Kids & Teens
Why We Should Teach Empathy to Preschoolers
One Berkeley preschool is baking empathy into its curriculum—and for good reason. Read More 
One Berkeley preschool is baking empathy into its curriculum—and for good reason. Read More
It takes more than dogged persistence and a combative mindset to hit peak performance. If the game is 90 percent mental and emotional, then mindfulness has a role to play in getting athletes prepped for their best. Read More
What makes the difference between giving and holding back? It turns out generosity is a skill we can develop, and hard times play a big role. Read More
When close to three-quarters of us have smartphones, and at least a third of the pictures taken are selfies, here’s how to take a snapshot of self-directed kindness when times are tough. Read More
According to a recent study, different behaviors during romantic conflict are linked to heart problems and back pain. Read More
What are our brains doing when we assume that someone who’s beautiful on the outside must be beautiful on the inside? Sharon Begley investigates. Read More
According to a new study, self-compassion may help us benefit from regret rather than wallowing in it. Read More
When we have trouble being vulnerable, "self-compassion" can seem like "self-indulgence." But fessing up to when we fall short can bring out our best, happiest, selves. Read More
According to research, rather than antidepressants, there’s another option in dealing with postpartum depression: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Read More
How the brain responds to traumatic events, and what science says about how mindfulness meditation helps people process trauma and decrease suffering. Read More
