One summer night at an all-girls summer camp, the campers were gathered around in a circle for nighttime conversation. The counselor asked if any of the girls wanted to share something that had ...

The impact of our words is profound. They represent the most potent force at our disposal as humans. We can wield this power constructively, uplifting others, or destructively, causing harm. Just a ...

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Just as the digital age has ushered in new ways of enhancing human connection, it’s also opened up the scope and range of social rejection. Unfriend—as in, un-Facebook friend—was the word of the year ...

Beauty can hide in plain sight and, sometimes, so does ugliness – places like everyday speech. “Remember that words like the R-word can really hurt, even if you don’t mean to hurt someone’s feelings,” ...

Using what's called action research, Cornell University professor Garbarino (Lost Boys) and therapist deLara interviewed students, educators and administrators to probe the issue of bullying in ...

I think everyone agrees that words are powerful, but I'm not sure that everyone adheres to the importance of our words. I remember once when I was on vacation in Florida, visiting Cape Canaveral.

Back when I was in high school, I considered one of my friends my best friend in the world. Eventually, though, I found out that I wasn’t their best friend too. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that ...

Sticks and stones won't break my bones, but your words will always hurt me. Have you ever thought about how your words can hurt someone? Even if you didn't mean to, it still broke their heart. You ...

"Kindness never goes out of date." A mother's post showing a picture of apples is regaining attention on Facebook after being shared by the blog, Mum in the Moment. Mum in the Moment/Facebook Her post ...