Raising Happiness: Podcast: Is Divorce Always Bad for Kids?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | May 3, 2012What does the research show?
Tag: Single Parent
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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?
Videos and Podcasts: Can A Single Parent Raise Happy Kids?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | March 22, 2012Rona and I talk about our experiences being single parents: the difficulty, the guilt, and yes, the silver lining.
Raising Happiness: Podcast: Can A Single Parent Raise Happy Kids?
By Christine Carter and Rona Renner | March 22, 2012Single parents often feel guilty that they aren't measuring up.
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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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2nd International Conference on Positive Psychology: “Giving Hope – Giving Future”
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Here’s How Much You Love Humanity
May 21, 2013Results from the Greater Good "Love of Humanity" quiz.
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World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements
May 21, 2013A Q&A with visionary educator John Hunter, creator of the World Peace Game.
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