Their deaths have fueled the notion that 27 is a lethal age for musicians and other notable artists. And they’ve got plenty of illustrious, tragic company — the most recent example being actor Chance ...

As a psychologist who supports expectant and new parents, I was elated to interview Nancy Reddy, whose book The Good Mother Myth was released on January 21st. We talked about the meaning of this myth, ...

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The myth of progress depends on a few unexamined assumptions. That life moves in a straight line. That accumulation equals ...

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