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Relationships
Why You Should Talk to Strangers

Susan Newman Ph.D. on April 7, 2021

Gen Z and Millennials grew up being told, “Don’t talk to strangers.” Here's how we can start undoing the damage done by that message.

Gen Z and Millennials grew up being told, “Don’t talk to strangers.” Here's how we can start undoing the damage done by that message.

Boredom
Make Sure Your Child Is Bored

Susan Newman Ph.D. on February 23, 2021

Steve Jobs and Lin-Manuel Miranda make a strong case for not worrying so much when your child says, “I have nothing to do.” Why being bored is a good thing and what it sparks.

Steve Jobs and Lin-Manuel Miranda make a strong case for not worrying so much when your child says, “I have nothing to do.” Why being bored is a good thing and what it sparks.

Forgiveness
The Missing Piece of the Forgiveness Puzzle

Susan Newman Ph.D. on February 9, 2021

Should you forgive someone who hurt you without receiving an apology? If you are the one who should be saying you're sorry, is there a way to do it well?

Should you forgive someone who hurt you without receiving an apology? If you are the one who should be saying you're sorry, is there a way to do it well?

Parenting
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Single Parent?

Susan Newman Ph.D. on January 28, 2021

When you talk to single women who choose to be mothers, their desire, determination, and grit—no matter how daunting the obstacles—are clear.

When you talk to single women who choose to be mothers, their desire, determination, and grit—no matter how daunting the obstacles—are clear.

Gender
Can We “Undo Gender” During the Pandemic?

Susan Newman Ph.D. on December 16, 2020

When masculinity and femininity become irrelevant, you get gender equality. Twenty-five couples in 22 countries did it. Learn how.

When masculinity and femininity become irrelevant, you get gender equality. Twenty-five couples in 22 countries did it. Learn how.

Addiction
What Parents Can Do to Prevent Teen Addiction

Susan Newman Ph.D. on September 24, 2020

A new study suggests that during COVID-19, adolescent alcohol and cannabis use has increased. Here's why some young people end up on a dangerous path.

A new study suggests that during COVID-19, adolescent alcohol and cannabis use has increased. Here's why some young people end up on a dangerous path.

Friends
4 Ways to Help Your Quarantined Tween Preserve Friendships

Susan Newman Ph.D. on April 15, 2020

Tween friendships are tricky, inevitably hitting snags. Use these insights and approaches to safeguard your tweens’ peer relationships during the pandemic and long after.

Tween friendships are tricky, inevitably hitting snags. Use these insights and approaches to safeguard your tweens’ peer relationships during the pandemic and long after.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
More Babies or More Divorces After COVID-19?

Susan Newman Ph.D. on April 3, 2020

There are surprising differences in how disasters like hurricanes and terrorist attacks affect families. Here's what could happen in yours after the coronavirus pandemic.

There are surprising differences in how disasters like hurricanes and terrorist attacks affect families. Here's what could happen in yours after the coronavirus pandemic.

Gender
Why Jane Reads Better Than Jack

Susan Newman Ph.D. on March 2, 2020

Shared beliefs about boys’ and girls’ reading abilities are gendered, and, in fact, stereotypes. A new study reveals how they affect children's reading and academic outcomes.

Shared beliefs about boys’ and girls’ reading abilities are gendered, and, in fact, stereotypes. A new study reveals how they affect children's reading and academic outcomes.

Stress
This Is Why Dads Are Happier Than Moms

Susan Newman Ph.D. on November 19, 2019

The difference in mothers’ and fathers’ well-being and happiness exists from babyhood into adolescence. Here’s why and in what ways.

The difference in mothers’ and fathers’ well-being and happiness exists from babyhood into adolescence. Here’s why and in what ways.