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In times of stress, the quality we're looking for in our friends is empathy, a new study finds.
How Long Do the Benefits of SEL Programs Last?
SEL programs improve students' well-being, performance, and conduct—and a new research review suggests that these benefits are long-lasting.
How the Science of Happiness Can Help You Connect with Others
After taking our free online course, many students see big changes in their relationships.
How Social-Emotional Skills Can Fit into School Curricula
K-12 teachers offer practical—and fun!—ways that social-emotional learning can be integrated into traditional lessons.
Tips for Helping Kids Adopt a Growth Mindset
Parents and educators can teach kids to change their fixed mindsets and see more potential in themselves and other people.
How Students Benefit from School Diversity
A complex new study strengthens the case for racially balanced schools—and uncovers additional advantages for students of all ethnicities.
How the Science of Well-Being Is Evolving
Researchers explore the complexity of well-being at the 5th World Congress on Positive Psychology.
Three Things I Learned from Teaching Happiness
Emiliana Simon-Thomas shares the key truths about happiness that are most meaningful to learners.
Four Ways to Gain Perspective on Negative Events
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How the Science of Happiness Can Help You Connect with Others
After taking our free online course, many students see big changes in their relationships.
If You’re Stressed, You Need Empathic Friends
In times of stress, the quality we're looking for in our friends is empathy, a new study finds.
How Long Do the Benefits of SEL Programs Last?
SEL programs improve students' well-being, performance, and conduct—and a new research review suggests that these benefits are long-lasting.