The chance you passed up or missed could have had any number of different outcomes, and it's easy to fantasize about how much better every one of those outcomes would have been. Robin Marantz Henig chanceeasyfantasize Change image and share on social
I'm always made a little uncomfortable by studies that assert that Millennials are the most narcissistic generation in history. To me, being young has always meant being self-absorbed; in many ways, that's what youth is for. Robin Marantz Henig absorbassertgeneration share on social
It's almost a rite of passage for the middle-aged, it seems, to invent generational stereotypes for dumping on the young. Robin Marantz Henig agedumpgenerational Change image and share on social
The limbic system explodes during puberty, but the prefrontal cortex keeps maturing for another 10 years. Robin Marantz Henig cortexexplodelimbic Change image and share on social
Biology sets the context, and that is critical, but obesity still boils down to whether a person eats too much or exercises enough. Robin Marantz Henig biologyboilcontext Change image and share on social
I regret not working harder to create true friendships with other couples, not seeking out people with whom to go do things and go places - people with whom to have a few crazy, memorable bonding adventures. Robin Marantz Henig adventurebondcouple share on social
The essence of play is that the sequence of actions is fluid and scattered. Robin Marantz Henig actionessencefluid Change image and share on social
Alright, alright, I admit it: my husband is the quiet, kind, accepting parent, and I'm the one who wants so much to be part of our two daughters' lives than I can't even let them finish a story without interrupting. Robin Marantz Henig acceptadmitalright share on social
Regret is a bitter emotion, so painful that the urge to avoid it often drives decision-making strategies. Robin Marantz Henig avoidbitterdecision Change image and share on social
Many of us are tethered to bodies that sabotage us in our struggle to keep from getting fat, or to slim down when we do. Robin Marantz Henig bodyfatsabotage Change image and share on social