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Marsha Maxwell

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Family
Midlife does not have to be a crisis
Midlife is often portrayed as a low point for happiness, but it can be a peak for fulfillment.
By Marsha Maxwell
For many people, midlife is a time to take stock, come to terms with the past and imagine a different future.
Family
How to redefine your middle life with purpose and vision
For many people, midlife is a time to take stock, come to terms with the past and imagine a different future.
By Marsha Maxwell
Candy Lightner, president of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, holds a picture of her late daughter inside her office in Sacramento, California, on Feb. 26, 1981. Lightner's daughter was killed by a drunk driver.
Family
Motherhood and the power for good
Mothers have the power to shape society, not just by influencing family members at home, but by advocating for good causes.
By Marsha Maxwell
While many apologies are insincere or self-justifying, a heartfelt apology can transform an injured relationship.
Family
The process of a heartfelt, effective apology
While many apologies are insincere or self-justifying, a heartfelt apology can transform an injured relationship.
By Marsha Maxwell
Exercise has lots of benefits, but it's not the key to weight loss, experts say.
Health
Exercise is a ‘miracle cure,’ but not for obesity
Exercise has lots of benefits, but it’s not the key to weight loss, experts say.
By Marsha Maxwell
Pets benefit children in unexpected ways.
Family
How pets take care of children
Pets benefit children in unexpected ways.
By Marsha Maxwell
Celebrities, politicians and CEOs have tried to feed themselves for $4.32 a day, the amount allocated per person for SNAP, formerly called food stamps. But what does taking the SNAP challenge really prove?
Family
Could you eat healthy on $4 a day?
Celebrities, politicians and CEOs have tried to feed themselves for $4.32 a day, the amount allocated per person for SNAP, formerly called food stamps. But what does taking the SNAP challenge really prove?
By Marsha Maxwell
Laughing together makes people feel closer and sparks new relationships, according to researchers at University College London.
Family
One funny way to make a friend
Laughing together makes people feel closer and sparks new relationships, according to researchers at University College London.
By Marsha Maxwell
Being overweight or obese in middle age reduces the risk of dementia in old age, according to a recent study, but the results don't necessarily justify that second slice of cake.
Family
Obesity in middle age reduces dementia risk, study finds
Being overweight or obese in middle age reduces the risk of dementia in old age, according to a recent study, but the results don’t necessarily justify that second slice of cake.
By Marsha Maxwell
A 15-minute walk helps reduce sugar cravings in overweight individuals, according to a recent study.
Family
How to beat sugar cravings without sugar
A 15-minute walk helps reduce sugar cravings in overweight individuals, according to a recent study.
By Marsha Maxwell
Some ideas are worth arguing about. But before you express outrage about that "offensive" social media post, remember the "offender" is a human being.
Media & Books
Cybershaming and when it is OK to react to an offense
Some ideas are worth arguing about. But before you express outrage about that “offensive” social media post, remember the “offender” is a human being.
By Marsha Maxwell
Treating insomnia on its own, rather than as a symptom of depression, leads to better sleep and better moods.
Family
Insomnia treatments help reduce depression
Treating insomnia on its own, rather than as a symptom of depression, leads to better sleep and better moods.
By Marsha Maxwell
More time spent parenting doesn’t necessarily lead to better outcomes for children, according to a recent study.
Family
Moms, take a breather – ‘intensive mothering’ isn’t necessary
More time spent parenting doesn’t necessarily lead to better outcomes for children, according to a recent study.
By Marsha Maxwell
The MIND diet, featuring whole grains, vegetables, berries, nuts, legumes, fish, poultry and red wine or grape juice, may reduce a person"™s risk of developing Alzheimer"™s by as much as 53 percent.
Family
An easier version of the Mediterranean diet may prevent Alzheimer’s
The MIND diet, featuring whole grains, vegetables, berries, nuts, legumes, fish, poultry and red wine or grape juice, may reduce a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s by as much as 53 percent.
By Marsha Maxwell
Rather than relying on tough guy tactics, FBI agents rely on the power of persuasion to achieve subtle influence and defuse confrontation.
Family
FBI tactics in persuasion can be used by parents, too
Rather than relying on tough guy tactics, FBI agents rely on the power of persuasion to achieve subtle influence and defuse confrontation.
By Marsha Maxwell
The majority of U.S. adults, including young adults, believe that sometimes spanking is necessary, but corporal punishment is harmful to children, according to child development experts.
Family
Millennials are even more likely than older adults to approve of spanking
The majority of U.S. adults, including young adults, believe that sometimes spanking is necessary, but corporal punishment is harmful to children, according to child development experts.
By Marsha Maxwell
Dad jokes are popular on the Internet and on TV, but what makes a man start telling corny jokes almost the moment he becomes a dad?
Family
In defense of ‘dad jokes’
Dad jokes are popular on the Internet and on TV, but what makes a man start telling corny jokes almost the moment he becomes a dad?
By Marsha Maxwell
The share of overall income devoted to food has declined since 1960, but low-income families may still struggle to put healthy meals on the table.
Family
Surprising trend: Food cost is actually lower today than it was a generation ago
The share of overall income devoted to food has declined since 1960, but low-income families may still struggle to put healthy meals on the table.
By Marsha Maxwell
Among Facebook friends, interaction and communication are more gratifying than status comparison and attention seeking, according to new research.
Family
How to have a healthy relationship with Facebook
Among Facebook friends, interaction and communication are more gratifying than status comparison and attention seeking, according to new research.
By Marsha Maxwell
Effective marriage communication is based on an adult-adult, not parent-child, model.
Family
Marriage tip: Stop treating your husband like a child
Effective marriage communication is based on an adult-adult, not parent-child, model.
By Marsha Maxwell
Grocery gurus explain that a healthy diet doesn't have to be expensive.
Family
Cheap and healthy: Experts dish on eating better for less
Grocery gurus explain that a healthy diet doesn’t have to be expensive.
By Marsha Maxwell
Promoting marriage is only part of the solution when it comes to supporting the well-being of families.
Family
The real factors of family success
Promoting marriage is only part of the solution when it comes to supporting the well-being of families.
By Marsha Maxwell
A new study from NYU identifies three ways that a mother's education makes a difference to her children.
Family
Mom’s education makes a difference
A new study from NYU identifies three ways that a mother’s education makes a difference to her children.
By Marsha Maxwell
The transition from high school to college is challenging, but perhaps not in the ways young adults and their parents anticipate.
Family
The freshman 15: 15 things to know about the lives of first-year college students
The transition from high school to college is challenging, but perhaps not in the ways young adults and their parents anticipate.
By Marsha Maxwell
Engaged couples' social media use reveals changes in the way they think about their relationship.
Family
Getting engaged changes your Twitter feed and a lot more
Engaged couples’ social media use reveals changes in the way they think about their relationship.
By Marsha Maxwell
To keep a relationship going, avoid these texting pitfalls.
Family
Texting habits that could sabotage relationships
To keep a relationship going, avoid these texting pitfalls.
By Marsha Maxwell
"The Land," an adventure playground in Wales, fosters free, unstructured play.
Family
Adventure playgrounds unleash the power of play
Radical adventure playgrounds offer opportunities for unstructured free play, but encouraging play can foster a child’s development in any environment.
By Marsha Maxwell
Fostering a sense of closeness and connection may be more important than resolving disagreements.
Family
The No. 1 thing you can do to improve your relationship (Hint: It’s not talking)
Fostering a sense of closeness and connection may be more important than resolving disagreements.
By Marsha Maxwell
A new poll shows that high school seniors and first-year college students are socializing less and feeling more depressed than ever.
Family
College is no longer the best years of your life
A new poll shows that high school seniors and first-year college students are socializing less and feeling more depressed than ever.
By Marsha Maxwell
A robust support network — including family, friends and sometimes sympathetic strangers on the other end of the phone line — is invaluable for new parents during the demanding first few months of a baby's life.
Family
A sympathetic ear — and coupons — are invaluable to new parents
A robust support network — including family, friends and sometimes sympathetic strangers on the other end of the phone line — is invaluable for new parents during the demanding first few months of a baby’s life.
By Marsha Maxwell
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