Family

An uninscribed gravestone, ready for married couples names. A happy husband wants to be buried with his second wife, but he suspects the stepkids will object. Should they be able to dictate the parents’ burial plans?
Advice for Life

Can Stepkids Dictate Parents’ Burial Plans?

Happy husband fears they will reject his wishes

By R. Eric Thomas | August 8, 2025
Going plant-based can mean eating delicious meals like these portobello tacos. By Jenifoto46
Health

Going Plant-Based

Exploring the myths and benefits

By Christine Nguyen, D.O. | August 1, 2025
A granddaughter whispering into her grandmother's ear, both happy. By Photographerlondon. Used with article on turf wars over grandmothers' names
Advice for Life

Turf Wars Over Grandmothers’ Names

The ‘real’ grandmother says she’s the only Nonna

By R. Eric Thomas | August 1, 2025
A lost dog standing on sandbags after a flood, used with a pet lover's note from Kerrville, Texas. Image from Thailand, Phanuwatn
Pets and Furry Friends

A Pet Lover’s Note from Kerrville, Texas

Helping pets helps people, especially in times of crisis

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | July 28, 2025
A young woman in bed with her disinterested partner behind her. By Dmitry Marchenko. The mother is concerned about her daughter's abusive boyfriend.
Advice for Life

Daughter’s Abusive Boyfriend

Should the other intervene?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 25, 2025
A frightened dog hiding. When a dog panics at loud noises from thunder and fireworks, what can a pet owner do to soothe their fear. Animal advocate Cathy Rosenthal offers advice on helping a dog scared by storms and fireworks. Image AI generated.
Pets and Furry Friends

Helping a Dog Scared by Storms and Fireworks

Implement several strategies simultaneously

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | July 18, 2025
A sad, contemplative woman in her living room, after she's being forced to forgive by her family. Image by Lacheev
Advice for Life

Forced to Forgive and Forget

‘I don’t want their toxicity touching my life’

By R. Eric Thomas | July 18, 2025
A woman tired, facing emotional exhaustion. Image by Jaroslav Frank.
Health

Managing Emotional Exhaustion

When your feelings feel overwhelming

By Jolene Hanson, Mayo Foundation | July 16, 2025
Man's feet on a bathroom scale. Does gaining a few extra pounds really matter?
Health

Does Gaining a Few Extra Pounds Really Matter?

And other potential concerns of weight gain

By Howard LeWine, M.D. | July 9, 2025
A collection of greeting cards, appropriate for the question: How long should you keep greeting cards?
Advice for Life

How Long to Keep Greeting Cards

Is it all in the heart of the receiver?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 4, 2025

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