The increasing pace of modern life -- and how we can adapt | Kathryn Bouskill

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What kids wish their parents knew about fun | Mila Rojas

When was the last time you played, just for fun? Eleven-year-old Mila Rojas has noticed that adults — buried under schedules, expectations and the pressure to be serious — often see play as unproductive. In this delightful talk, she shows why having fun is key for families to con ...  Show more

The couples therapists who nearly got divorced | Harville Hendrix

Couples therapists Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt spent decades teaching the world how to love well … even as their own marriage was falling apart. In this candid, funny talk, Hendrix recounts the yearlong experiment in listening that saved their relationship — and shows ...  Show more

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