Why do some children become more confident learners over time while others hesitate when faced with new challenges?

A positive attitude, what researchers call a "growth mindset" or belief in growth, is associated with both higher willpower and passion, according to a new large study. People who believe they will ...

In addition to transmitting information, the teacher must be benevolent and open up channels of communication with his or her learners. To do this, what attitudes should be adopted? With the Internet, ...

Sometimes it feels easier to be a Grumpy Gus—Who has the energy to get jazzed up about everything all the time? But ask yourself, how exhausting is it when you’re around someone else who is constantly ...

It’s taken me more than a week to get my words onto paper, as I’ve been contemplating the mass murders that have recently occurred in our country. Psychologists and politicians alike are trying to ...

I’ve always been intent on educating the world about the power of positive thinking. There is so much more than just deciding to "think positive." And I'm sure we can all agree that it’s not always ...