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Kids on a Plane: How to Entertain Children Without Losing Your Sanity 03/12/2017 08:00pm • Make the journey less chaotic with these pro hacks.When you're traveling solo, it's easy to navigate common air-travel snafus with time-tested tactics and essential items such as electronic devices, chargers and snacks. But when you're planning a trip with youngsters in tow, coping with agitations - The Upshot of a Learning Disability or Attention Deficit Disorder 03/09/2017 07:00pm • When a child is diagnosed with a learning disability or attention deficit disorder, might they only have difficulty in school? Could they also have a potential strength? About 10 percent of school-aged children have attention deficit disorder, and 10 to 15 percent have dyslexia, the most common of How to Enhance Your Workspace 03/08/2017 07:00pm • So many of us work in a less-than-ideal workspace. You may be sitting in a sterile white, gray or beige cubicle. Or you have an office without windows and a lot of old-fashioned dark brown furniture. Maybe you don't have the luxury of either and instead sit in an open floor plan. Let's face it: if y Be mindful of divorce's financial consequences 03/08/2017 05:15am • WASHINGTON — Your divorce is finally final, and you’re ready to move on. It’s understandable that you’ll want to put all of the legal work, paperwork and distraction behind you and get back to living your life. However, too many women make the mistake of not following through on critical From Zika to Terrorism, How to Protect Yourself While Traveling Abroad 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Take these precautions to maximize safety and eliminate stress during your trip.When you're preoccupied with packing, navigating airport security and collecting local currency for an upcoming trip to a far-flung locale, it's easy to overlook standard health and safety measures. But with a variety of 3 Reasons the June LSAT Is Ideal 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Those planning on submitting their law school applications this fall are likely considering their first major decision in the application process: when to take the LSAT. In this week's post, we'll outline the three key factors you should consider when determining when to take the LSAT and reasons th Feeling Distracted? Here's How to Stay Focused at Work 03/05/2017 07:00pm • If you feel like you're constantly getting distracted when you're trying to concentrate on your job, you're not alone. With social media updates, endless apps, personal concerns and family matters vying for your focus in the office, it's a wonder any work gets done at all. But there's a consequence How to Stay Calm When Everybody Seems Stressed 03/01/2017 07:00pm • We don't agree on much in our divided nation. But the results of the annual American Psychological Association's Stress in America survey out in February reveal that the majority on both sides of the political spectrum share at least one thing in common: We're stressed. More specifically, two-thirds Why Cheat Meals Don't Work 02/27/2017 07:00pm • As a dietitian, I hear about "cheat meals" or "cheat days" regularly. The concept -- that, if you eat healthfully most of the time, you should be allowed a day or meal of splurging here and there -- is fair enough. After all, I believe in indulgences, and I think treats are an essential part of a h Resume Tips for Experienced Professionals 02/26/2017 07:00pm • If you have been in the workforce for a decade or more, it is highly probable you have some complex employment scenarios that may require more finesse when describing your background to a prospective employer. Things like layoffs, mergers, acquisitions, department relocation and time off to care for Professor has taken a selfie every day for the past 30 years 02/23/2017 09:27am • BOSTON (AP) — Long before they were called selfies, Karl Baden snapped a simple black and white photo of himself. Then he repeated it every day for the next three decades. Baden's "Every Day" project officially turns 30 on Thursday and he says he has no intention of stopping. The stark contempl How to Close the Empathy Gap 02/21/2017 07:00pm • When I worked as a school-based therapist, meeting with small groups of kids --often girls -- was a regular occurrence. The great benefit of having therapists on campus was that kids didn't have to sit with uncomfortable emotions throughout the day. They could, and did, seek help when needed. On on Should You Try Mindfulness Meditation to Treat Anxiety Disorder? 02/20/2017 07:00pm • Characterized by persistent and excessive worry, generalized anxiety disorder affects nearly 7 million adults in the U.S. Those who are prone to anxiety tend to have greater difficulty managing and coping with stress, experts say, where chronic stress is shown to have physiologic effects including 5 Ways to Prepare to Sell Your Las Vegas House This Spring 02/19/2017 07:00pm • Thanks to longer days -- and sub-100-degree temperatures -- spring in Las Vegas is a peak time for house hunting. But that doesn't mean putting your house on the market once the weather starts to warm is a guaranteed sale. To help you sell quickly at the best price, U.S. News connected with some How to Create a Healthy Work Space 02/19/2017 07:00pm • If you start your day pain-free and energetic but end it fatigued, rubbing the back of your neck after sitting in front of a computer all day, you may have an unhealthy work station. A bad work setup can cause your neck muscles to work harder than they should, leading to stiffness and pain. "The va