What Happens When We Shield Kids from Boredom
When we offer kids endless entertainment and activities, do we end up stifling their imaginations? Read More
When we offer kids endless entertainment and activities, do we end up stifling their imaginations? Read More
11 simple ways to bond with the people in your life. Read More
Highlights from our reader survey on generosity. Read More
New research reveals surprising ties between our immune systems and our social behavior. Read More
“What’s going on in that head of yours?” How many adults have asked an adolescent some form of that question? In his book, Brainstorm, a New York Times bestseller, Dr. Dan Siegel decided to go a step further and actually answer that question. The results are surprising—and very exciting. Read More
Teenagers leave the comforts of home and phone, live together on a tiny boat, and discover how to be alone and how to pull together. It’s not easy, but it’s unforgettable. Read More
How to stay sane amongst the fears and temptations of Halloween. Read More
Keeping a distance shields us from the pain we've already experienced and future wounds. But it's only when we acknowledge pain and tend to it that we're able to open up—to others and ourselves. Read More
Here's a short mindfulness practice to help you notice your reactions to the beeps and buzzes of your phone, and become aware of the stories and urges and emotions that it can bring up. Read More
A 15-minute breathing meditation that builds awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the body. Read More