When markets drop, it's not only our 401Ks that disappear—it's our future stories. No amount of financial doomscrolling can appease our anxiety or offset the grief for lost hopes and dreams. Key Points Doomscrolling during financial crises is deeply personal—it’s your future on the line. Compulsive balance-checking is driven... read more →
Apr
21
Mar
21
Key points Playing with your child like Bandit and Chili can strengthen connection and trust. Good parenting isn’t about perfection; Bluey shows that “good enough” is enough. Bluey models emotional regulation strategies kids and parents can actually use. Watching Bluey with your child can spark meaningful conversations about real-life challenges.... read more →
Mar
19
Get smart about your digital habits. Try these 8 small hacks to change automatic behaviors to intentional ones and improve real-life connections and well-being. Key Points: Reliance on digital communication during the pandemic was a lifeline then, but some of those habits may contribute to loneliness and disconnection now. Social... read more →
Feb
18
KEY POINTS Video calls create the strongest sense of presence but can increase self-consciousness. Audio calls allow for spontaneous, deeper conversations with less pressure. Texting maintains an ongoing connection but doesn't replace real-time conversations. The key to strong friendships is finding ways to connect that feel natural for both of... read more →
Feb
05
AI influences our decisions and beliefs—and we even don’t notice—by taking advantage of our innate responses to novelty, interactivity, and social validation. My approach to new technology has always been, "It's not about the tools; it's about what people are trying to do with the tools." (Ask my students.) However,... read more →