How to cope with political stress this election season, with Brett Q. Ford, PhD, and Kevin Smith, PhD

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Catching fire: What goes viral and why? With Jonah Berger, PhD

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How to build kids’ resilience, with Mary Alvord, PhD

From school pressures to friendship ruptures, all kids will face challenges as they grow. Mary Alvord, PhD, talks why building resilience is key to helping kids handle both everyday stresses and significant life setbacks; how to help children and teens develop foundational resili ...  Show more

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