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Getting Kids to Listen—Without Nagging!

January 2012

Wouldn’t it be nice to just ask once?

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How to Motivate Kids

December 2011

Preserving kids natural motivation

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Why Not to Bribe Kids

December 2011

Preserving kids natural motivation

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Step Two: Getting into a New Routine

September 2011

What’s the best way to start a new habit?

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Are Your Family’s Routines Working?

September 2011

Lindsay’s bedtime routines get a make-over. Part of a video series on parenting produced by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

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Less Busyness, More Flow

September 2011

Christine Carter, Ph.D., and Lindsay Reed Maines discuss how parents and families can overcome feeling overstressed. Part of a video series on parenting produced by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

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Why Parental Happiness Comes First

September 2011

Christine Carter, Ph.D., and Lindsay Reed Maines discuss why kids benefit when parents prioritize their own happiness. Part of a video series on parenting produced by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

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Am I Really Going to Have to Ask You Again?

Am I Really Going to Have to Ask You Again?

February 20, 2012

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How to Find the Good in People We Love

How to Find the Good in People We Love

When we’re fighting with people we love, it can become hard to see the good in them. The director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects explores how to cope with the pain of a fight.

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The Greater Good Guide to Mindfulness

The Greater Good Guide to Mindfulness

This invaluable resource, a special benefit for GGSC members, offers insight into what mindfulness is, why it’s important, and how to teach it.

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The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

International House, UC Berkeley Campus
OR Live Webcast
March 23, 2012, 9 am-4:30 pm The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

This day-long seminar and live webcast will offer strategies for cultivating self-compassion and reducing stress, led by Dr. Kristin Neff.

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