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The science of gossip: four ways to make it less toxic
Gossiping may well be toxic and harmful in certain situations but there are ways to engage in "good gossip" that can reap rewards in social groups.
How can we help young adults with autism thrive in the workplace?
The outlook can be bleak for people with ASD who have difficulty navigating the stressful work world. A trial project in Connecticut sought to find a new way to help them become truly independent.
Tablets at the table can influence child development, not always in a good way
If you use a tablet device to keep a child quiet at the dining table or other event then you could be limiting their social skills. That could have an impact on the way they behave later in life.
Gossip is a social skill – not a character flaw
Evolutionary psychology explains how humans evolved to become gossips.
Students’ experiences show it’s time to rethink ideas of university “readiness”
What does it really mean to be "ready" for university? Research involving more than 3000 high school learners and first year university students have tried to answer this complex question.
Curriculum matters when it comes to kindergarten friendships
Developing friendships in classrooms is important for kids. How can teachers help?
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