THE KEY DISCOVERIES The Shared Strategy Secret: Researchers found that individuals use nearly identical methods to regulate their own emotions and the emotions of those around them. Global Validation: This “Mirror Mechanism”... Read more »
New research suggests that your choice of daily newspaper does more than just inform your political opinions; it may actually be hardwiring automatic biases toward neurodivergent people into your brain. Your choice... Read more »
Imagine spending your twenties feeling “lazy” or “scattered,” only to discover in your forties—amid hot flashes and foggy focus—that you’ve had ADHD all along. For many women, this revelation arrives decades late,... Read more »
New parents often wonder how their unique personalities and past experiences will shape their parenting. But less obvious is the influence partners have on one another in the early stages of caregiving.... Read more »
Early peer struggles—like bullying, rejection, or social isolation—can leave lasting emotional scars. When these difficulties persist through childhood and adolescence, they significantly increase the risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood, shaping... Read more »
A few weeks ago, I shared research from the University of South Florida suggesting that smartphone use might not be the monster under the bed when it comes to teen well-being (Martin... Read more »
A couple of years ago, I took a city break in England with my partner. It was one of those magical weekends—everything clicked. “This place is amazing,” we said. “We have to... Read more »
Young children see their parents as their greatest role models. They seek the approval of their parents and want to be like their parents in as many ways as possible. They notice... Read more »