7 Things Grandparents Should Stop Saying to Grandkids

7 Things Grandparents Should Stop Saying to Grandkids

Being a grandparent is one of life’s great joys. You get all the good parts: the hugs, the cookies, the bedtime stories, without quite as much of the daily grind. But even the most loving grandparent can say something that stings without meaning to. Dr. Brittney...
Gray Divorce Is Rising And How to Avoid It

Gray Divorce Is Rising And How to Avoid It

You may have heard the term “Gray Divorce” floating around lately. It simply means couples who split after 50, often after decades together. And according to recent research, it’s happening more and more. Here’s what the numbers say, and what...
Why Some Men Go Quiet After They Retire

Why Some Men Go Quiet After They Retire

You probably know a man who seemed to shrink a little after he retired. Maybe it was your husband, your brother, or a friend from the old days at work. He went from busy and purposeful to quiet. Maybe a little lost. It turns out there is real research behind this. And...
Is It Rude to Tell Guests It’s Time to Leave?

Is It Rude to Tell Guests It’s Time to Leave?

We have all been there. The dinner was wonderful. The conversation was warm. And then (somewhere around the third hour), you started sneaking glances at the clock while your guests showed no sign of wrapping up. So here is the real question: Is it actually rude to ask...
Why Rewatching Old Favorites Says Good Things About You

Why Rewatching Old Favorites Says Good Things About You

You have seen every episode. You know exactly what is coming. And yet, here you are, pressing play on Season 1 again. If that sounds familiar, you are in very good company. And according to one psychologist, it says something genuinely positive about who you are. Your...
The Real Reason Couples Over 50 Divorce

The Real Reason Couples Over 50 Divorce

The kids are finally grown. The house is quiet. And suddenly, you and your spouse are alone together, maybe for the first time in decades. For some couples, that silence is golden. For others, it reveals something they hadn’t wanted to face. Three psychologists...