What Can We Learn From the Joy of Rats?
Neuroscientists have taught rats to drive little cars in the lab—and they can teach us something about anticipation and joy.
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How to Help Students Focus on Learning Instead of Their Grades
We would serve students better if we helped them find their inner sources of motivation to grow and learn at school.
Three Ways to Inspire Kids to Be Generous Around the Holidays
For children, it's not always clear why, when, and how they should show kindness to others.
Six Ways to Help Kids Grow Their Creativity
Brené Brown and other experts share insights on how parents and teachers can foster children’s creativity while nourishing their own.
Where to Start If You Feel Burned Out at Work
Burnout expert Christina Maslach talks about the causes of burnout at work and how employees and employers can start addressing it.
What Makes You Procrastinate (Which Isn’t Always a Bad Thing)
Our brain's cognitive biases enable us to put off important tasks, even though it hurts us later. But are there benefits to procrastination?
Should You Reward Teens for Being Kind?
A new study explores how different parenting practices might help you raise compassionate kids.
How We Misunderstand Anxiety and Miss Out on Its Benefits
Tracy Dennis-Tiwary explains how feeling anxious can give us motivation and insights about ourselves, if we respond to it the right way.