Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Can Forgiveness Help You Be More Resilient as a Parent?
A new study finds benefits to forgiveness for mothers of children with disabilities.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2024
This month, find peaceful moments together.
Resources for Finding Your Balance During a Stressful Election
Americans are stressed about their upcoming election. Here are some tips for managing that stress while building a better democracy.
How Rituals Help Us Process Grief (The Science of Happiness)
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through…
How to Prepare Kids for Misinformation Online
Misinformation may be inescapable—so we should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess claims on the internet.
What to Do About Guilt Over Your Kids’ Screen Time
Guilt just adds stress to your family's life—but you can use it to motivate healthier choices.
Seven Tips for Talking With Kids About Politics
Half of American parents don't discuss politics with their children. But research suggests parenting plays a crucial role in political views and…
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
What Inside Out 2 Reveals About the Diversity of Emotions
The new Pixar film explores adolescence by bringing its complicated feelings to life.
Five Things Teens Wish You Knew About Them
To allow teens to become the best adults they can be, family researcher Ellen Galinsky says we must reframe the way we view the teenage years.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2024
This month, find peaceful moments together.
How Cosleeping Can Help You and Your Baby
The decision whether to cosleep with your baby is extremely controversial—and there are two sides to the story.
Why “Boy” Culture Is Hurting Boys and Everyone Else
Psychologist Niobe Way argues that we need to pay better attention to what boys and men say they need socially and emotionally.
Resources for Finding Your Balance During a Stressful Election
Americans are stressed about their upcoming election. Here are some tips for managing that stress while building a better democracy.
20 Questions to Ask Your Mother
Print this list for Mother’s Day—or for your next family dinner or gathering.