How to tell if you’re part of ‘Generation Jones’
A specific "micro-generation" of people wedged between baby boomers and Gen X.
May 28, 2020
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Language
How Thomas Jefferson inspired the 19th-century’s most popular slang phrase
"A popularity which no other slang phrase has ever attained," a newspaper wrote in 1840.
May 27, 2020
Family
Grandparents ache as the COVID exile grinds on
Maintaining a connection with grandkids is important for the well-being of everyone.
May 26, 2020
The most helpful thing you can do for your loved ones
“It’s a gift you give to your friends and family.”
May 22, 2020
Language
How late in life can you start learning a language and still become fluent?
The results of a recent study are encouraging.
May 22, 2020
Family
A brilliant way for kids and faraway adults to stay close while social distancing
Kidvelope is the perfect gift for 2020.
May 20, 2020
Language
The specific ways aging affects language
Changes perceived as negative might have an upside.
May 20, 2020
Communication
Why “no problem” now means different things to different generations
A subtle change in language has led to a generational divide.
May 14, 2020
Cars
7 ways to upgrade your old car with new-car tech
For the price of a typical new-car payment, you can add any of these upgrades.
May 12, 2020
Caregiving
How family caregivers can use a Monday routine to reinvent self-care
Trying to find calm during the chaos of caregiving can be difficult — but not impossible.
May 11, 2020
Family
7 safety rules all kids should know
These basics help kids protect themselves in scary situations.
May 10, 2020
People
The real reason men often fall asleep right after sex
You should be flattered if your partner falls asleep after sex, according to psychologists.
May 9, 2020
Holidays
Is it safe to visit your mom on Mother’s Day? A doctor offers a decision checklist
In the midst of a global pandemic and the need to continue to practice social distancing, the decision is even more complex than usual.
May 8, 2020
Death
Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend
Your own pet is never “just a dog.”
May 6, 2020
People
Your guide to the 2020 census questionnaire
There’s an interesting story behind “Person 1.”
May 1, 2020
Sex
6 sex secrets of satisfied couples
Real couples share their advice for bringing sparks back into the bedroom.
April 28, 2020
Cars
How to make your car last 200,000 miles
Keeping your car running longer could be a financial life preserver in the coming years.
April 22, 2020
Family
5 ways parents can support their college-age kids who’ve returned home due to COVID-19
Tensions and arguments are bound to flare up.
April 22, 2020
How to make peace with your ex
You don't have to like your ex. You do have to be civil.
April 21, 2020
Photos
12 people who recreated photos of their parents and grandparents
It's only natural for family members to resemble each other, but some of these photos will make you look twice.
April 16, 2020