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As parents, we want our kids to  feel good about themselves , so we try to praise them as much as possible. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.  Research shows that there are benefits to praising kids. A simple compliment can generate self-worth and pride. …

Being a better listener is the secret to better relationship communication. KEY POINTS People can build strong relationships by becoming better listeners and improving communication. Being a good listener involves clarifying, reflecting feelings, attending to non-verbal cues, paraphrasing, and asking …

The surprising impact from an unexpected letter from an old friend.

KEY POINTS Attempts to make others happy increase happiness more so than trying to make oneself happy, new research suggests. The findings may seem counterintuitive, but they confirm previous research that shows that people derive happiness from helping others. Feelings …

Most hatred stems from our assumption of guilt regarding people’s thoughts and motivation. Benjamin Scheibehenne from the University of Basel and his colleagues, Jutta Mata from Stanford University & Peter Todd from Indiana University, suggest that even though people will …

Practicing the art and science of bonding through talking Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked?  Most of us have.  Thinking back, what created the spark?  Most likely it was a combination of topic, tone, and tenor, but it no doubt happened …

It’s inevitable — in any marriage or relationship, no matter how positive or healthy, you are eventually going to say something you regret. The key is to make sure that, whatever you say, you don’t regret it too much. There’s a difference between putting your foot …

Why do some relationships look so promising, yet dissolve over time? And why do others, whose partners seem hopelessly mismatched, grow stronger? Much research has tried to identify the individual characteristics that make for a successful relationship, including how couples deal …

Four helpful dating strategies. It’s Tu B’Av, the Jewish day of love. And for some the day carries with it yet-to-be-fulfilled dreams and desires. So, for those of us (and we’ll focus more on the women here, keeping in mind …

Too much going on, but feeling like you never have enough. Overscheduled. Overworked. Overwhelmed. Overstressed. While this past year has only made emotional exhaustion even more acute, burnout was already a crisis long before the pandemic. That’s why, early last year, …