Articles: Three Things Immigrant Families Can Teach All Americans
By Jeremy Adam Smith | April 10, 2013Jeremy Adam Smith reports on new findings in family research, with a special focus on immigrants.
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Articles: How to be a Happy Working Dad, Part Two
By Jeremy Adam Smith | March 28, 2013Jeremy Adam Smith offers five more tips to help men find a happy fit between paid work and family responsibilities.
Videos and Podcasts: Fighting a lot?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | February 21, 2013Most spouses fight, but many do not know how to make-up in a way that repairs the relationship. Rona gives us a crash course in regaining trust and intimacy with a partner after we’ve been fighting.
Articles: Debunking the Myths of Happiness
By Jason Marsh | February 20, 2013Sonja Lyubomirsky explains what we misunderstand about happiness, and how we can get it right--part of Greater Good's podcast series.
Articles: How to Have a Happy Marriage in 21 Minutes
By Bernie Wong | February 14, 2013A recent study validates a simple task that might preserve marital satisfaction over the long haul.
Videos and Podcasts: Gratitude for Lovers
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | February 14, 2013Whether or not you are a romantic person, and whether or not you like Valentine’s Day, here’s my favorite romantic thing to do.
Articles: Five Ways to Renew an Old Love
By Barbara Fredrickson | February 13, 2013Love is fleeting, says one of the world's leading experts on positive emotion. But with practice, you can foster love anytime you wish—and in doing so, renew old bonds.
Articles: Four Ways to Make the Most of Gratitude on Valentine’s Day
By Amie M. Gordon | February 12, 2013Whether February 14th is your first Valentine’s Day together or your 35th, it's a great excuse to show gratitude for the one you love.
Articles: How Love Grows in Your Body
By Jeremy Adam Smith | February 7, 2013Here are the places where romantic love abides in our bodies—and the role each one plays in sustaining love over time.
Articles: Gratitude is for Lovers
By Amie M. Gordon | February 5, 2013New research says thankfulness, not romance, might be key to a happy Valentine's Day.
Articles: What Gen Y Needs from Parents (and Why You Should Give It to Them)
By Diana Divecha | January 22, 2013New research says parental help for young adults is normal—and it may now be necessary.
Articles: When Are You Sacrificing Too Much in Your Relationship?
By Amie M. Gordon | August 15, 2012Close relationships require sacrifice. Here are seven questions to ask yourself before you give up too much.
Articles: Should Women Thank Men for Doing the Dishes?
By Jeremy Adam Smith | July 5, 2012Anne-Marie Slaughter’s “Having it All” essay in this month's The Atlantic raises important questions about men, women... and gratitude.
Articles: Six Obstacles to Father Involvement—and How to Overcome Them
By Jeffrey Cookston | June 12, 2012A psychologist offers six tips to help dads be the fathers they want to be.
Articles: Are Married People Happier?
By Stacey Kennelly | June 6, 2012A new study suggests that getting hitched is good for our happiness.
Articles: Why People Are Not Feet
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | June 4, 2012What's the best way to help build the resilience of loved ones? Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton says care, not tough love, is the key.
Raising Happiness: Podcast: Is Divorce Always Bad for Kids?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | May 3, 2012What does the research show?
Videos and Podcasts: Is Divorce Always Bad for Kids?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | May 3, 2012Rona 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?
Articles: How to Spot an Abuser
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | April 12, 2012Do you sometimes mistake psychological abuse for compatibility? Look to friends for help.
Videos and Podcasts: Are You Your Partner’s Equal?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | April 12, 2012What 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.
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Why Compassion in Business Makes Sense
April 15, 2013Emma Seppala explains how compassionate workplaces are good for employee health and the corporate bottom line.
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How to be a Happy Working Dad, Part One
March 27, 2013A new report finds that fitting work with family isn't just a women's issue. Jeremy Adam Smith offers 10 tips for helping fathers to navigate a changing landscape at home and on the job.
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When Getting Angry Makes You Happy
April 2, 2013A new study shows how seeking happiness at the right time may be more important than seeking happiness all the time.
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‘Free the Mind’ film
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Free the Mind: Hope after Trauma
May 17, 2013A new documentary reveals the power of mindfulness and neuroplasticity. Bay Area residents can catch a screening tonight at Stanford University.
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The International Summit Conference on Compassionate Organizations
May 16, 2013
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The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, runs a state-of-the-art neuroscience...
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Based at the University of Michigan Business School, this is a networking community for researchers and practitioners...
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