Jennifer Latson

About

Jennifer Latson is a Houston-based journalist who has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, TIME, and Psychology Today. She is the editor of Rice Business, the alumni magazine for Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business. She is the author of the book The Boy Who Loved Too Much: A True Story of Pathological Friendliness.

Recent Posts

Going Back to the Office, and Bringing Baggage

Returning to the office won’t be a smooth transition for everyone. Here are some tips to make it easier.

The Real Benefits of a Fake Commute

Pretending to commute when you're working from home doesn't mean you've cracked. Experts say it can help boost your mood and your productivity.

Where Did Our Lunch Breaks Go?

Many of us stopped taking breaks when we started working remotely. Here's why it's dangerous to make that our new normal.

How to Tell a Convincing Lie

Why is it so convincing to repeat a claim again and again — even if it’s patently untrue?

The Opposite of Autism

Is it possible to be too friendly?

A Cure for Disconnection

Loneliness is a complex problem of epidemic proportions, affecting millions from all walks of life.

The Mind of a Conspiracy Theorist

Why are so many people drawn to conspiracy theories in times of crisis?

Life with a Pathologically Defiant Kid

Disruptive behavior disorders are poorly understood and difficult to treat. But we know that harsh discipline is not the answer.

The New Social Orbits

The pandemic has transformed the way people make and maintain friendships.

The Forces of Attraction

From polar opposites to twins marrying twins, can biologists explain the mysteries of why we love whom we love?