Family

Unhappy man at home, still resentful of toxic employer. Image by Piksel
Advice for Life

Retiree Is Still Resentful of Toxic Employer

One year later, the ex-employee is hurt and confused

By R. Eric Thomas | December 19, 2025
Holiday pet safety tips - Siamese cat in a basket of Christmas bows
Family

9 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holiday Season

Ensure happy holidays for all

By Best Friends Animal Society | December 16, 2025
Man using a tablet at bedtime while his wife sleeps. He needs to understand the benefits of minimizing screen time. Image by Monkey Business Images.
Health

Screen Time and Health

Four benefits to cutting back

By Mysoon Ayuob, M.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | December 16, 2025
A person writing a Christmas card. Is it OK to share holiday greetings and divorce news at the same time?
Advice for Life

Combining Holiday Greetings and Divorce News

Is it OK to share divorce news in a Christmas card?

By R. Eric Thomas | December 12, 2025
Happy woman, by Tpibernik. Happiness and a positive attitude have been linked to multiple health benefits, but achieving that can be more difficult if happiness doesn’t come easily. Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Health offers tips on improving happiness.
Health

Improving Happiness When It’s Not Your Natural State

Tips for achieving a positive, sunny attitude

By Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing | December 8, 2025
A pile of Christmas gifts on an old wooden table. By Sjhuls. Used with advice article on when gift exchange loses its luster
Advice for Life

When a Gift Exchange Loses Its Luster

Changing a tradition without hurt feelings

By R. Eric Thomas | December 5, 2025
A woman looks at her phone, tired of cleaning, as the cleaning bottles beside her indicate. Her inconsiderate brother has called last minute and is coming to visit,
Advice for Life

Inconsiderate Brother Angers Mum’s Caregiver

Even worse – that caregiver is his sister

By R. Eric Thomas | November 28, 2025
A holiday table of food and drink, by Mirko Vitali. Used with an article on a party pooper who criticizes food and drink choices at parties.
Advice for Life

Party Pooper Criticizes Food and Drink Choices

And not just any party pooper – it’s her brother

By R. Eric Thomas | November 21, 2025
A woman brings a turkey to the Thanksgiving table. The man's bushy nose hair spoils the dinner for some.
Advice for Life

Bushy Nose Hair Spoils Thanksgiving

An annual guest feels no need to trim the unruly strands

By R. Eric Thomas | November 14, 2025
A DNA revelation: a man opens an envelope showing he isn't the father. By Kuprevich
Advice for Life

DNA Reveals His Kids Aren’t His

What defines a family?

By R. Eric Thomas | November 11, 2025

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