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People Skills, Science

Expert shares the simple small talk mistake almost everyone makes, and how to fix it

Tod Perry

8/2/2026
Bryce Dallas Howard reuniting with her favorite teacher, Mr. Scotch.

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Education, Pop Culture

Bryce Dallas Howard reconnects with high-school English teacher who helped her discover what she was capable of.

Sarah Watts

8/26/2026
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Communication, Skills

How to keep your mouth shut in conversations when you know you should really stay quiet

Tod Perry

7/10/2026
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People Skills, Science

Expert shares the simple small talk mistake almost everyone makes—and how to fix it

Tod Perry

3/7/2026
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Education, Learning, Popular

A cool neuroscience trick makes it easy to tell if people are actually listening to you

Tod Perry

1/27/2026
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Family, Parenting, Popular

More parents are installing landlines for their kids and the benefits are undeniable

Jacalyn Wetzel

9/29/2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

Guy shares the 11 techniques that helped him completely overcome his social awkwardness

Emily Shiffer

6/28/2025
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Innovation, Science

If you do this weird thing with your finger, it’ll actually make you a better listener

Tod Perry

4/10/2025
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Friendship, Joy, Popular

‘Making everyone feel included’: 14 of the most ‘attractive’ social skills you can have

Tod Perry

3/11/2025
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Family, Parenting

Parenting coach says to throw your instincts out the window when dealing with an upset teen

Tod Perry

2/19/2025

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