Double-speak is rarely about deception in the traditional sense. As Shannon explains, it is often a learned survival mechanism—a response to fear, social pressure, or cultural norms inside ...

Human's closest living relatives, Chimpanzees, primarily learn their communicative patterns from their mothers and maternal relatives, according to a new study. Newsweek has reached out to the study's ...

There are reasons why poetry moves us. Masters of the written word convey feelings and emotions using only a few words, managing to deeply connect souls. What is most remarkable about this way of ...

Taking control of your fight patterns can be a game-changer for your relationship. In every relationship, disagreements and conflicts are inevitable. However, what distinguishes healthy relationships ...

Sperm whales have a lot to say. The animals spend much of their lives in darkness, searching the ocean's depths for giant squid. So sound rules their world, especially in their tight-knit family ...

One of my favorite analogies for describing the emotional experience of a parent whose child has special needs is Emily Perl Kinglsey’s poem “Welcome to Holland.” “Welcome to Holland” likens a ...

Talking back is commonly viewed as mere misbehaviour, but child behaviour specialists believe that talking back is a type of communication, not defiance. As children develop, they form opinions, ...