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The President of the Families and Work Institute writes a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child development Ellen Galinsky has spent her entire career studying early childhood development, first at Vassar College, then for twenty-five years at the Bank Street...

Have you ever found yourself thinking your way into a tangle of fret, frustration, or gloom? And then something small - a few kind words, the sun glancing through the clouds, a warm cup of tea - gave you a welcome pause from all your inner chatter? With Making Friends with Your Mind, that's what Pema Chödrön helps us to do, not by chance but with our full intention: to stop fighting with our thoughts and reopen ourselves to wonder as naturally as we breathe.

We solve countless problems - big and small - every day. With so much practice, why do we often have trouble making simple decisions - much less arriving at optimal solutions to important questions? Are we doomed to this muddle - or is there a practical way to learn to think more effectively and creatively? In this enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring book, Edward Burger tells us how we can become far better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skills using simple, effective thinking techniques.

Lawyers. Accountants. Software Engineers. That what Mom and Dad encouraged us to become. They were wrong. Gone is the age of "left-brain" dominance. The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: designers, inventors, teachers, storytellers - creative and emphatic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't.

Welcome to Making Minds Matter Podcast, where we get real, talking about mental health, our struggles and our victories, and discovering how we can all grow stronger together. Life is hard, but by sharing our experiences and insights, we find strength in unity and resilience. Join us for heartfelt conversations and practical advice that inspire hope, foster connection, and empower us all to navigate life's challenges with courage and understanding.Hosted by Caroline Haldeman, a passionate mental health advocate, suicide attempt survivor, and founder of Minds Over Matter NC.

One month out from the release of his debut album WORRIED MINDS award winning recording artist, entertainer & storyteller Bradley McCaw starts interviewing himself. On the eve of his biggest professional achievement, something isn't right....What follows is an artistic investigation like no other, as he retraces his steps and the decade he spent making the album in real time, all before his albums release on June 23rd 2023.This ten part series features interviews with world famous music legends Jose McLaughlin, Louie Shelton, Nathan East, James Morrison and takes listeners behind the curtain, ...

A physical therapist and a mental health therapist discuss life, the pandemic, and how the body and mind work together to make sense of it all. Join us as we make space to reflect together, figure a few things out, and even laugh about the challenges and joys of modern life.

A New York Times Bestseller Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers. Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School of...

Welcome to the new old age! There has never been a better time, in all of history, to grow old. But will your brain age as well as the rest of you? In her fourth engaging book about the brain, Judith Horstman presents a realistic and encouraging overview of the well-aged brain, a sobering look at what can go wrong, and the latest in what neuroscience is finding might help you - and your brain - stay healthy longer.

Too many companies limit their strategic thinking by focusing on what they already know how to do. Executives are expected to set concrete objectives and create detailed, step-by-step plans to reach them. This approach may satisfy short-term considerations like quarterly earnings reports, but it produces modest innovation and evolutionary development at best. As a result, the business can find itself in a performance plateau that it cannot seem to break out of.

A podcast for indecisive people. Decision-making strategies for difficult choices and everyday dilemmas. Follow along with Chris as he asks experts how to become more decisive, and guests share stories about their most difficult choices.