Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Most people are wishing 2020 good riddance, and for good reason. More than 318,000 Americans are dead because of COVID-19, and thousands of families have been left behind to mourn their losses. Thousands of businesses have closed, millions of jobs lost — it is estimated that by June 2020, ...

The New Year always spurs a renewal of personal goals, whether you make resolutions or not. The blank slate of a new calendar year offers a sense of possibilities for making the next year great — and health goals usually top the list. If you’re looking to put health first, who better to turn to ...

Well, that was brutal. But believe it or not, 2020 wasn’t all bad. Halfway through this downer of a year, we published a list of 100 positive things that had happened so far, despite a raging worldwide pandemic, a country upended by a fight for racial equality, a divisive election and the loss of beloved celebrities. Sadly, the ...

You wake up before the sun rises to shower and get ready for the day. Soon you hear the patter of tiny feet upstairs. You get breakfast ready for your little ones and then get them dressed. Between packing bags and preparing lunches, you barely have time to grab breakfast for yourself. You rush out ...

Welcome to the germiest time of the year, when it’s time to protect yourself and family from cold, flu and COVID-19, all contagious viruses. It’s not possible to avoid getting sick entirely, but you can lessen your likeli-hood and prevent serious symptoms, said pharmacist and healthy living expert Dr. Lisa Leslie-Williams. Since the pandemic began, lots ...

Disagreements among adults is an inevitable part of life, but learning to deal with disagreement starts much earlier. Here are a few ways parents can teach children how to effectively communicate, disagree and work together to find solutions, according to expert psychologists:  Start early: Learning to disagree is a lifelong process that begins with basic ...

I was not raised to sit still. I was raised to make good use of my time and improve the lives of others, whenever possible. During the holidays, I usually find myself volunteering for local nonprofits, exchanging cookies with my friend, Kristen, and her loved ones, or watching “The Boy,” (my son,) perform in Open ...

  With the approval of multiple new COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, some might say now is the perfect time to book, or at least begin planning for summer vacation. Although I can’t argue with this line of thinking, our family has always planned summer vacations far in advance. It all started at the beginning ...

COVID-19 restrictions mean the holiday season will be different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to become a Grinch. Although extensive travel, large group gatherings and many traditional activities can’t happen, you can find imaginative ways to be just as joyful with a dash of creativity. In fact, many people are embracing this ...