Japanese owners of the Aibo brand of robot dogs revere their electric pets so much they hold funerals for them when they break down.

Waiting until the last minute isn't a healthy or productive way to produce your best stuff. Musician Dan Deacon has a unique take on creativity: draw your inspiration from boredom.

Children live and perceive the world very much in the moment. This is the sort of mindset desired by those who practice mindfulness.

Ever feel like you can't control your impulse to check your phone or Facebook? The author of a book all about conquering bad habits offers advice for controlling these types of urges.

History curriculum needs to place a keen focus on decision-making and scrutiny, not just rote memorization of names and dates.

Mergers, promotions, retirements, acquisitions, firings: there are plenty of reasons why the names and faces above you on the organizational change might change. In each case, find where you fit in the new structure and make sure the new leadership notices.

Perspective-taking describes the ability to see things from another's point of view and it's an important skill to teach children early on.