listening skills

A group of friends having a chat. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

People Skills, Science

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

Tod Perry

3/7/2026
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
A woman with her finger over her mouth. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Education, Learning, Popular

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

Tod Perry

2/8/2026
A man and woman making eye contact. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Education, Learning, Popular

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

Tod Perry

1/27/2026
More parents are installing landlines for their kids; the benefits are undeniable. – Photo credit: Canva

Family, Parenting, Popular

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

Jacalyn Wetzel

9/29/2025
Man explains how he overcame being socially award. – Photo credit: Image via Canva

Community, Joy, Popular

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

Emily Shiffer

6/28/2025
A woman listening intently and some fingers on a desk chair. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Innovation, Science

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

Tod Perry

4/10/2025
A man and woman hitting it off on a date. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Friendship, Joy, Popular

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

Tod Perry

3/11/2025
A mother and teen daughter just aren't on the same page. – Photo credit: via Canva

Family, Parenting

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

Tod Perry

2/19/2025