Workplace stress is highly personal. Some people thrive in fast-paced jobs (think emergency room nurses, police officers and air-traffic controllers) where making a mistake can put people’s lives at stake. But just because the rest of us wouldn’t last a day in such high-pressure environments doesn’t mean our jobs are less stressful. Short deadlines, endless [...]
You earn it, save it, spend it, and give it. Money changes hands every day of your life. But what exactly does money mean to you? And why is it such a loaded issue for many people? "Because money plays such a key role in day-to-day living, it is often closely entangled with our core [...]
A budget lists all the money you can count on as income and all of your regular expenses. It lets you know how you will spend your money on your living expenses, such as rent, food, household bills, and entertainment. The goal of a budget is to help you balance your monthly expenses and the [...]
Business travel is, by definition, stressful. Delays may mean a missed meeting. Flights may be at odd hours. At the end of the work day, you don't go home but to a hotel room. You can ease the stress of travel by adopting a healthy attitude and building personal time into your schedule, advises Bill [...]
School refusal, or school avoidance, is a term used to describe the signs or anxiety a school-aged child has and his or her refusal to go to school. School phobia can be seen in different types of situations, including: Young children going to school for the first time. This is a normal type of school [...]
It’s back to school time, which means homework, after-school activities and, many parents hope, more regular bedtime routines. Children who don’t get enough sleep are at risk of performing poorly at school, according to research. Psychologists can help parents, teachers and children recognize the importance of a proper night’s sleep and can offer advice on [...]
Bullying isn’t limited to teens or preteens. Even at preschool ages, children can be bullies—and your preschooler could be the victim of one. Preschool bullies may hit, bite, and use aggressive behavior without realizing the consequences of their actions. Surveys show that up to half of school children are bullied at some point, and at [...]
When the school year starts, a young child may fear isolation, not making friends, or being unable to find the restroom in time. An older child may return fearing math class, the lunchroom "mystery meat," and being labeled a geek for wearing clothes that went out of fashion last week. Whatever age your child is, [...]
Many people don’t take vacations often enough. In fact, according to a poll on this site, around half of readers don't take annual vacations; in fact, many readers never take them! And now with increasing frequency, when we do take vacations, we often bring work along with us, keeping ourselves essentially still in the work [...]
Before you travel, the following checklist will help you to prepare for a safe and healthy trip: Schedule an appointment with your doctor well in advance of your trip. Have necessary immunizations for your destination. Check insurance coverage for travel abroad. Have your insurance information cards and claim forms with you. Get a letter from [...]