Just One Thing: Tune into Others
By Rick Hanson | May 17, 2011Empathy is the bedrock of our relationships with others, says Rick Hanson. Here's how to practice it.
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Three Insights about Compassion, Meditation, and the Brain
By Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | May 15, 2012What I learned at the recent International Symposium for Contemplative Studies.
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Should We Talk to Young Children about Race?
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | May 5, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains why colorblindness doesn't work.
Why Do We Sabotage Our Success?
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | April 26, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how a research-proven teaching technique can actually backfire.
Just One Thing: Drop the Case
By Rick Hanson | April 19, 2011Have you built a "case" against someone who wronged you? Rick Hanson explains how to let it go.
Drawing from Experience
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | March 31, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how our cultural backgrounds can skew our opinions and judgments--but realizing this can help overcome tensions between groups.
Just One Thing: Embrace Fragility
By Rick Hanson | March 22, 2011All things fall apart. Rick Hanson explains how realizing that can help us build resilience.
Animal Instincts: Not What You Think They Are
By Marc Bekoff | March 8, 2011Marc Bekoff explains how many different animal species show grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and a range of other emotions.
Is Hollywood Racist?
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | February 28, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton considers why the top movies seem "whitewashed."
The Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Prejudice
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | January 3, 2011To greet the new year, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton provides the best research-based tips for overcoming our differences.
Holiday Healing
By Joshua Coleman | December 14, 2010Joshua Coleman discusses how to make the holidays a time for family closeness, not conflict.
Juan Williams and the Psychology of Prejudice
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | October 28, 2010Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains the difference between Juan Williams and Jesse Jackson.
How Parents Can Start to Reconcile with Estranged Kids
By Joshua Coleman | August 25, 2010In his latest guest blog post, psychologist Joshua Coleman explains that to repair a relationship with estranged children, parents today need to make the first move.
Growing Pains
By Joshua Coleman | July 8, 2010In his first guest blog post, psychologist Joshua Coleman explains why today's parents sometimes become estranged from their adult children—and how they can overcome these conflicts.
Expanding Our Compassion Footprint
By Marc Bekoff | May 20, 2010Marc Bekoff explains that if we want to understand the roots of human goodness, we've got to look beyond humans.
Teaching Transformation
By Lisa Calderone-Stewart | March 16, 2010Lisa Calderone-Stewart reveals research-based principles for turning youth into leaders.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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How to Relieve Stress
March 22, 2012Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
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How to Heal the Angry Brain
May 8, 2012A new book reveals how understanding the way your brain works can help you control anger and aggression.
How to Keep Your Child Safe (and Happy) Online, Part 1
May 14, 2012Tips for helping kids navigate the social media minefield
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