Our Favorite Books of 2018
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How Psychology Can Help You Choose a Great Gift
New research offers some guidance for giving the perfect gift—one that will strengthen your relationships.
Two Surprising Ways to Make Your Holidays Less Stressful
We can find joy even if the holiday season doesn't live up to our expectations.
Three Risks of Too Much Screen Time for Teens
You probably know that technology overuse may be damaging. But do you know why?
How to Be a Kindness Role Model for Your Kids
We can inspire our kids to be kinder by talking about and practicing kindness ourselves.
The Emotions That Make You Decide to Vote
Research suggests that instilling emotions like gratitude and civic pride may help increase voter turnout.
Where Music and Empathy Converge in the Brain
A new study suggests that people who are highly empathic process music differently in their brains.