Voices in the Family Archive

A friendly pat on the back or a hug are small gestures, but researchers say they can actually change how people think and behave. A lot o ...

An international team of researchers recently documented how mood influences behavior. The findings have implications for parenting and p ...

There’s more to climbing the career ladder than just being qualified. Professional success often has a lot to do with who you know in a ...

Colleges around the country report an increase in students seeking help at mental health counseling centers. And a new study looking at t ...

When natural disasters like the earthquake in Haiti strike, relief workers rush to address the physical wounds and needs of people affect ...

Tiger Woods had to do it, so did Mark McGwire, John Edwards and Harry Reid…. they had to make an apology. But – there’s ...

We listen to people talk all day long – but do we really hear what they are saying? Tuning out has become easier – and more t ...

A new book called “The Other Side of Sadness” challenges some long-held beliefs about grief after the death of a loved one. W ...