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Cool at 13, Adrift at 23
The New York Times: At 13, they were viewed by classmates with envy, admiration and not a little awe. The girls wore makeup, had boyfriends and went to parties held by older students. The boys
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6 Science-Backed Ways To Make Better Decisions
The Huffington Post: Imagine what the world would be like if everyone practiced a little more rational decision-making. Fortunately, research does show that there are things you can do to help make more accurate and reason-based —
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Masters of Love
The Atlantic: Every day in June, the most popular wedding month of the year, about 13,000 American couples will say “I do,” committing to a lifelong relationship that will be full of friendship, joy, and
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Thirteen in Years, but 10 or 15 in Thoughts and Action
The New York Times: Gather together a random assortment of 13-year-olds, and you’ll likely find yourself looking at a group of people who have only their age in common. Some will be way into teenage
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Everyday Aggression: We Hurt Those Closest to Us
When we think of aggression, we might think of road rage or a bar fight, situations in which people are violent toward strangers. But research suggests that aggression is actually most often expressed toward the
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How Long Does the ‘Cool Kid’ Effect Last?
The Wall Street Journal: A University of Virginia study tracked teenagers for one decade and found that teenagers who were considered “cool” at a young age had more problems as adults. University of Virginia psychology