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American Red Cross volunteer Lynn Hottle has seen many families in crisis after disasters. But the 2020 coronavirus pandemic is “so new, so different and so prolonged,” she says. Hottle is the regional lead for disaster mental health services with the organization’s National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region. She also …

This weekend, squeeze in some time to get lost in a book. Absent a family outing or day trip on Mother’s Day, reading is the best and easiest way to leave the confines of your home during a public health crisis. “So many of us right now have this ambient …

In our world, Mother’s Day at home means four ways to pamper yourself. Here is our third suggestion for a fab day: an expertly applied manicure. Missing your gel or dip manicures while we’re social distancing? The silver lining is that going a few weeks or—gasp!—months without them will allow …

In our world, Mother’s Day at home means four ways to pamper yourself. Here is our second suggestion: spa day with a facial mask. (Check back throughout the week for the other suggestions!) It’s been an emotional few months, and if the stress of the pandemic is starting to show …

In our world, Mother’s Day at home means four ways to pamper yourself. Here is our first: three delicious brunch cocktails. (Check back throughout the week for the other suggestions!) Brunch at your favorite restaurant may not be possible this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make breakfast in …

Forgiveness can be a hard process to master. If you’ve ever struggled with making peace with someone who’s hurt you in ways big or small, you’re not alone. We might expect that a heartfelt apology or handwritten note will wipe away any residual feelings of pain, betrayal or resentment. But …

Winter has never been my favorite season. Growing up in the Midwest, I regularly encountered temperatures below freezing and was cautioned more times than I can count about the dangers of black ice. You’d think I’d have developed greater fortitude for slogging through these cooler months of the year, but …

Nowadays, there hundreds of phone apps available to teach everyone the basics of self-care, everything from guided meditations to organizations to life hacks to help reduce and manage stress. With so much technology at our disposal, it’s hard to know where to begin. With that in mind, here are eight …

Self-compassion, or treating yourself with the same care and kindness as you would a close friend, can radically change the way you relate to yourself. Pioneered by Kristin Neff, a professor at the University of Texas, this practice encourages us to tap into the inner wellspring of gentleness that we …

Danny woke one Friday morning complaining of a stomach ache, but with a little love, water and food he seemed OK. He didn’t eat as much at breakfast as he normally does, but he also didn’t appear super uncomfortable. We proceeded with our usual Friday routine and occasionally he mentioned …