The clump of daisies stands round and tall. Its green leaves shine and shimmer in the breeze. Small but swelling buds—white buttons rimmed with green—top each stem. They’re almost ready to bloom.... Read more »
“When all are one and one is all.” ~ Robert Plant, “Stairway to Heaven” Since the Netflix docuseries Aaron Rodgers: Enigma came out, I have had patients ask me if they should... Read more »
I’m sitting beside a brown, bald Santa Claus. Sort of. But instead of asking me what I want for Christmas, he’s asking me, “Who are you?” It’s taken a long time, a... Read more »
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 »