Thanksgiving is upon us, and once again, we suspect the political divides the country is living through may make for some awkward conversations at dinner tables. So we thought we'd try to help with ...

A shift from opinions to concerns allows a much more successful conversation in both politics and family relationships.

The holidays bring joy, food, family, and sometimes tough conversations. It can feel impossible to talk across divides right now, but social science offers tools that actually help. I use a simple ...

We’ve just finished a year marked by political violence and we’re just starting a year of important elections during which ...

The holidays can be full of fun, food, and awkward conversations. Most families have people with varying political views, differing opinions, or longstanding disputes. If you’re concerned about an ...

Millions are spending time with family and loved ones this Thanksgiving, but more time together can also mean more tension. The latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that Americans are finding it ...

You can spend years building credibility at work and still feel unprepared for the moment you need to say something uncomfortable. That one difficult conversation you wish you could avoid often turns ...

For leaders, keeping your workforce engaged and happy in 2025 is more than just the pay packet, working conditions, and benefits. The social contract between employers and employees has changed ...

Abagail Hayward doesn’t talk about politics with certain friends. It’s not because she’s unable to share her beliefs or respect other ideologies. She just doesn’t want to lose friends because of the ...

Relationship advice is everywhere — much of it simplistic, contradictory or disconnected from how partners actually function. After more than four decades as a couples therapist, I’ve found that ...