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We asked parent advocates how to make moms feel special this Mother’s Day, after what we can all agree was a year from hell.

Austin 360 For many of us, the back-to-back snow and ice storms and single-digit temperatures of mid-February were just hard. Some of us went without heat, electricity and water for days. Many of us have had trouble getting basics such as milk, meat and eggs. Kids have been out of school or daycare. It was a lot.  Our kids might have proven their resiliency, shown us their grit, but some of them could be feeling scared or anxious. Could this happen again? If this happened, what else could happen? Right now, parents need to listen to their kids. "Be magical listeners," says Jon Lasser, a...

What Science Knows About Anger—and What to do About It Nadine Jolie Courtney Understanding anger issues Whether it's outrage as a result of the news or a more personal reaction following strife with your friends, family, or co-workers, anger issues are something we're all familiar with. Yet few of us truly have a handle on anger. What is anger anyway? Is it the same as rage or cynicism? Or is it something else entirely? "Anger is an uncomfortable emotion we experience when we perceive that a threat is present," says child psychologist Nicole Beurkens, PhD. "This can include...