According to a new study, feeling hopeful—even more so than just feeling good—may bring us a sense of meaning.

During a tantrum, your child’s body is constantly communicating. The anger phase hits first and hard. This is when you’ll see ...

A new book examines why relationships are in crisis in our technology-infused society—and what can be done about it.

Research indicates that a variety of different social behaviors help prevent loneliness and foster a sense of community and ...

The five "resilience animals" can help children and caregivers learn to be mindful and self-compassionate in moments of ...

But even spending 30 seconds planning some talking points makes conversations more fluid, with less awkward transitions, fewer pauses, and less umm-ing and uhh-ing, her research suggests. It also ...

A new study suggests that even across cultures, there is a lot of similarity in where humans find purpose in life and how it brings us fulfillment.

Empathy is a complex skill to learn and put into practice. We talked with middle schoolers about what it means to them.

Does your organization foster compassion or callousness? While we often think about compassion as an individual quality, the organizations where we spend our time—such as workplaces, schools, places ...

There are many misconceptions about bridging differences, so we consulted with researchers and practitioners to clarify what it is—and what it isn’t.

In the face of these challenges, now is a good time to ask ourselves: What’s good about democracy? Why is it worth defending? Democracy vs. authoritarianism The trouble, of course, is that more ...