Do you say “sorry” too much? Here’s what to say instead

When we needlessly apologize, we end up making ourselves small and diminish what we’re trying to...

Ever sent clothing or toys in response to a disaster? Here’s what probably happened to it

So many of us have been moved to mail a box of clothes, toiletries, food or toys after hearing...

6 dos and don’ts for next-level slides, from a slide expert

Want to prevent yawns and glazed-over eyes? Before you deliver your next speech, pitch or...

7 things everyone should do while they’re in college

Here are the must-dos that you need to check off your list before you get your diploma, from...

3 mental blocks that keep you from achieving your goals

The bad news: We all face powerful mental blocks that stop us when we’re trying to achieve our...

Need to stop procrastinating? Try this.

Procrastination isn’t shameful or a character flaw. Instead it’s rooted in a very human need: the...

Why we sabotage romantic relationships— and what we can do about it

By examining our actions and attitude, we can start to break the cycle, says psychology...

How to help kids fall in love with the outdoors

You don’t need to go to a national park to help your kids fall in love with nature; a walk around...

Scent playlists could boost your health and well-being

A new technology aspires to harness the powerful human sense of smell to enhance our daily...

How to raise kids without rigid gender stereotypes

We call young people who step outside gender lines “brave.” But if adults truly want to support...

How to talk to kids about sex

Today, it’s not enough to have one birds-and-the-bees talk; it needs to be an open, ongoing...

4 things that kids wish their parents knew

Children could definitely give the adults in their lives some lessons in parenting. Here are a...

What to do when a relationship’s over — but your feelings aren’t

While clean breaks can and do happen, sometimes we’re left with unresolved feelings. Psychologist...

Pratt students animate Student Talks ideas!

For the past two years, TED-Ed and Pratt’s Department of Digital Arts have provided undergraduate...

Have you mispronounced someone’s name? Here’s what to do next

Most of us have stumbled when saying an unfamiliar name. That’s natural, but it’s what we do...

Powerful life lessons from teachers, collected by their students

By training kids to interview their teachers, film them, and elicit their wisdom, Deepak Ramola...

What we can teach boys about strength

Let’s celebrate boys for their abilities, values and passions, and show them that their character...

Critical thinking is a 21st-century essential — here’s how to help kids learn it

If we want children to thrive in our complicated world, we need to teach them how to think, says...

Meet the Student Talks materials!

At TED-Ed, we’re passionate about sharing vibrant, diverse, and meaningful student voices with...

Want to be happy? Slow down

In 1972, Matthieu Ricard had a promising career in biochemistry, trying to figure out...

Scared of too much color in your life? Learn to let go of your fear — and find more joy

Bright, vivid color really does give us more energy — and that’s just one of the things designer...

Need a fresh perspective? See the world like a horse does (or a cow or a cat or an ant …)

Practice an act of radical empathy — try to put yourself in the hoofsteps, pawprints and...

Haven’t made it to the gym yet? Try snacking on exercise instead

To jump-start a workout habit, start out with small amounts, suggests wellness specialist Lauren...

If you want to tackle big problems, try thinking like a bee

Honey bees can show us the power to be found in thinking small, says beekeeper Marianne Gee. New...