Mutual Assured Delusion — the psychology of missing red flags. yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/th…

We've become remarkably good at measuring longevity. But what if we've become too focused on living longer and not focused enough on living well? My latest for @WSJ: drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

"If You Want Your Kids To Thrive This Summer, Don’t Just Turn Off Their Phones – Open Your Front Door, Too" From my piece in today's @Guardian: "Children’s independent, wind-in-their-hair afternoons were disappearing long before it was even possible to give them a smartphone. Which means taking it away will not, in itself, bring back a childhood filled with neighbourhood friends and frolics. "Bringing that back requires us to reverse decades of closed doors, car rides to school, organised sporting activities and calls to the police when a child is spotted walking to the shops... "So while the phone has been damned as an 'experience blocker' by Jonathan Haidt, my Let Grow co-founder – and I agree – the original experience blocker is FEAR." The fear of letting our kids do anything on their own. But it can be conquered -- by ACTION. Read whole thing here, no paywall. theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Most of us opt out of small, seemingly pointless exchanges, convinced they’re not worth our time. But we’re wrong. The problem isn’t boring conversations. It’s deciding they’re boring before they start. drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

Fear of saying the wrong thing is killing conversation. But connection isn’t built on perfect words. It’s built on reaching out. drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

Few of us will ever leave the atmosphere, but we can learn from those who do. Astronauts experience something called the Overview Effect: a shift towards awe, connection, and perspective. Here’s the thing: 💡 You don’t have to leave Earth to find it. drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

ADHD Isn’t a Trauma Response Newer approaches to ADHD shed light on its origins, challenges, and gifts. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

September isn’t a crisis. It’s a chance to grow. drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

Feeling down? Do the OPPOSITE of what feels right: "Just because you feel like retreating & disconnecting doesn’t mean you should. The truth is that the last thing you feel like doing is often what will fortify you." From @sambmd drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

The next time you find yourself falling into the pessimism pothole — these three phrases will help you gain some perspective, build real time resilience, and get better at turning lemons into lemonade. 🍋 Read more on @Yahoo creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle…

Twist on the famous "Marshmallow Test": adding a second child helps resist temptation of the marshmallow. New study finds that children are more likely to wait for a larger reward if they have a buddy who has pledged to hold out than if they’re alone. gizmodo.com/new-twist-on-fam…

Feeling your feelings is healthy. Fixating on them, however, might be what’s holding you back. Emotions are data, not direction — you don’t need to understand every feeling to keep moving forward. The real key to resilience is action over analysis. drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

Beware the boomerask. Here’s a simple strategy to strengthen social bonds and turn curiosity into connection. drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

While 'popcorn brain' may not be an official diagnosis, the sensation of feeling overstimulated and mentally scattered is a very real experience. Here’s how to replace cognitive chaos with cognitive calm. drsamanthaboardman.substack.…

Yes! Teachers are speaking up about the damage that smartphones, laptops, and tablets have done to education. Each of those things is a distraction machine. A book is an attention-enhancing machine.