Five Tips for Talking With Kids About What’s Going On in the World
By discussing challenging topics with our children, we can help them practice compassion.
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How Sorrow and Longing Enrich Your Life
Susan Cain's new book argues that life is richer and more poignant when we accept pain, sadness, and bittersweet feelings.
How Humility Can Make Your Students the Best People Ever
Simple ways for educators to help students move from “me” to “we.”
How to Deepen Our Compassion for Refugees
When we face large numbers of people in need, we almost instinctively pull back. By questioning this reaction, we can make space for a more…
Why Sad Songs Make You Feel Good
We listen to sad music when we want to reflect, belong, or experience beauty or nostalgia.
Six Reasons Why Humans Wear Masks
Today, we wear masks to celebrate Halloween and ward off disease—but the mask has deep roots in human history. Here’s what masks mean to us.
How to Become a Friend to Yourself
Kristin Neff and Chris Germer explain how self-compassion can transform the way you handle suffering.
Five Skills We Need for the Year Ahead
The pandemic has taught us some important lessons about how to take care of ourselves and each other.