If you want to advance in your career, you'll need to have uncomfortable conversations in the office, says workplace expert Henna Pryor. Skillfully navigating tense or awkward interactions, from ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Every generation has certain topics that they dread discussing. Parents of high-school students dislike talking about college tuition. Nearly half of parents would rather discuss drugs and alcohol ...

Many families prepare for more than just turkey on Thanksgiving— they also gear up for tension at the table. A recent survey found that more than one in five Americans expected political blowups at ...