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Most conversations about parenting and aging focus on the “empty nest.” Parents are often warned about the silence that follows when children leave home, whether for college, work, or marriage. The image is familiar: quieter dinners, empty bedrooms, and routines that suddenly disappear. But for many parents, another emotional shift arrives later and feels harder … Read more
In a world filled with laptops, smartphones, and digital reminders, handwriting can seem like an outdated habit. Many people now type almost everything, from meeting notes to shopping lists. Yet psychology and neuroscience research suggest that writing by hand may still play an important role in attention, memory, and mental clarity. The value of handwriting … Read more
In many modern workplaces, meetings are dominated by laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Against that backdrop, someone arriving with a notebook and pen can appear slightly old-fashioned or disconnected from current work habits. However, psychology suggests that this assumption may be misleading. Research increasingly shows that writing by hand can encourage a more active form of … Read more
In many workplaces today, meetings are filled with glowing laptop screens, tablets, and phones. Against that backdrop, the person carrying a notebook and pen can appear slightly outdated or disconnected from modern work culture. Yet psychology suggests the opposite may often be true. Handwriting notes during meetings is not simply an old habit. Research indicates … Read more
Every generation tends to believe the younger one has life easier. Parents and grandparents often speak about stricter discipline, fewer comforts, and greater responsibilities during their childhood. In contrast, many people today describe teenagers as “soft,” emotionally fragile, or unable to cope with pressure. However, the reality is more complex than a simple comparison between … Read more
There is a particular kind of person who still gives directions using memory instead of GPS. They describe routes through landmarks, neighborhoods, rivers, turns and familiar buildings rather than through an app screen. To many younger adults, this can seem old-fashioned or unnecessarily difficult. GPS technology is faster, easier and deeply integrated into modern life. … Read more
For decades, psychologists have explored whether exposure to nature can help people recover from stress. A new large-scale study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology now provides updated evidence suggesting that even watching videos of forests and natural environments may support emotional recovery after stressful experiences. The research builds on a well-known psychology study … Read more
Kimberly French, an associate professor in Colorado State University’s Department of Psychology, has received the 2026 Early Career Achievement Award from the Society of Occupational Health Psychology. The award recognizes emerging researchers and professionals making important contributions to occupational health psychology. French joined Colorado State University as a faculty member in 2023 and works as … Read more
Most people struggle to remember ordinary details from a few days ago. Yet many can instantly recall an awkward conversation, an embarrassing mistake or a humiliating social moment from years earlier with surprising clarity. The memory often returns without warning. A comment made at work, an uncomfortable interaction in school or a failed social moment … Read more
For decades, investing followed a relatively familiar pattern. Markets moved through economic cycles, businesses expanded over time, and patient investors were often rewarded for staying invested during periods of uncertainty. That framework still matters today, but the environment surrounding investors has changed significantly. Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at an accelerated pace. Retail investors now … Read more