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Podcast: Physical Activity Makes Kids Smart—and Happy

January 17, 2011 | Happiness Matters Podcast | 0 comments

Why exercise makes kids better at math.

We all know that exercise makes us fit and keeps us trim, but did you also know that physical activity improves kids’ intelligence and boosts our happiness?

 

Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes.  Happy listening!

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Podcast: Making Sleep a Priority

January 10, 2011 | Happiness Matters Podcast | 0 comments

Sleep affects everything, from our moods to our smarts to our body weight

Did you know how much children sleep affects how smart, creative, attentive, and happy they are—as well as how much they weigh?  Note: This recording was slightly affected by a software problem; please forgive the few “skips” you may detect.

 

Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes.  Happy listening!

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Podcast: Making Changes in the New Year

January 4, 2011 | Happiness Matters Podcast | 0 comments

Listen to this before you make your New Year's Resolutions

Are there big things about your kids that you’d like to change?  Many problem behaviors have more to do with the situation than kids’ character.

 

Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes.  Happy listening!

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