How to Encourage Your Kids to Be Honest
Three science-based tips to nurture truthfulness in your child.
Does a Meaningful Job Need to Burn You Out?
It's a gift when work is so meaningful that you'd do it for free. And that's also a problem.
What Shapes Our Idea of Who Can Be American?
A new study finds that people in more diverse places have a broader view of what it is to be "American"
Four Ways to Support Teens’ Social-Emotional Development at School
We need to appeal to teens’ need for status and respect for SEL to work in high schools.
Episode 46: Making Kindness Contagious
We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day.
How to Fall in Love with Teaching Again
Before the new school year begins, teachers can think about what to do to refresh their love of teaching—both for themselves and for their students.
Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
What happens when people find a wallet with money in it?
Five Tips for Women Who Have Trouble Sleeping
Women tend to have more sleep problems than men, but there are ways to get a better night's rest.
How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things
Recent research can help us teach kids to practice the right way to reach their goals.
When Are You Most Likely to Catch Other People’s Emotions?
Researchers discovered an important factor that influences how contagious emotions are.
Three Emerging Insights About Happiness
Researchers are exploring how our everyday thoughts and feelings contribute to our well-being.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude
Americans say thanks a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
What We Can Learn About Happiness from Iceland
Governmental psychologist Dóra Guðmundsdóttir explains what makes a society flourish.
How Your Relationships Can Bring Out the Best in You
Here are six things you can do in your relationships to support your growth.
Why Should You Go to Therapy?
Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb explains what therapy does for you and what it reveals about the trials of being human.
What Kind of Emotions Do Animals Feel?
A new book by primatologist Frans de Waal suggests that animal and human emotions are more similar than we think.