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Resilience Isn't Just for Kids
A Navy SEAL psychologist and a family psychology expert share the secret to becoming a more resilient person.
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That COVID-19 Feeling? It's Called 'Anticipatory Grief
We're collectively feeling a loss that hasn’t yet occurred, on a global scale.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of Covid-19 Anxiety
Struggling with anxiety and the burden of empathy amid chaos? Look to the great detective for a solve.
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The Talkspace Moment
The most glaring symptom of the coronavirus crisis is a national mental health crisis. Can online therapy help?
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Parents Want Sensory Processing Disorder to Be Separate from Autism. Not Everyone Agrees.
At the heart of the push to make Sensory Processing Disorder separate from Autism is a call for neurodivergent nuance — and diagnoses that empower parents.
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Why Can't Mom Let Her Boy Be Sad?
A new study shows moms react especially poorly to sadness and anger in boys. What's at the root of this hidden bias?
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Boredom Is Great for Kids, Right?
Don’t feel pressure to plan every minute while your kid is on a break. A little boredom can be a good thing.
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Masculinity Is Not Toxic, But It Might Be Diseased
Masculinity is a fluid concept. When it fails to evolve from traditional gender norms, though, researchers call this mascupathy — and they treat it like a disease.
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Poor Self-Esteem Runs in the Family. Here’s How to Break the Cycle.
Children start building self-esteem as early as 5-years-old — marking a crucial time for parents to get involved.
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5 Lessons from Margaret McFarland, The Scientist Behind Mister Rogers
This modest developmental psychologist taught Mister Rogers everything she knew — and then he passed it on to us.
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30-Something? Unhappy? Welcome to the Party.
One question defines Americans' third decade: Why am I so sad?
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Eat, Play, Love: The Science of Play and Its Impact on Childhood
For kids, play is a state of being. For parents, it’s an investment in time and money (just ask the $28 billion toy industry). But what, exactly, is play? Science has an answer.
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What Empty Nest Syndrome? Study Find Parents Are Happier When Kids Grow Up
Parents of young children are not happier than the rest of the population — far from it. But, a new study shows, they will be.
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The Scientific Reason Spouses Cheat on Business Trips
Alcohol, opportunity, and sleep deprivation all play a role, but many people cheat on business trips for another surprising reason.
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