Love is confusing. People in the U.S. Google the word “love” about 1.2 million times a month. Roughly a quarter of those searches ask, “what is love” or request a “definition of love.” What is all this confusion about? Neuroscience tells us that love is caused by...

Daily stressors can leave you feeling overwhelmed, but they don’t have to derail your sense of well-being. By building purpose, community, and healthy habits, you’ll be better prepared not just to survive challenges—but to grow through them. But it might be time to...

Adults are buzzing that kids seem more mentally fragile and overwhelmed than ever. In classrooms, homes, and playgrounds, the effects are undeniable. Some blame social media. Others point to the lack of nurturing relationships or the lingering impact of COVID. The...

How can parents help kids build self-motivation? By modeling optimism, encouraging risk-taking, and celebrating progress. Discover simple ways to nurture your child’s inner drive and love of learning—just like Hyperion does. Young children are naturally motivated...

Tired of relying on rewards and consequences to get your child motivated? Research shows the real secret is intrinsic motivation, helping kids feel proud and excited about their own growth. Discover how to spark your child’s inner drive the right way. This superpower...

Want to help kids become better learners and thinkers? It starts with metacognition, teaching them to reflect on how they learn and solve problems. Learn simple ways parents can guide kids to plan, monitor, and improve their thinking, build confidence and curiosity...

Ever wonder why your child melts down right when they need to make a decision? It’s not bad behavior, it’s brain science. Discover how understanding emotions can unlock better choices (for kids and grown-ups). Read More Did you know emotions come before thoughts? It’s...

Empathy is at the heart of what it means to be human. It is the foundation for acting ethically, for good relationships in school and at work. It is the key to preventing bullying and other forms of cruelty. Children learn empathy through parental and peer modeling....

Self-control takes practice and requires effort, intention, and even sometime struggle. Have you ever heard your parents say, “Think before you speak?”  They are trying to help guide you into managing yourself. Hyperion learns to handle his emotions as they come up...

Like a child who sees himself in the mirror for the first time, he is full of self-awareness of his feelings and behaviors. He realizes that he has the freedom to change things about himself and change how he feels about his duties and the pranks of the cat. He...