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Children need to learn how and when to ask for help. Source: Denise Carbonell /Flickr Knowing how and when to ask for help is a critical life skill that many children struggle to master. Their own ...

It’s hard to say no when someone asks you for a favor. My previous post explained why that is and how to assertively stand your ground to protect your time, money, and self-respect. But it can also be ...

When it comes to self-help, there is a lot to be said about the “lone wolf” mentality. Or the “being independent” attitude. But it all comes down to this: You are strong, and you can do everything on ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Weak. Needy. Helpless. Annoying. Thanks to social conditioning and outdated gender norms and decades of hits to our self-esteem, this is how some of us think we appear when we ask for help. But ...

Asking for help may seem daunting, but when you’re navigating bipolar disorder and a manic episode, a little help may be what you need. Everyone’s support system will look different, but include those ...

Working together can lead to greater productivity and efficiency in various tasks. Individuals often face struggles where ...

Relationships are built on a foundation of mutual support, love and understanding. Yet, as life evolves, so do our challenges and demands. Whether it’s navigating a new job, adjusting to life changes, ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. Remember when you were little and asking questions was ...

Reaching out to others at work builds trust, de-escalates conflict, and lets us know we are not alone in our struggles. Crisis happens to everyone — but rather than a sign of weakness, asking for help ...

We all know at least one or two adults who like to have things done for them: someone to run their errands, drive them to the doctor, pick up their medications and groceries. My mother was like this.