There’s a tradition around many Thanksgiving dinner tables that’s as consistent as pumpkin pie: the family stories that get told year after year.
This week, we talk to psychologist Robyn Fivush about the profound impact that family stories can have on our lives.
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When her purse went missing on a trip to Chicago, Lavonne panicked. What she didn’t know: two strangers had already stepped in to help.
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Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion. But there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to whether their projects succeed.
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Almost 50 years ago, a stranger’s simple question gave her safety — and an example she’s tried to follow ever since.
What is it about the outdoors that has such a powerful effect on our mood and our minds? We explore how spending time in nature can undo some of the harmful effects of our modern lives.
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In 2008, Prop 8 passed in California, leaving Kate feeling unwelcome in her own state. Then one stranger’s quiet courage on a train platform reminded her she wasn’t alone.
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It can be frustrating when people do things we don’t want them to do. A friend cancels plans at the last minute. A child refuses to get dressed for school. Before long, our resentment builds, and we’re tempted to issue more rules, reminders, and consequences. But the techniques we use to get people to alter their behavior are often strikingly ineffective. This week, psychologist Stuart Ablon explains why these methods fail, and offers better ways to help the people we care about make lasting change.
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When he was 15, Eric lost his mother to suicide. When he returned to school, most adults avoided the subject — until his chorus director got up from the piano and gave him a wordless hug.
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For many of us, navigating the end of a relationship is one of the hardest things we will ever do. This week, we look at the most common mistakes we make when it comes to splitting up, and techniques to ease the pain.
Love 2.0: How to Move On Read More »
In high school, Elizabeth’s choir solo ended in embarrassment after her high note came booming through the mic. But a classmate’s kind words restored her confidence just when she needed it.
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