60 http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast Dr. Christine Carter and Nurse Rona Renner give busy parents tips for raising happy children and leading more joyful lives as parents. en-us greater@berkeley.edu Copyright 2012 Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T10:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner We often hear parents say, “I just want my children to be happy,” but they also admit that it’s confusing to figure out how to raise happy children—and be happy themselves—on a daily basis. How can we create a home environment where happiness is important for everyone in the family—and limit setting, discipline, and respect are all a part of the equation? Join Dr. Christine Carter and Nurse Rona Renner for conversations from the heart about the science and best practices related to raising happy children. Each week a new podcast about 10 minutes long will be released on Tuesday. Christine Carter and Rona Renner greater@berkeley.edu http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/gratitude_entitlement/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/gratitude_entitlement/#When:10:00:00Z Want to know what my #1 strategy for raising happy children is? It is the conscious practice of gratitude.  Learn how and why to raise kids who are more grateful than entitled. 2012-05-17T10:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner What do you do to stimulate feelings of gratitude? Want to know what my #1 strategy for raising happy children is? It is the conscious practice of gratitude.  Learn how and why to raise kids who are more grateful than entitled. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 +00:00 11:01 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/forgive_and_forget/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/forgive_and_forget/#When:09:00:00Z Is the old adage “forgive and forget” still good advice? Rona and I talk about the relationship between forgiveness and happiness, and we suggest some things we can do with kids that will help teach them the skills they need to forgive and move on. 2012-05-10T09:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner When we forget what happened, do we set ourselves up? Is the old adage “forgive and forget” still good advice? Rona and I talk about the relationship between forgiveness and happiness, and we suggest some things we can do with kids that will help teach them the skills they need to forgive and move on. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 +00:00 12:45 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/case_for_divorce/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/case_for_divorce/#When:09:59:00Z Rona and I are both divorced; we’ve both considered the issue deeply both personally and professionally. When is divorce better for kids than staying together? 2012-05-03T09:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner What does the research show? Rona and I are both divorced; we’ve both considered the issue deeply both personally and professionally. When is divorce better for kids than staying together? Thu, 3 May 2012 09:59:00 +00:00 12:45 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/setting_limits_kids/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/setting_limits_kids/#When:10:00:00Z It seems like kids many kids know much more than us adults about the technology around us—a friend of mine just discovered that her 11 year old daughter is very active on Instagram, when my friend didn’t even know what Instagram was. But just because kids love swimming in the sea of apps and techonolgies available to them, doesn’t mean that they don’t need firm limits placed on their usage. 2012-04-26T10:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How (and why) we set limits on something as awesome as the iPad, TV, and Xbox. It seems like kids many kids know much more than us adults about the technology around us—a friend of mine just discovered that her 11 year old daughter is very active on Instagram, when my friend didn’t even know what Instagram was. But just because kids love swimming in the sea of apps and techonolgies available to them, doesn’t mean that they don’t need firm limits placed on their usage. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +00:00 12:12 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/setting_limits_adults/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/setting_limits_adults/#When:10:00:00Z Rona and I talk about the ways that email and social media (like Facebook and Twitter) can make us feel connected as well as disconnected from our children and our family. It can make us laugh, but it can also make us feel drained. Listen to this week’s podcast for tips to reign in your media usage. 2012-04-19T10:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner When we need to set limits for ourselves Rona and I talk about the ways that email and social media (like Facebook and Twitter) can make us feel connected as well as disconnected from our children and our family. It can make us laugh, but it can also make us feel drained. Listen to this week’s podcast for tips to reign in your media usage. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +00:00 12:12 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/marital_bliss/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/marital_bliss/#When:11:58:00Z What do you need out of your relationship? What are your priorities? This podcast is about creating harmony in our relationships—without rolling back to a time when women subverted their need’s to their husbands. 2012-04-12T11:58:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner In the give and take of a relationship, are your needs being lost? What do you need out of your relationship? What are your priorities? This podcast is about creating harmony in our relationships—without rolling back to a time when women subverted their need’s to their husbands. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:58:00 +00:00 12:16 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/family_meeting/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/family_meeting/#When:10:00:00Z If you’ve never had a family meeting, listen to this podcast! Rona and I talk about the ins and outs of having successful family meetings: what works, what doesn’t, and what you can hope to accomplish. 2012-04-05T10:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner They are a great tool for running a household more smoothly. If you’ve never had a family meeting, listen to this podcast! Rona and I talk about the ins and outs of having successful family meetings: what works, what doesn’t, and what you can hope to accomplish. Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +00:00 12:20 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happiness_right_goal/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happiness_right_goal/#When:10:00:00Z I was recently challenged on the Laura Ingraham Show with the question of whether or not it is good for our society, or even for our children themselves, for parents to pursue happiness. Listen to this podcast for my response! 2012-03-29T10:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Or is a life of service more important than leading a life that is happy? I was recently challenged on the Laura Ingraham Show with the question of whether or not it is good for our society, or even for our children themselves, for parents to pursue happiness. Listen to this podcast for my response! Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +00:00 11:25 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Single_Parents/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Single_Parents/#When:08:39:00Z Rona and I talk about our experiences being single parents: the difficulty, the guilt, and yes, the silver lining. 2012-03-22T08:39:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Single parents often feel guilty that they aren't measuring up. Rona and I talk about our experiences being single parents: the difficulty, the guilt, and yes, the silver lining. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:39:00 +00:00 10:57 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Happiness_Clean_House/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Happiness_Clean_House/#When:08:35:00Z Ways to think about housekeeping when you have kids in the house—so that it doesn’t drive you nuts, make you feel guilty, or consume too much time. 2012-03-15T08:35:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner And does this have anything to do with our happiness? Ways to think about housekeeping when you have kids in the house—so that it doesn’t drive you nuts, make you feel guilty, or consume too much time. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:35:00 +00:00 11:45 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/bodyimage/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/bodyimage/#When:08:29:00Z Although there are lots of powerful, and often pernicious, forces at work in influencing our how our kids feel about food and their bodies, parents can be a very positive force in this arena. Rona and I discuss food, vulnerability, and embracing how our bodies change over the life span. 2012-03-08T08:29:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Most teenage girls don't; learn how you can help. Although there are lots of powerful, and often pernicious, forces at work in influencing our how our kids feel about food and their bodies, parents can be a very positive force in this arena. Rona and I discuss food, vulnerability, and embracing how our bodies change over the life span. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:29:00 +00:00 13:43 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/expectations2/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/expectations2/#When:08:09:00Z Rona and I discuss the hard work of BEING the right partner, rather than always trying to FIND the right partner. 2012-03-01T08:09:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Four Ways to Find Out Rona and I discuss the hard work of BEING the right partner, rather than always trying to FIND the right partner. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 08:09:00 +00:00 12:21 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/unhappy_marriage/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/unhappy_marriage/#When:11:59:00Z Our expectations color our perceptions of everything, as well as how we feel.  Is your spouse crumbling under the pressure of your high expectations? 2012-02-23T11:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Maybe your expectations are too high. Our expectations color our perceptions of everything, as well as how we feel.  Is your spouse crumbling under the pressure of your high expectations? Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:59:00 +00:00 11:08 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Tantrums/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Tantrums/#When:08:00:00Z What to do, say, and expect when you have a tantruming child.  More info about tantrums can be found here or here.  Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has a lot to say about tantrums! 2012-02-09T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Kids get frustrated, too! What to do, say, and expect when you have a tantruming child.  More info about tantrums can be found here or here.  Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has a lot to say about tantrums! Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +00:00 13:11 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/99_percent/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/99_percent/#When:08:00:00Z Parents today are busier than ever—which makes it hard to get involved in national movements like Occupy.  Here are three ways to make a difference. 2012-02-02T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Even if when we are really busy, we can still contribute Parents today are busier than ever—which makes it hard to get involved in national movements like Occupy.  Here are three ways to make a difference. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +00:00 13:32 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/occupy_parenting/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/occupy_parenting/#When:08:00:00Z Why your involvement matters for your children’s happiness—even if you feel the problems are overwhelming. In this podcast, I reference Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s Principles of Nonviolence; those principles can be found here. 2012-01-26T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Why this movement is still important Why your involvement matters for your children’s happiness—even if you feel the problems are overwhelming. In this podcast, I reference Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s Principles of Nonviolence; those principles can be found here. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +00:00 11:46 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/dieting_shame/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/dieting_shame/#When:08:00:00Z We want the best for our children, and sometimes we want them to lose weight. Helping kids get healthy—without creating feelings of shame and guilt in them. 2012-01-19T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Mindful ways to make healthy lifestyle changes We want the best for our children, and sometimes we want them to lose weight. Helping kids get healthy—without creating feelings of shame and guilt in them. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +00:00 12:23 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_not_diet/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_not_diet/#When:08:00:00Z Rona and I discuss the reasons diets often don’t work—and how they can make us unhappy. 2012-01-12T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Want to lose weight? Please don't diet to do it. Rona and I discuss the reasons diets often don’t work—and how they can make us unhappy. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +00:00 11:07 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/keeping_resolutions/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/keeping_resolutions/#When:08:00:00Z The science of change can help us be more successful in keeping our resolutions.  Rona and I give tips for starting new habits over the long-run. Here is the habit tracker we reference in this podcast: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/tools/try-this/try-this-Habits7-days-b.pdf 2012-01-05T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Once we make our resolutions, how do we keep them? The science of change can help us be more successful in keeping our resolutions.  Rona and I give tips for starting new habits over the long-run. Here is the habit tracker we reference in this podcast: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/tools/try-this/try-this-Habits7-days-b.pdf Thu, 5 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +00:00 12:57 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Making_New_Years_Resolutions/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/Making_New_Years_Resolutions/#When:08:01:00Z What would you like to change in the New Year? What would your kids like to change? Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun—and productive—family activity. Here is the habit tracker we reference in this podcast: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/tools/try-this/try-this-Habits7-days-b.pdf 2011-12-29T08:01:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Tips for making resolutions that we can keep What would you like to change in the New Year? What would your kids like to change? Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun—and productive—family activity. Here is the habit tracker we reference in this podcast: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/tools/try-this/try-this-Habits7-days-b.pdf Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +00:00 10:45:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/dealing_with_difficult_relatives/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/dealing_with_difficult_relatives/#When:08:01:00Z Think you have to put up with your mean mother or drunk uncle again at your big holiday meal this year? Think again. Rona and I discuss five ways to make challenging relationships less difficult over the holidays. 2011-12-22T08:01:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Sometimes the holidays are hard because of other people. Think you have to put up with your mean mother or drunk uncle again at your big holiday meal this year? Think again. Rona and I discuss five ways to make challenging relationships less difficult over the holidays. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +00:00 11:16:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/managing_holiday_stress/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/managing_holiday_stress/#When:08:01:00Z Rona and I talk about ways to manage the stress that sometimes comes during the holiday season—and that affects both our parenting and our happiness. 2011-12-15T08:01:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner If your holidays are feeling more stressful than happy, you aren't alone. Rona and I talk about ways to manage the stress that sometimes comes during the holiday season—and that affects both our parenting and our happiness. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +00:00 10:58:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/holiday_traditions/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/holiday_traditions/#When:08:01:00Z Rona and I discuss why some holiday traditions can fuel our children’s happiness, and give several suggestions for fun, joy-inducing holiday rituals. 2011-12-08T08:01:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner This is the most wonderful time of the year: for happiness-inducing traditions! Rona and I discuss why some holiday traditions can fuel our children’s happiness, and give several suggestions for fun, joy-inducing holiday rituals. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +00:00 10:37 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/materialism/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/materialism/#When:08:01:00Z As the holiday marketing machine ramps up and the lists for Santa start to lengthen, Rona and I pause to reflect on what research shows contributes to materialism kids. 2011-12-01T08:01:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Wanting more stuff--and even getting it--doesn't make us happy. As the holiday marketing machine ramps up and the lists for Santa start to lengthen, Rona and I pause to reflect on what research shows contributes to materialism kids. Thu, 1 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +00:00 10:39 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/gratitude_practices/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/gratitude_practices/#When:07:59:00Z Happy Thanksgiving! While you peel potatoes or drive to grandma’s house, listen to this podcast about our favorite gratitude practices—for today and the rest of the year. 2011-11-21T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Ways to make gratitude last all year long. Happy Thanksgiving! While you peel potatoes or drive to grandma’s house, listen to this podcast about our favorite gratitude practices—for today and the rest of the year. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 12:12 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_gratitude_works/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_gratitude_works/#When:07:59:00Z Rona and I talk about the science of gratitude, and why consciously practicing gratitude can boost our happiness so much. 2011-11-17T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Gratitude makes us healthier and happier: here's how. Rona and I talk about the science of gratitude, and why consciously practicing gratitude can boost our happiness so much. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 11:58:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/social_justice/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/social_justice/#When:07:59:00Z This week Rona and I discuss how and why to talk to kids about the Occupy Wall Street movement, and why giving them a broader understanding can boost their happiness (and ours!). 2011-11-10T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner What social justice has to do with happiness This week Rona and I discuss how and why to talk to kids about the Occupy Wall Street movement, and why giving them a broader understanding can boost their happiness (and ours!). Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 11:06:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happiness_contagious/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happiness_contagious/#When:07:59:00Z Want to contribute to the greater good of society? Rona and I talk about why starting with yourself is a solid strategy for increasing other people’s well-being. (Looking for the pledge that we refer to? It is here.) 2011-11-03T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Why your own happiness is a great way to make the world a better place Want to contribute to the greater good of society? Rona and I talk about why starting with yourself is a solid strategy for increasing other people’s well-being. (Looking for the pledge that we refer to? It is here.) Thu, 3 Nov 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 12:28:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happiness_advantage/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happiness_advantage/#When:07:59:00Z Are economists right: Is genetics the most powerful influence on kids’ academic success? Rona and I talk about a frequently overlooked alternative. 2011-10-27T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How and why happiness contributes to academic achievement. Are economists right: Is genetics the most powerful influence on kids’ academic success? Rona and I talk about a frequently overlooked alternative. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 11:13 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/yelling/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/yelling/#When:07:59:00Z | I’ve decided 10,000 times never ever to yell at my children again.  Rona gives me tips for getting my kids’ attention without yelling. 2011-10-20T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Curbing your inner yeller | I’ve decided 10,000 times never ever to yell at my children again.  Rona gives me tips for getting my kids’ attention without yelling. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 11:13:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/managing_own_stress/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/managing_own_stress/#When:07:59:00Z Why it is so important for us parents to have healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and anxiety, as well as Rona and my tips for bringing down our stress levels while bringing more bliss into our lives. 2011-10-13T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Learning to manage your stress Why it is so important for us parents to have healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and anxiety, as well as Rona and my tips for bringing down our stress levels while bringing more bliss into our lives. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 11:16:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/kids_stress_techniques/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/kids_stress_techniques/#When:07:59:00Z Mindfulness and stress management tips for helping stressed out kids from Rona and my own experience and also from Michelle Baily’s book Parenting Your Stressed Child. These are coping mechanisms to help kids deal with their worries that aren’t just about solving problems, but rather are about preventing anxiety. 2011-10-06T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How parents can help kids cope with anxiety Mindfulness and stress management tips for helping stressed out kids from Rona and my own experience and also from Michelle Baily’s book Parenting Your Stressed Child. These are coping mechanisms to help kids deal with their worries that aren’t just about solving problems, but rather are about preventing anxiety. Thu, 6 Oct 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 12:04:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/scheduling_decisions/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/scheduling_decisions/#When:07:59:00Z Rona and I discuss the “decision tree” I use for deciding whether or not to sign my kids up for another activity.  Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to keep stress—and feelings of being too busy—at bay in your household. 2011-09-29T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How to decide which activities to keep--and which to scrap Rona and I discuss the “decision tree” I use for deciding whether or not to sign my kids up for another activity.  Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to keep stress—and feelings of being too busy—at bay in your household. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 11:00:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/overscheduled_kids/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/overscheduled_kids/#When:07:59:00Z Rona and I discuss the reasons that we parents are often tempted to let our kids do more after-school activities than we ever dreamed possible when we were children ourselves.  What activities will help our kids succeed?  Which ones can be skipped? 2011-09-22T07:59:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner What activities are ACTUALLY enriching for kids? Rona and I discuss the reasons that we parents are often tempted to let our kids do more after-school activities than we ever dreamed possible when we were children ourselves.  What activities will help our kids succeed?  Which ones can be skipped? Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:59:00 +00:00 10:45:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/SocialConnections/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/SocialConnections/#When:08:00:00Z Although we live in a social world that is increasingly sparse—families tend to feel more isolated than they have in previous generations—real-life social connections are still probably the most important factor for our happiness, and the happiness of our children. 2011-09-15T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Building family out of friends and neighbors Although we live in a social world that is increasingly sparse—families tend to feel more isolated than they have in previous generations—real-life social connections are still probably the most important factor for our happiness, and the happiness of our children. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:08:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/BTSChange/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/BTSChange/#When:08:00:00Z Kids aren’t always as excited about going back to school as we parents can be.  Rona and Christine discuss ways to help ease kids’ nerves. Part 3 of a 3 part back-to-school series. 2011-08-29T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Tips for helping kids who feel anxious about school Kids aren’t always as excited about going back to school as we parents can be.  Rona and Christine discuss ways to help ease kids’ nerves. Part 3 of a 3 part back-to-school series. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:02:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/BTSGrowthMindset/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/BTSGrowthMindset/#When:08:00:00Z As we make our “Back to School” preparations, sometimes the thing we most need to refresh ourselves on is how to talk to kids about schoolwork.  Part 2 of a 3 part back-to-school series. 2011-08-22T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner A review of the most powerful way to encourage learning As we make our “Back to School” preparations, sometimes the thing we most need to refresh ourselves on is how to talk to kids about schoolwork.  Part 2 of a 3 part back-to-school series. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:03:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/BTSRoutine/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/BTSRoutine/#When:08:00:00Z Rona and Christine talk about ways to start easing kids back into their school routines to make for a happier week of school.  Part 1 of a 3 part series. 2011-08-15T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner It's still summer...is it time to think about school routines? Rona and Christine talk about ways to start easing kids back into their school routines to make for a happier week of school.  Part 1 of a 3 part series. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:41 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/summercamp/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/summercamp/#When:08:00:00Z Rona and Christine chat about the ups and downs of sending kids away to camp over the summer. 2011-08-08T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Tolerating discomfort when it is in the best interest of our children Rona and Christine chat about the ups and downs of sending kids away to camp over the summer. Mon, 8 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:13:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/misbehaving/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/misbehaving/#When:08:00:00Z All children do things that make us angry and embarrassed sometimes!  This podcast address WHY they might be misbehaving. Rona guides us through her system for dealing with misbehavior—and preventing it in the future.  Here is a link to the worksheet we refer to. 2011-08-01T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Become Your Own Expert About What to do When Kids' Are Naughty All children do things that make us angry and embarrassed sometimes!  This podcast address WHY they might be misbehaving. Rona guides us through her system for dealing with misbehavior—and preventing it in the future.  Here is a link to the worksheet we refer to. Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:54:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/grandparents/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/grandparents/#When:08:00:00Z Grandparents can be a mixed-blessing: are your children’s doting but far away?  Loving but judgemental? Rona and I discuss ways for grandparents to help raise happy children. 2011-07-25T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Ways for Nana and Papa to raise happiness--whether they live near or far Grandparents can be a mixed-blessing: are your children’s doting but far away?  Loving but judgemental? Rona and I discuss ways for grandparents to help raise happy children. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:23 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/bringingupproblems/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/bringingupproblems/#When:08:00:00Z How do you bring up problems in your relationship with your partner? Rona and I give our tips for keeping your romantic relationship healthy and happy. 2011-07-18T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Living with a spouse or a partner can be hard. How do you bring up problems in your relationship with your partner? Rona and I give our tips for keeping your romantic relationship healthy and happy. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:41 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/feelinggood/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/feelinggood/#When:08:00:00Z Rona and I continue the conversation from last week about difficult emotions, but this week is focused on recovery.  Part 2 of a 2 part series. 2011-07-11T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Christine's list of go-to feel-better tactics. Rona and I continue the conversation from last week about difficult emotions, but this week is focused on recovery.  Part 2 of a 2 part series. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:23 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/feelingbad/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/feelingbad/#When:08:00:00Z As the popular post “Comfortable with Discomfort” makes clear, difficult circumstances and emotions are part of living a happy life.  Here’s what to do with those difficult emotions, whether they are your own or your children’s.  Part 1 of a 2 part series. 2011-07-04T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner What to do when you--or your kids--are feeling bad As the popular post “Comfortable with Discomfort” makes clear, difficult circumstances and emotions are part of living a happy life.  Here’s what to do with those difficult emotions, whether they are your own or your children’s.  Part 1 of a 2 part series. Mon, 4 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:23 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/outdoors/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/outdoors/#When:08:00:00Z This week my children are off at a very outdoorsy sleepaway camp—I’m excited for them to be outside nearly constantly for two weeks!  One reason why I’m willing to part with them this summer is that I know that their health and happiness will benefit from their time spent in nature. 2011-06-27T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner The benefits of a summer outdoors This week my children are off at a very outdoorsy sleepaway camp—I’m excited for them to be outside nearly constantly for two weeks!  One reason why I’m willing to part with them this summer is that I know that their health and happiness will benefit from their time spent in nature. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:23 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/graduation/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/graduation/#When:08:00:00Z Christine and Rona talk about Christine’s commencement speech at UC Berkeley, which was about the three things she wished she’d known about how to be happy when she was graduating from college. 2011-06-20T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Three things Christine wishes she'd learned earlier about how to be happy. Christine and Rona talk about Christine’s commencement speech at UC Berkeley, which was about the three things she wished she’d known about how to be happy when she was graduating from college. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:23 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/kids_stress/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/kids_stress/#When:08:00:00Z Many kids are anxious, depressed, and stressed.  They are self-medicating with drugs and alcohol, and they are cutting themselves.  Let’s TALK about this rather than ignore the trends. 2011-06-13T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Many kids are anxious, depressed, and stressed. Let's TALK about this rather than ignore the trends. Many kids are anxious, depressed, and stressed.  They are self-medicating with drugs and alcohol, and they are cutting themselves.  Let’s TALK about this rather than ignore the trends. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:32 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/choosing_childcare/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/choosing_childcare/#When:08:00:00Z Finding good daycare can be stressful and confusing.  Find out what the research says. 2011-06-06T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Finding good daycare can be stressful and confusing. Find out what the research says. Finding good daycare can be stressful and confusing.  Find out what the research says. Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 12:05 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/teaching_kids_to_fight_nice_part_2/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/teaching_kids_to_fight_nice_part_2/#When:08:00:00Z Do your kids fight?  Learn how to help them resolve their conflicts positively.  Part 2. 2011-05-23T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Do your kids fight? Learn how to help them resolve their conflicts positively. Part 2 of a 2 part series. Do your kids fight?  Learn how to help them resolve their conflicts positively.  Part 2. Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:41 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/teaching_kids_to_fight_nice_part_11/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/teaching_kids_to_fight_nice_part_11/#When:08:00:00Z Do your kids fight?  Learn how to help them resolve their conflicts positively.  Part 1 of a 2 part series. 2011-05-16T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Do your kids fight? Learn how to help them resolve their conflicts positively. Part 1 of a 2 part series. Do your kids fight?  Learn how to help them resolve their conflicts positively.  Part 1 of a 2 part series. Mon, 16 May 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:33 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/when_parents_care_a_little_too_much/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/when_parents_care_a_little_too_much/#When:08:00:00Z Helicopter parents beware: being too involved in your children’s lives can do more harm than good 2011-05-09T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Helicopter parents beware: being too involved in your children's lives can do more harm than good Helicopter parents beware: being too involved in your children’s lives can do more harm than good Mon, 9 May 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:40 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/fostering_optimism_and_confidence/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/fostering_optimism_and_confidence/#When:08:00:00Z Optimists are happier, healthier, and more successful. 2011-05-02T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Renner Optimists are happier, healthier, and more successful\ Optimists are happier, healthier, and more successful. Mon, 2 May 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:52 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_joy--and_science--of_making_music/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_joy--and_science--of_making_music/#When:08:00:00Z Helecoptor parents beware: being too involved in your children’s lives can do more harm than good 2011-04-25T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Creating music enhances kids brains Helecoptor parents beware: being too involved in your children’s lives can do more harm than good Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 10:40 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/getting_homework_done/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/getting_homework_done/#When:08:00:00Z Avoiding powerstruggles and tears during homework time. 2011-04-18T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Avoiding power struggles and tears during homework time Avoiding powerstruggles and tears during homework time. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:15 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/helping_kids_understand_international_crisis1/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/helping_kids_understand_international_crisis1/#When:08:00:00Z How to help your kids feel compassion rather than panic 2011-04-11T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How to help your kids feel compassion rather than panic How to help your kids feel compassion rather than panic Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:47 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/how_to_raise_siblings_who_get_along_part_2/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/how_to_raise_siblings_who_get_along_part_2/#When:08:00:00Z 2011-04-04T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner More tips for helping siblings play well together Mon, 4 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:37 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/friend_or_foe_helping_siblings_get_along/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/friend_or_foe_helping_siblings_get_along/#When:08:00:00Z Tips for introducing a new baby to a sibling and for fostering strong sibling relationships. 2011-03-28T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Tips for introducing a new baby and for fostering strong sibling relationships Tips for introducing a new baby to a sibling and for fostering strong sibling relationships. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 12:16 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/talking_to_strangers_and_other_things_that_bring_good_luck/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/talking_to_strangers_and_other_things_that_bring_good_luck/#When:08:00:00Z More tips for ways to make your children luckier 2011-03-21T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner More tips for ways to make your children luckier More tips for ways to make your children luckier Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:16 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/raising_lucky_kids/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/raising_lucky_kids/#When:08:00:00Z Turns out that certain skills make us—and our kids—luckier. 2011-03-14T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Turns out that certain skills make us--and our kids--luckier. Turns out that certain skills make us—and our kids—luckier. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:41 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/unrealistic_expectations_not_a_happiness_habit/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/unrealistic_expectations_not_a_happiness_habit/#When:08:00:00Z Do we expect too much from ourselves and our kids? 2011-03-07T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Do we expect too much from ourselves and our kids? Do we expect too much from ourselves and our kids? Mon, 7 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:28 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/7_ways_to_foster_creativity/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/7_ways_to_foster_creativity/#When:08:00:00Z Creativity is an important lifeskill that we can teach kids. 2011-02-28T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Creativity is an important lifeskill that we can teach kids. Creativity is an important lifeskill that we can teach kids. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 13:25 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_art_of_the_fight/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_art_of_the_fight/#When:08:00:00Z All couples disagree—here’s how to do it well. 2011-02-21T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner All couples disagree -- here's how to do it well. All couples disagree—here’s how to do it well. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:21 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_fighting_hurts_kids/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_fighting_hurts_kids/#When:08:00:00Z When parents fight—which we all do—we can damage our children 2011-02-14T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner When parents fight--which we all do--we can damage our children When parents fight—which we all do—we can damage our children Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 9:34 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_power_of_romance/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_power_of_romance/#When:08:00:00Z Tips for improving your relationship—and your parenting! 2011-02-07T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Tips for improving your relationship--and your parenting! Tips for improving your relationship—and your parenting! Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 11:37 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_art_of_setting_limits/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/the_art_of_setting_limits/#When:21:11:00Z How to be a warm and loving parent while still raising disciplined children 2011-01-31T21:11:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How to be a warm and loving parent while still raising disciplined children How to be a warm and loving parent while still raising disciplined children Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:11:00 +00:00 11:16 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/pushover_vs_dictator_--_which_is_better/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/pushover_vs_dictator_--_which_is_better/#When:17:37:00Z Did you know that one parenting style is better than the rest? 2011-01-24T17:37:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Did you know that one parenting style is better than the rest? Did you know that one parenting style is better than the rest? Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:37:00 +00:00 11:22 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/physical_activity_makes_kids_smart--and_happy/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/physical_activity_makes_kids_smart--and_happy/#When:08:00:00Z Why exercise makes kids good at math. 2011-01-17T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Why exercise makes kids good at math. Why exercise makes kids good at math. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +00:00 8:57 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/making_sleep_a_priority/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/making_sleep_a_priority/#When:07:35:00Z Did you know how much children sleep affects how smart, creative, attentive, and happy they are—as well as how much they weigh? 2011-01-10T07:35:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Did you know how much children sleep affects how smart, creative, attentive, and happy they are -- as well as how much they weigh? Did you know how much children sleep affects how smart, creative, attentive, and happy they are—as well as how much they weigh? Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:35:00 +00:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/keeping_those_new_years_resolutions/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/keeping_those_new_years_resolutions/#When:19:33:00Z It is one thing to know what you want to change in the New Year, but quite another to know HOW to do it 2011-01-03T19:33:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner It is one thing to know what you want to change in the New Year, but quite another to know HOW to do it It is one thing to know what you want to change in the New Year, but quite another to know HOW to do it Mon, 3 Jan 2011 19:33:00 +00:00 10:43 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/making_changes_in_the_new_year/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/making_changes_in_the_new_year/#When:18:01:00Z Are there big things about your kids that you’d like to change? Start by changing your kids’ environment and their behavior will follow. 2010-12-21T18:01:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Are there big things about your kids that you'd like to change? Start by changing your kids' environment and their behavior will follow. Are there big things about your kids that you’d like to change? Start by changing your kids’ environment and their behavior will follow. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:01:00 +00:00 11:55 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_parents_are_unhappy/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/why_parents_are_unhappy/#When:02:39:00Z What makes us unhappy as parents, and tips for greater happiness. 2010-12-07T02:39:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner What makes us unhappy as parents, and tips for greater happiness. What makes us unhappy as parents, and tips for greater happiness. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 02:39:00 +00:00 12:43 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/holiday_traditions_that_raise_happiness/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/holiday_traditions_that_raise_happiness/#When:02:39:00Z Stressors increase during the holidays, but some holiday traditions make us happier than others. 2010-12-07T02:39:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Stressors increase during the holidays, but some holiday traditions make us happier than others. Stressors increase during the holidays, but some holiday traditions make us happier than others. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 02:39:00 +00:00 11:07 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/how_to_yell_less_during_the_holidays/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/how_to_yell_less_during_the_holidays/#When:08:00:00Z The holiday season can be stressful—and that means many of us yell at our kids more often.  Tips for yelling less. 2010-11-30T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner The holiday season can be stressful--and that means many of us yell at our kids more often. Tips for yelling less. The holiday season can be stressful—and that means many of us yell at our kids more often.  Tips for yelling less. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:00:00 +00:00 11:49 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/fostering_gratitude_365_days_a_year/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/fostering_gratitude_365_days_a_year/#When:02:06:00Z How to make gratitude—rather than entitlement—a HABIT 2010-11-24T02:06:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How to make gratitude--rather than entitlement--a HABIT How to make gratitude—rather than entitlement—a HABIT Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:06:00 +00:00 11:33 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/parenting_a_spirited_child/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/parenting_a_spirited_child/#When:12:46:00Z Rona Renner, temperament specialist, talks some more about understanding our children’s dispositions. 2010-11-16T12:46:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Rona Renner, temperament specialist, talks some more about understanding our children's dispositions Rona Renner, temperament specialist, talks some more about understanding our children’s dispositions. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:46:00 +00:00 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/does_your_parenting_match_your_child/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/does_your_parenting_match_your_child/#When:00:45:00Z How our children’s different temperaments influence our parenting 2010-11-10T00:45:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner How our children's different temperaments influence our parenting How our children’s different temperaments influence our parenting Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:45:00 +00:00 12:46 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happy_parent_happy_child/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/happy_parent_happy_child/#When:23:51:00Z Why it isn’t selfish to take care of yourself FIRST 2010-11-02T23:51:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Why it isn't selfish to take care of yourself FIRST Why it isn’t selfish to take care of yourself FIRST Tue, 2 Nov 2010 23:51:00 +00:00 11:37 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/an_ancient_practice_for_modern_ailments/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/an_ancient_practice_for_modern_ailments/#When:16:55:00Z Do you feel stressed out and overly busy? Learn a simple “loving-kindness” meditation to do with your kids. 2010-10-26T16:55:00+00:00 Rachel Lee Do you feel stressed out and overly busy? Learn a simple "loving-kindness" meditation to do with your kids. Do you feel stressed out and overly busy? Learn a simple “loving-kindness” meditation to do with your kids. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:55:00 +00:00 11:35 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/pressured_to_succeed_repost/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/pressured_to_succeed_repost/#When:22:17:00Z We can teach our kids to be engaged learners—or we can make them hungry for achievement at all costs. 2010-10-19T22:17:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner We can teach our kids to be engaged learners -- or we can make them hungry for achievement at all costs. We can teach our kids to be engaged learners—or we can make them hungry for achievement at all costs. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:17:00 +00:00 11:53 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/finding_flow/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/finding_flow/#When:08:00:00Z Learn 2 key factors for fostering this particular form of happiness 2010-10-12T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Learn 2 key factors for fostering this particular form of happiness Learn 2 key factors for fostering this particular form of happiness Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:00:00 +00:00 11:59 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/podcast_mindfulness1/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/podcast_mindfulness1/#When:08:00:00Z Losing your mind? Stop judging yourself and come back to your breath and your body. 2010-10-05T08:00:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Losing your mind? Stop judging yourself and come back to your breath and your body. Losing your mind? Stop judging yourself and come back to your breath and your body. Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:00:00 +00:00 11:19 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/play_happiness_matters_podcast/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/play_happiness_matters_podcast/#When:22:20:00Z Play is an important skill that kids need for both happiness and, surprisingly, self-discipline. 2010-09-20T22:20:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Play is an important skill that kids need for both happiness and, surprisingly, self-discipline. Play is an important skill that kids need for both happiness and, surprisingly, self-discipline. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:20:00 +00:00 11:26 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success, http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/welcome_happiness_matters_podcast/ http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/gg_live/happiness_matters_podcast/podcast/welcome_happiness_matters_podcast/#When:21:31:00Z Why happiness—in ourselves and our children—is a worthy and attainable goal. 2010-08-01T21:31:00+00:00 Christine Carter and Rona Renner Introduction to Happiness Matters: Dr. Christine Carter and Nurse Rona Renner give busy parents tips for for raising happy children and leading more joyful lives as parents. Why happiness—in ourselves and our children—is a worthy and attainable goal. Sun, 1 Aug 2010 21:31:00 +00:00 13:28 children, depression, discipline, education, family, parenting, praise, raising happiness, success,