff, the forgotten promises, the lapsed memory, the wandering attention, the tuned-out response, the lost belongings, the trail of litter around the family home, can all be emblematic of…...
Dealing With End-of-Summer Anxiety
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (882+ words) Posted September 16, 2025 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley As summers start to fade, you might notice an unexpected uptick in your mood, or lack thereof. After the lingering warmth, carefree rhythm, and open days of summer, it's natural to feel a subtle…...
Why Boredom Is Good for Your Kid
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (653+ words) Posted August 4, 2025 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Let's be honest; when your kid says, "I'm bored," it hits different. Maybe it triggers guilt. Maybe frustration. Or perhaps it's that creeping feeling that you should've planned something better. You reach for a…...