by As they develop, it’s important to evolve with them. Help your kids develop. Children ages of 12 through 14 can be considered young teens. As shocking as that sounds,…
Category: Relationships
Stay True to Yourself in Your Relationships
If we can’t be ourselves in our relationships, we’re not really compatible. KEY POINTS Personal authenticity starts with accepting oneself, including one’s sexuality and needs, as they are. Giving up…
9 Things Fatherhood Has Taught Me About Being a Man
“They don’t want the ‘pretend you have it all together’ version of me, they simply want me. To be present. To be engaged. And to be there. To be real.…
How Being Friends First Enhances Romance
by Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. KEY POINTS Because friendships offer a safe space to develop deeper ties, frequently, attraction sparks interaction. Quality friendships often escalate to exclusive romantic relationships,…
Why Touch and Cuddling Are Important to Sexual Satisfaction
Debby Herbenick Ph.D., M.P.H. How to increase sexual satisfaction through touch and affection. Recent research about sex and love has found that touching and cuddling, though important to both women…
Black Excellence in New Orleans
Black excellence is rarely a part of local media. When the Henry family unveiled a beautiful and stunning mural about the legacy of excellence, a crowd of about 350 braved…
Is Sleeping Next to Your Partner Good for You?
by Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. Lying next to your romantic partner has benefits, including better sleep. KEY POINTS While couples’ sleeping arrangements can be a source of conflict, new…
Who Do You Blame for Racial Tensions in America?
by Preeti Vani Your answer may depend on how we ask the question. KEY POINTS Research from Stanford shows it’s possible to change how people blame groups in large-scale conflicts…
Why Date Nights are So Important for Healthy Relationships
Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC Learn why you need to prioritize time for dates. First of all, date nights don’t have to be at night. You can do them any day…
Women Are Looking for High Value Men
The Disposable Man Why We All End Up Losing There is a great debate taking place as we speak. Men are now feeling as if they are being undervalued. They…