Communities that have strong connections among their residents are more resilient and resistant to destructive rumors. In those communities, it is harder for rumors and misinformation to spread because people know and... Read more »
We’ve all heard the warnings for years. Screens are harming our kids’ brains, and it seems like it’s coming to a point of urgency for teachers, administrators, and parents. Test scores have... Read more »
As a kid, did you have a good dad or a bad dad? Is the answer that simple? I learned about my father’s passing many months after his death, when a surrogate... Read more »
Like the lunar landing, the mapping of the familiar fruit fly in 2024—bane of humid groceries and kitchen cringe—represents a major accomplishment. Other creatures have been mapped, but Mr. Fly is so... Read more »
I have been thinking recently about the many friendships I have formed through work. Having lived for work in both the United States and the United Kingdom, I am aware that expectations... Read more »
ADHD may significantly alters interpersonal dynamics, though it does not inherently ruin human relationships. Neurocognitive differences can cause predictable patterns of friction in relationships but deep understanding and structured communication frequently mitigate... Read more »
This ongoing series explores how principles from positive psychology can support individuals living with serious medical conditions—and the families who love them. Rather than minimizing hardship, I focus on evidence-based tools that... Read more »
From epic poets onward, storytellers have understood their art’s clarifying function as boiling events down to their essence and underscoring what’s most vital. Narratives “connect certain elements. They go, ‘That thing I... Read more »
Nobody wants to be called a nag. The word itself is dismissive. It transforms what may be a valid request, concern, or attempt at coordination into a character flaw. Suddenly, the problem... Read more »
Are we alone? This is one of the ultimate questions and, so far, there is no definitive answer. This reality is at odds, however, with the steady flow of confident but unsubstantiated... Read more »