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Whether it's a goldfish or Grandma, every child will encounter a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. NPR's Life Kit and Sesame Workshop have 6 insights to help.
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Think about your to-do list. Now, think about how many things on that list have rolled over from last week – or maybe even last month. It could be...
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As the government shutdown continues, thousands of federal workers who should be paid Friday won't receive a paycheck. The shutdown puts a financial…
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Social psychologist James Pennebaker wanted to know which small words can out a liar. He began by inspecting recommendation letters he wrote. Some were…
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Never tell a despairing person your philosophy of happiness. Action items - ways to max out everyday life with gratitude and compassion - are worth more,…
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If you've never been able to get out of bed for a morning run, keep your place clean or give up fast food, it might be time to stop wallowing in guilt and…
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Groupthink occurs when a set of people prioritize harmony and group cohesiveness over accuracy and diversity. At 1 p.m., Krys Boyd will chat with Cass…
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In our culture, people battling certain diseases are seen as brave and heroic, while others can be viewed as weak or morally lacking. Today on Think, Krys…
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There are many factors that come into play while growing up. Teenagers have a lot to think about when it comes to the future, and as recent studies have…
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It's not just the pursuit of more money that can buy unhappiness. We could be funding our misery with the hard-earned cash we already have. Elizabeth…
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Dissecting prejudice is about as easy as picking apart a pomegranate. It’s a messy task that researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have been…
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When abiding fear takes over some kids' lives, they respond with anger and aggression that's not premeditated. One psychiatrist says he's finding profound relief for a particular subgroup of these children in experimental research with the anesthesia drug ketamine.