Three Ways to Inspire Kids to Be Generous Around the Holidays
For children, it's not always clear why, when, and how they should show kindness to others.
For children, it's not always clear why, when, and how they should show kindness to others.
Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness.
For educators teaching character, it helps to understand the way it is shaped by our personal experiences, environments, and relationships.
We talk with historian Christopher M. Bellitto about “the secret history of a lost virtue.”
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Renew your sense of gratitude by remembering acts of kindness, with social scientist and meditation teacher Eve Ekman.
A recent study finds that gratitude can improve parents' well-being and their relationships with their kids.
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This month, find moments of compassion, gratitude, and resilience with your family.
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A new study finds that women, liberals, and those who have more intellectual humility make the most convincing arguments.
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Take a few minutes to reflect on someone who inspires you, and how you can embody the values you admire in them.
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