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
21
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 →
Jan
09
Feeling anxious about the incoming administration? Can't stop reading the headlines and fearing the worst? Here are seven tips to help you protect your well-being in a contentious political environment. I have written about political stress and doomscrolling before, but I decided to revisit them because these are strategies we... read more →