Articles: When Getting Angry Makes You Happy
By Lauren Klein | April 2, 2013A new study shows how seeking happiness at the right time may be more important than seeking happiness all the time.
Tag: Anger
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Videos and Podcasts: How Hectic Are Your Mornings?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | January 31, 2013Tips for a peaceful and easy morning routine
Articles: How to Heal the Angry Brain
By Jill Suttie | May 8, 2012A new book reveals how understanding the way your brain works can help you control anger and aggression.
Raising Happiness: Podcast: How to Respond to Kids’ Tantrums
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | February 9, 2012Kids get frustrated, too!
Videos and Podcasts: How to Respond to Kids’ Tantrums
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | February 9, 2012What 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!
Videos and Podcasts: Was That Me Yelling?!?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | October 20, 2011I’ve decided 10,000 times never ever to yell at my children again. Rona gives me tips for getting my kids’ attention without yelling.
Raising Happiness: Podcast: Helping Kids Cope with Uncomfortable Emotions
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | July 4, 2011What to do when you--or your kids--are feeling bad
Videos and Podcasts: Helping Kids Cope with Uncomfortable Emotions
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | July 4, 2011As 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.
Raising Happiness: What To Do When You Are Unhappy
By Christine Carter | April 6, 2011Feeling better after we feel bad
Articles: How to Be a Supportive Spouse
By Whitney Patterson | February 11, 2011If you want to help your partner deal with a problem, try to act invisible.
Raising Happiness: Podcast: How to Yell Less During the Holidays
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | November 30, 2010Holiday stress doesn't have to equal more yelling.
Articles: Gender and Touch
By Jason Marsh | October 18, 2010When it comes to touch, do men and women speak the same language?
Videos and Podcasts: Constructive Anger
By Fred Luskin | August 21, 2010Fred Luskin explains the difference between constructive and destructive anger, and argues that constructive anger carries important benefits while destructive anger prevents us from forgiving.
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