Why do we have friends?

How are video games made? Who invented the concept? Why do games have levels? Who invented them? Why are game consoles so expensive? Why do people like playing these games so much and do they turn your brain to mush? What do you do if you can’t make yourself stop playing? In this ...  Show more

What is ADHD? How does ADHD affect the brain? Why do only some people have it? How can we control our brains? An estimated 11 percent of U.S. kids are diagnosed with the neurological condition known as ADHD, so you may have it or have a friend or classmate with this unique way of ...  Show more

Moms Actually Talk About… FriendshipsWe are back for Season 2 and we are talking about the state of our friendships after having kids. Moms with kids of all ages will be able to relate to this because once you have kids your priority changes and the friendships that were so easy ...  Show more

Friendship is a big part of life when you’re in college and in your 20s. It's during this time when friendships have the greatest influence on us, and the friends we choose to bring into our lives are going to cause us to either stay grounded or stray from who we are. The 6 types ...  Show more

Making friends is hard, and unfortunately, as you get older, it gets harder. In this episode, we look at research behind friendships, plus the complicating factors people experience in making new friends as they get older. And for anyone struggling with their social lives, we sha ...  Show more

"Should I Break Up with My Friend?" - A System's View of Friendship Today, I answer a listener's question about a troubling friendship. Friendships are an important part of our social network. They give us space from the close bonds of family. Sometimes they are embedded in our f ...  Show more