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Katie Goldsmith
Katie Goldsmith is a Greater Good editorial assistant.
Stories by Katie Goldsmith
Punished by Rewards?
May 2, 2010How parents can encourage good behavior in their kids--without making them resentful.
The Social Brain
March 10, 2010Scientific Proof for “Paying It Forward”
March 1, 2010Taking the “I” Out of Marriage
February 9, 2010Want Brain Fitness? Stay Active and Turn Off the TV
January 29, 2010Therapy Gives Bang for Your Buck
December 11, 2009
Is Marriage Good for Your Health?
November 19, 2009
The Dark Side of Self-Help
September 16, 2009
How Parents Can Help Their Middle Schoolers Succeed
August 31, 2009Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work
August 10, 2009And they all lived happily ever after…
July 2, 2009Why Grandparents are Great
June 22, 2009Most...
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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
May 21, 2012How to keep your child safe (and happy) online, Part 2
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