A new book by Gillian Sandstrom explains the research behind why it’s good for us to talk to strangers and how to go about it.

When we decided to take my dad to memory care, our hearts broke a little. We really thought we could create a loving, ...

Kira M. Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good. Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, ...

A Q&A with Jazmin Pichardo and Beth Douthirt-Cohen about embodied ways to stay connected during painful conversations.

How can we even begin to find common ground with “the other side” when we seem to occupy two different realities, based on ...

This month, cultivate everyday courage and lasting resilience with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.

I still remember when I first heard the song by Peter Gabriel, “Solsbury Hill.” Something about that song—the lyrics, the melody, the unusual 7/4 time signature—gave me chills. Even now, years later, ...

There is pressure to forgive in many settings, including the church. But this culture can change—and people can find more authentic forgiveness. In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents ...

Educators can set the stage for students to recognize differences, appreciate them, and not fear them or see them in a ...

New research reveals that shifting between abstract and concrete thinking can help us prepare for unexpected events.

If you think you’re hearing the word “empathy” everywhere, you’re right. It’s now on the lips of scientists and business leaders, education experts and political activists. But there is a vital ...