When burnout meets resentment, even the smallest request can turn into a battle. In this story, a father hoping to spend a few hours with friends clashes with a mother who feels she’s been carrying ...

That familiar knot in your stomach appears again. Someone just asked you to take on another project, attend another event, or do another favor. Your mind screams “no,” but your mouth betrays you with ...

We all like to think we’d do the right thing when it matters. But the truth is, sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we say no when we should say yes. Sometimes we protect ourselves a little too hard. One of ...

Saying "no" is essential in parenting. But setting limits shouldn't start and end with that one word. As a certified child life specialist and licensed therapist, I know that saying "no" is meant to ...

Dear Annie: I am writing to you about something that I suspect many people wrestle with but rarely admit out loud: feeling completely drained by trying to “do it all.” On paper, my life looks fine. I ...

For many of us, our days are filled with nonstop invitations, invites and offers, and it’s easy to get sucked into saying yes or feeling guilty for saying no. That all becomes easier with this ...