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Narcissist, or just a pain?
An interview with ABC Australia about our book.
Book Review
The Sydney Morning Herald reviews our new book, "Beyond Difficult"
Dealing with difficult relationships
In this piece for The Conversation, I discuss the psychology of difficult relationships.
Questions to Ask on Mother's Day
The New York Times' list of 25 questions to bring you closer to your mom
Top 10 Insights from the Science of a Meaningful Life in 2024
Our research on empathy was selected by UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center as one of the top 10 most influential studies in the field.
How to parent teens with empathy
An interview with Scientific American
Surviving Difficult People
An interview about our book with The Power of Women Podcast.
New Book on Difficult Relationships
An interview with Pomona College about our book, "Beyond Difficult"
The Science of Emotional Intelligence
Inc. Magazine features our work in their top 3 discoveries of 2024
Empathy vs. compassion: What's the difference?
An interview for Women's Health Magazine
Empathy is contagious
CNN reports on our teen research
Purposeful Empathy Podcast
A conversation with author Anita Nowak about parents, teens, and the importance of empathic listening
The Kids' Table podcast
An interview about responsive parenting, child development, and policies to reduce parents' stress
Navigating life after college
What recent grads really need to flourish after college
Parents and friends shape teens' empathy
A research brief for The Conversation
Love on the developing brain
An interview about our research on infant brain development
Empathy Across 3 Generations
Our new study shows how empathy is passed from one generation to the next — and the importance of teenage friendships in the process.
What Is Gentle Parenting?
An interview with Baby Center about parenting with empathy, respect, and boundaries
Parenting for Child Mental Health
A commentary for HealthDay on new research linking parenting to children's mental health
Lowering Your Defenses
An interview with Parade magazine on how to stop being defensive in relationships
What Is Inner Child Work?
Interview with TIME about the importance of addressing childhood trauma for thriving as an adult.
Support systems for loss & grief
A podcast with Kyle McMachon about grief, love, and the importance of social support.
Ditch the Parenting Extremes
I spoke with Parade Magazine about how "commando parenting" harms children's emotional health.
The Benefits of Gratitude
An interview with Well+Good about the effects of gratitude journaling
Building a Secure Bond with Your Baby
An interview with actionable tips for parents to foster secure attachment
"Science is not finished until it is communicated"
- Mark Walport
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