Articles: Generation Wii… or Generation We?
By Dacher Keltner | May 22, 2012In this commencement address, Dacher Keltner asks today's graduates to look for the best in themselves and in humanity.
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Articles: Honorable Mentions in Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition
By Jason Marsh | May 19, 2012These entries offer quick recipes for happiness: nature, supportive relationships, altruism, and kittens.
Articles: The Runners-Up in Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition
By Jason Marsh | May 18, 2012Watch them all for a major boost of happiness!
Articles: The Winner of Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition: “Bill’s Story”
By Jason Marsh | May 17, 2012Check out this engaging tale of paper dolls, modern life, and the secret to true happiness.
Articles: Three Lessons from Mitt Romney about Bullying
By Jeremy Adam Smith | May 14, 2012Mitt Romney stands accused of homophobic bullying in high school. But what positive lessons can we draw from the story?
Articles: Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
By Jason Marsh | 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.
Articles: Toward a More Mindful Nation
By Tim Ryan | April 25, 2012Economic insecurity. A broken health care system. Youth violence. Congressman Tim Ryan explains how mindfulness can help.
Articles: Bully: The Movie Every Teacher and Student Needs to See
By Jeremy Adam Smith | April 18, 2012The new documentary Bully tells the stories of five bullied kids—and says what we can do to help them.
Articles: Eight Tips for Fostering Flow in the Classroom
By Jill Suttie | April 17, 2012Every teacher wants students to feel engaged and happy in the classroom. Here are research-based tips for making it happen.
Articles: Can Schools Help Students Find Flow?
By Jill Suttie | April 16, 2012Jill Suttie explores how can we help kids become engaged learners in an era of high-stakes testing and student burnout.
Articles: Five Tips for Reaching Your Creative Potential
By Jonah Lehrer | April 11, 2012Jonah Lehrer's new book shows that creativity is not a single gift possessed by the lucky few. It’s a variety of distinct thought processes that we can all learn to use more effectively.
Articles: How Creativity Works
By Jeremy Adam Smith | April 10, 2012Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explores how neuroscientific discoveries have helped us understand the ways we imagine new things.
Articles: The Power of Self-Compassion
By Jason Marsh | March 14, 2012Kristin Neff discusses how self-compassion differs from self-esteem, why self-compassion can be hard for Americans, and the transformative effect it had on her own life--part of Greater Good's podcast series.
Articles: A Training to Make Teachers Less Stressed
By Melissa Janson | March 8, 2012A new study shows how the Cultivating Emotional Balance program can help teachers (and the rest of us) reduce stress and cultivate compassion.
Articles: Can Restorative Justice Keep Schools Safe?
By Jeremy Adam Smith | March 6, 2012How one big-city district cut suspensions and expulsions—and why they may rise again.
Articles: A Guide to Your Child’s Brain
By Diana Divecha | February 15, 2012A review of Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson's The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind.
Articles: How Childcare Boosts Social Capital
By Meera Lee Sethi | January 18, 2012New research says mothers using childcare can reap social, psychological, and financial rewards.
Articles: A New Year’s Resolution: Find Yourself Some Trouble
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | January 3, 2012What socks can teach us about intelligence and overcoming challenges.
Articles: What Would You Do if You Witnessed Child Abuse?
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | November 29, 2011How fair is it to vilify Penn State's Mike McQueary for not going to the police?
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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.
Three Ways to Find Happiness on Facebook
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