How Movies Can Help Children Find Meaning in Life
A new study finds that movies can offer children insights about life, and inspire them with moral beauty and heroism.
A new study finds that movies can offer children insights about life, and inspire them with moral beauty and heroism.
A new study finds that teens involved in youth programs develop more critical reflection and take more action to fight injustice and inequality.
Whether children have siblings is much less important to how they develop than their families' financial and emotional resources.
A new study finds that spending 10 minutes with your dog helps you recover more quickly from a stressful experience.
A new study finds that when we practice intellectual humility, we have less animosity toward the “other side” of political debates.
A new study finds that awe makes children more giving toward refugees—and more calm.
What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning.
A new study finds that women, liberals, and those who have more intellectual humility make the most convincing arguments.
Are people in control, or do external forces shape our lives? Our "attributions" affect how compassionate we are to ourselves and others.
The modern midlife crisis comes from the stresses of caregiving for both children and parents, while facing financial struggles.
A new study finds that people feeling very lonely are not necessarily comforted by company.
There are many ways to be humble, according to recent research.
The incessant pressure to perform takes a toll on children’s mental health—but there are other ways to help them find their sense of worth.
Do mental health apps work? Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely.
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that illuminate qualities like empathy, authenticity, Black joy, and body positivity.
Humor can help us with stress, anxiety, and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it?
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