Social disorganization theory is a classic sociological idea that explains why some neighborhoods have higher crime rates than others. It suggests that when communities face poverty, frequent population changes, and weak social... Read more »
This year in D.C., when so much has felt existential and out of our control, a clear, actionable way to care for the planet has emerged: kill spotted lanternflies. The ecological case... Read more »
In 2025, researchers Willis Klein, Suzanne Wood, and Jennifer Bartz published findings on how gaslighters use the brain’s dependence on relationships to upend the way we co-create reality. We depend on others... Read more »
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding AI literacy right now, and it’s (finally) giving digital and media literacy their long-overdue moment in the sun. In April 2025, President Trump signed an executive... Read more »
The dark figure of crime refers to all the crimes that happen but never show up in official police statistics. These hidden offenses might go unreported because victims feel afraid, ashamed, or... Read more »
I generally don’t watch reality television. In the case of The Golden Bachelor on ABC, I made an exception. Both friends and clients were buzzing about this show so as a lover... Read more »
Think about the last time a partner, friend, or family member really listened to you – no distractions, just full attention and care. For a moment, the world may have seemed safer,... Read more »
The world feels heavy these days. From a changing climate and global conflicts to economic uncertainty, daily headlines can leave even the steadiest among us feeling anxious and drained. It’s understandable if... Read more »
Imagine your friend is stressed about an exam. Do you crack a joke to lighten the mood, reassure them it will be fine, or distract them with a walk? We make these... Read more »
There’s an old Latin phrase that has stayed with me lately: Succisa virescit. The translation roughly means, “When cut down, we grow back stronger.” Originally the sixth-century motto of the Benedictine Abbey... Read more »