A new study suggests that caring for a grandchild helps improve your thinking and memory and may help prevent cognitive ...

While sex can become compulsive and problematic for some people, there is little research on love as a true addiction.

Judging someone’s thoughts or actions should take into account how much agency they have and the good or bad they are doing.

It’s time again for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.

There is pressure to forgive in many settings, including the church. But this culture can change—and people can find more ...

Researchers are studying what contributes to youth violence and how certain communities have succeeded in making real change.

This four-part article series provides parents and caregivers research-backed insights from renowned experts to everyday ...

In early childhood classrooms, silence is one of the most mysterious behaviors we meet.

Sometimes, the things we can do for our happiness are small and easy: getting a little sun, saying thank you, lending a hand. Other times, they take a little more practice and work. That’s the case ...

Parents and people who support parents and families recognize that while parenting has its highs, stress among parents is also ubiquitous. They are seeking ideas and tips to help parents navigate the ...

On a typical day, you experience numerous fleeting exchanges with people you don’t know, often without a word: a quick smile of acknowledgement as someone holds the door, a moment of eye contact to ...

Before you think about your answer, let me clarify: I’m specifically asking what self-care is—not how do you take care of yourself? It’s amazing that an entire industry has built up around ...