Biotrackers combine sophisticated data-gathering technology with the long-standing drive for self-improvement. KEY POINTS Data only helps if translated into useful, actionable informationBiotrackers don't work for everyone but for most users, they improve accountability, motivation, and engagementTrackers are not one size fits all. Choosing the right approach to behavior change means... read more →
Feb
21
Feb
14
Pop culture often romanticizes con artists, overlooking the devastation they cause. True crime and ‘art of the con’ fans are flocking to Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler. As Erin Jensen (2022) points out, serves up a topic sure to attract attention: a “reality” show that combines dating, glamour and riches, cons, broken hearts, and... read more →
Feb
03
The rules of dating have changed. Are your kids ready? Valentine's Day may be around the corner. But dating and interest in romance, intimacy, and sex are normal parts of being a teen all year long. Online dating is the new normal, especially for kids locked up by COVID. While... read more →
Feb
03
Overview Interest in dating, intimacy and romantic love is a normal part of adolescenceIncreased use of social media during COVID has turned online dating into just plain 'dating'The joys and heartbreaks of virtual and online relationships can feel every bit as real as IRLThe best way to keep online dating... read more →
Jan
15
Why are so many people mourning the death of Bob Saget? Parasocial relationships describe the emotional connection we experience with loved characters and celebrities.KEY POINTS:TV dads are idealized versions of the fathers we’d all love to haveA parasocial relationship describes the one-sided emotional attachment we feel to real and fictional... read more →