Psychology Today

“The ADHD initiation struggle is real. It’s not a function of personality or character but rather a true neurological impact.” Here are 3 tools that can help. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Couples fall in love in an infinite variety of ways. Looking at the cues that time provides can help you gain a deeper appreciation of the bonds that connect you and your partner. @swhitbo explains how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Most of us have heard about the importance of failure our entire lives. Recent research, rooted in the psychology of resilience, highlights the truth of this adage. Here’s how to apply those lessons to your own life. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

“Advocating for a culture of deep readers may seem quaint in a world dominated by a ceaseless stream of images and soundbites, but there remain many genuine and life-changing affordances that come to those who practice this literate behavior.” psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Moms are hiring "rush consultants" for their daughters' college sorority decisions. But they could better support the process, some argue, by modeling intentionality and self-awareness. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Partners in a tense relationship will start to interpret each other’s actions and intentions negatively, even when they are neutral or positive. This is called "negative sentiment override." Here’s why it happens—and how to stop it. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Our brains react to cues of being watched—even to pictures of eyes—and tend to behave a little better. Here’s how that may affect our belief in God. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

If a child resists demands hard enough, and parents gradually stop asking things of them, this strengthens the very behavior parents are hoping to change. Here’s a healthier approach for everyone involved. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Small talk doesn’t have to be a barrier to deep conversation. In fact, it can open the door to connecting with someone on a more profound level. Here's how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Why do apologies sometimes make things worse? The answer may lie in the gap between how we see our actions and how others experience them. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Many emotions helpfully point us toward what matters or warn us that something is off. But when these three take over, they can drive us to impulsive, regrettable action. Here's how to avoid that. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Language does not develop automatically. It grows through conversations. Here's what happens to our children when screen time replaces critical interactions. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

In the past year, several key studies significantly increased our understanding of some underappreciated psychological benefits of hugging. Here's what we found out. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

The so-called "Gen Z stare"—that deadpan, unsmiling expression often seen in selfies and video clips—has attracted the attention of psychologists, who have some ideas about what's really behind it. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Emotional availability is an essential building block of any relationship, especially an intimate one. But for many people, opening up is difficult, and intimacy remains elusive. Consider these questions to determine how available you are. psychologytoday.com/us/tests…

Professional negotiation requires a personal touch. Learn how to deliver for your client and win the trust of your adversary. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

It’s important for a parent to be close to their children and know what’s happening in their lives. However, some take that involvement too far and become what are known as helicopter parents. Are you one of them? Take this test to find out. psychologytoday.com/us/tests…

Forgiveness does not erase the memory of what happened. Instead, it may change the meaning of the memory so that it becomes less painful. Here’s what happens when we forgive—and when we don’t, by @GuyWinch psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Infusing everyday routines with imagination and movement can support learning by transforming resistance into joyful connection. Here’s how it works. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…