In Part 1 of this three-part series on “How Does Communication Work?” I introduced the distinction between kinesics (body language, including gestures, eye gaze, and facial expressions) and ...

A major new study has found that verbal abuse in childhood may be just as damaging to long-term mental well-being as physical abuse, if not more so. This groundbreaking research highlights the need to ...

While it's true that words don't leave a physical mark on the body the way physical abuse does, the things we say can absolutely be weaponized to cause real and measurable harm to others. "The effects ...

Of all the adages, there’s none I dislike more than this one: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words shall never harm me.” I’ll readily admit that I’m not an embroidered-with-a-proverb tea ...

A new systematic review has highlighted the importance of identifying childhood verbal abuse by adults as a standalone subtype of child maltreatment, to ensure targeted prevention and address the ...

To run a successful business, your management must effectively communicate with your staff, and your staff must effectively communicate with management. This helps to avoid misunderstandings that can ...

Imagine having a child who is non-verbal. If a daycare worker told you that the child could actually talk, would you be excited, or would you accuse them of being a liar? In this story, one daycare ...

USA TODAY High School Sports has a weekly column on the college recruiting process. Here, you’ll find practical tips and real-world advice on becoming a better recruit to maximize your opportunities ...

The two frontrunners for the White House in 2024 are tied in a hypothetical rematch. Congress is paralyzed. Every big election seems to be decided by razor-thin margins. By almost any measure, the ...

Officer: You were speeding, sir. Subject: No, I wasn't. Officer: Yes, you were. My radar put you at 59 miles per hour, and this is a 45-mile-per-hour zone. Officer: Good afternoon, sir. I'm Officer ...