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On the Blog in May
Raising Happiness | May 28, 2012Being the best mom you can be, keeping your child safe online, gratitude vs. entitlement, divorce, and more!
Does Nature Make You More Mindful?
Research Digests | May 25, 2012New studies consider the links between nature and mindfulness, and between religion and healthy aging.
Podcast: Is Happiness Selfish?
Raising Happiness | May 24, 2012Will focusing on other people's happiness ultimately make us happier than if we focus on our own needs?
Do Bad Grades + Violent Video Games = Violent Kids?
In Brief | May 23, 2012A recent study suggests boys who do poorly in school are more attracted to violent video games—and violent behavior.
Generation Wii… or Generation We?
Features | May 22, 2012In this commencement address, Dacher Keltner asks today's graduates to look for the best in themselves and in humanity.
Three Ways to Find Happiness on Facebook
Raising Happiness | May 21, 2012How to keep your child safe (and happy) online, Part 2
Honorable Mentions in Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition
From The Editors | May 19, 2012These entries offer quick recipes for happiness: nature, supportive relationships, altruism, and kittens.
The Runners-Up in Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition
From The Editors | May 18, 2012Watch them all for a major boost of happiness!
The Winner of Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition: “Bill’s Story”
From The Editors | May 17, 2012Check out this engaging tale of paper dolls, modern life, and the secret to true happiness.
Podcast: Gratitude v. Entitlement
Raising Happiness | May 17, 2012What do you do to stimulate feelings of gratitude?
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
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