Jancee Dunn is also a columnist for the New York Times. Read some of her published work below.

  • What’s Behind the ‘Middle-Aged Groan’?

    Experts weigh in on the sounds we make when we bend over, stand up and sit down.

  • Day 2: The Secret Power of the 8-Minute Phone Call

    I just had an eight-minute call with my good friend Tina, whom I’ve known for over three decades. I could never seem to connect with her (she has a very demanding job) until I sent her a text last week proposing an eight-minute phone call.

  • My Marriage Has a Third Wheel: Our Child

    Here’s a typical weeknight scenario in our household: My husband, Tom, our 9-year-old daughter, Sylvie, and I feel like ordering in, and after a lengthy debate, we decide on pizza. Later, while the three of us are eating pepperoni slices and playing Bananagrams…

  • How to Stop Having Those Same Silly Fights With Your Partner

    There are ways to meet somewhat near the middle, experts say.

  • Need to Defuse Family Squabbles? Learn From an F.B.I. Crisis Negotiator.

    He uses seven skills for active listening in high-pressure situations, and they can help you communicate better, too.