Parenting

Making Kids Happier: One Habit a Day

By Nancy Darling Ph.D. on July 07, 2022 in Thinking About Kids

Good habits are the foundation of happiness. Start small. Reward success. Make it easy.

Good habits are the foundation of happiness. Start small. Reward success. Make it easy.

Addiction

Does My Binge Drinking Mean I’m an Alcoholic?

By Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on July 07, 2022 in Use Your Brain

If you're worried that your binge drinking may point to a serious problem, this information will help.

If you're worried that your binge drinking may point to a serious problem, this information will help.

Forgiveness

How to Forgive, in 6 Steps

By Maria Baratta Ph.D., L.C.S.W. on July 07, 2022 in Skinny Revisited

Forgiveness is a decision. Healing will follow.

Forgiveness is a decision. Healing will follow.

Education

What Can We Do About Backfiring Arguments?

By Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on July 07, 2022 in Thoughts on Thinking

Have you ever tried to change someone’s mind about a topic, only to find yourself failing miserably? Is it worth it? Well, it depends.

Have you ever tried to change someone’s mind about a topic, only to find yourself failing miserably? Is it worth it? Well, it depends.

Therapy

2 Things Most Therapists Do but Shouldn’t

By David J. Ley Ph.D. on July 07, 2022 in Women Who Stray

Therapists can sometimes inadvertently violate confidentiality and ethical boundaries through informal conversations with friends and family.

Therapists can sometimes inadvertently violate confidentiality and ethical boundaries through informal conversations with friends and family.

Self-Help

Why We Feel Empty

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on July 07, 2022 in Brick by Brick

When feeling empty and disconnected, instead of filling the void with unhealthy habits, here are steps we can take to understand and embrace our emptiness to achieve fulfillment.

When feeling empty and disconnected, instead of filling the void with unhealthy habits, here are steps we can take to understand and embrace our emptiness to achieve fulfillment.

Work

The Time Management Technique That Can Work for Anyone

By Nir Eyal on July 07, 2022 in Automatic You

The beauty of timeboxing is that you can use it in any area of your life. Timeboxing fun activities has several benefits.

The beauty of timeboxing is that you can use it in any area of your life. Timeboxing fun activities has several benefits.

Autism

How to Nourish Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

By Bozena Zawisz on July 07, 2022 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

As a parent of two autistic boys, I have firsthand appreciation of how vulnerable autistic young people are to low self-esteem.

As a parent of two autistic boys, I have firsthand appreciation of how vulnerable autistic young people are to low self-esteem.

Cognition

Emojis Can Help You Communicate Quickly and Clearly

By Craig Harper Ph.D. on July 07, 2022 in Articles of Heterodoxy

Emoji use is increasingly common in technological communication, but little is known about how these images are interpreted. New data reveals a promising result for emoji perception.

Emoji use is increasingly common in technological communication, but little is known about how these images are interpreted. New data reveals a promising result for emoji perception.

Therapy

When Therapy Is Unsuccessful

By Iskra Fileva Ph.D. on July 07, 2022 in The Philosopher's Diaries

Many who try therapy say that the process does nothing for them. What leads to therapy failures, and how can a client find success?

Many who try therapy say that the process does nothing for them. What leads to therapy failures, and how can a client find success?

Autism

How Families and Schools Can Help in Managing Autism

By Mark Bertin M.D. on July 07, 2022 in Child Development Central

This is a time of hope for autism. Many children and adolescents do well, and we know much more about supporting families and students.

This is a time of hope for autism. Many children and adolescents do well, and we know much more about supporting families and students.

Relationships

Instant Friendships: Why You Can Click Right from the Start

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on July 07, 2022 in Lifetime Connections

You may not realize it, but your sense of smell plays a key role in the formation of friendships that are quick to begin.

You may not realize it, but your sense of smell plays a key role in the formation of friendships that are quick to begin.

Stress

Staying Grounded in Times of Societal Turbulence

By Daniel R. George, Ph.D., M.Sc. on July 07, 2022 in American Dementia

Are you finding it difficult to stay calm in these turbulent times? Consider these tips on staying grounded.

Are you finding it difficult to stay calm in these turbulent times? Consider these tips on staying grounded.

Cognition

Perception Shapes How Different Cultures Group Star Constellations

By Art Markman Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Ulterior Motives

Do different cultures see the same patterns in the night sky? If so, what does that indicate about the way human perception creates patterns?

Do different cultures see the same patterns in the night sky? If so, what does that indicate about the way human perception creates patterns?

Social Life

The Perilous Blind Spots of Notions of Cultural Competence

By Jason N. Linder, PsyD on July 06, 2022 in Relationship and Trauma Insights

"Cultural competence" makes dangerous assumptions about power and "other-izes" diverse clients and patients. There's a better way.

"Cultural competence" makes dangerous assumptions about power and "other-izes" diverse clients and patients. There's a better way.

Relationships

How Partners Can Help Each Other Change

By Arash Emamzadeh on July 06, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A new study suggests the emotion regulation strategy of reappraisal is associated with better change outcomes for partners in a relationship.

A new study suggests the emotion regulation strategy of reappraisal is associated with better change outcomes for partners in a relationship.

Relationships

How to Build Relationships Across Differences

By Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Your Awesome Career

In a time of disconnection, learn from effective mentoring to build better relationships.

In a time of disconnection, learn from effective mentoring to build better relationships.

Relationships

How Do Men Feel About Dating a Woman Who Makes More Money?

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Why Bad Looks Good

Modern women often out-earn male paramours. How does that make men feel?

Modern women often out-earn male paramours. How does that make men feel?

Self-Help

A Reverse Ultimatum Game

By Joachim I Krueger Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in One Among Many

The ultimatum game is famous for giving veto power to those receiving an offer. However, making an offer first protects a party from being exploited.

The ultimatum game is famous for giving veto power to those receiving an offer. However, making an offer first protects a party from being exploited.

Happiness

Why Storytelling Is a Pillar of a Meaningful Life

By Robyn Fivush Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in The Stories of Our Lives

Through family stories, adolescents learn that life is often about striving for something better, fighting for beliefs, and overcoming the odds.

Through family stories, adolescents learn that life is often about striving for something better, fighting for beliefs, and overcoming the odds.

Health

The Mental Health Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade

By Susan Trachman M.D. on July 06, 2022 in It's Not Just in Your Head

Personal Perspective: Many of us never believed it would happen. And then came the decision that would change the lives of more than half the population.

Personal Perspective: Many of us never believed it would happen. And then came the decision that would change the lives of more than half the population.

Creativity

Carl Rogers in China: 100 Years Later

By Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in The Peak Experience

100 years ago, the founder of modern counseling had a life-changing visit to China.

100 years ago, the founder of modern counseling had a life-changing visit to China.

Mania

Inside My Manic Mind: Delusions and Hyper-Religiosity

By Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Night Sweats and Delusions of Grandeur

Examining notes and art from a neuroscientist's manic episodes.

Examining notes and art from a neuroscientist's manic episodes.

Aging

Taking Time for Tea: Comforting Rituals in Stressful Times

By Jasmin Tahmaseb-McConatha Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Live Long and Prosper

Do your days spin out of control? Do you need time to reflect, connect, remember? Slow down and take a few moments for tea-time.

Do your days spin out of control? Do you need time to reflect, connect, remember? Slow down and take a few moments for tea-time.

Parenting

Do You Know a Parent Under Pressure?

By Colleen Stiles-Shields Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in The Right Side of Health

Positive psychology interventions have been shown to increase well-being by focusing on traits that may buffer troubles, like gratitude, courage, and connection.

Positive psychology interventions have been shown to increase well-being by focusing on traits that may buffer troubles, like gratitude, courage, and connection.

Neuroscience

Signaling Your Inner Lifeguard

By Michael Alcee Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Live Life Creatively

What can you do to save yourself when you're going emotionally under? Polyvagal theory can come to the rescue.

What can you do to save yourself when you're going emotionally under? Polyvagal theory can come to the rescue.

Neuroscience

Why Your Brain Is a Prediction Engine

By Jorge Barraza Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Sensing Technologies

Neuroscience can accurately predict consumer behavior, allowing companies to provide more engaging entertainment experiences customized to individual consumers.

Neuroscience can accurately predict consumer behavior, allowing companies to provide more engaging entertainment experiences customized to individual consumers.

Resilience

How Can We Help Communities Recover Hope?

By Richard Gunderman MD, Ph.D. on July 06, 2022 in Fully Human

Personal Perspective: Think our struggling communities are beyond hope? Think again.

Personal Perspective: Think our struggling communities are beyond hope? Think again.