Five Ways to Help Kids Manage Frustration
Raising happy, self-confident kids involves helping them cope with disappointment.
How Good People Can Fight Bias
In her new book, Dolly Chugh provides us with tips for recognizing bias and reducing its effects in ourselves and our workplaces.
Episode 28: Being Kinder to Yourself
When you’re helping others cope with stress and anxiety, how do you deal with your own? Psychiatrist Elizabeth Guinto tries a practice to…
Two Surprising Ways to Make Your Holidays Less Stressful
We can find joy even if the holiday season doesn't live up to our expectations.
Do Kind People Make More Money?
A new study offers more evidence that selfishness may be self-defeating.
Episode 27: W. Kamau Bell’s Thoughts on Awkward Relationships and Bridging Divides
Comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses the challenges of finding common ground, even with people in your own family.
Three Risks of Too Much Screen Time for Teens
You probably know that technology overuse may be damaging. But do you know why?
How to Save Thanksgiving from Political Arguments
A new study suggests Americans are avoiding Thanksgiving because of political differences. Here are some tips for hosting a bipartisan holiday.
How Independent Should Your Teenager Be?
Letting teens make their own decisions (within certain limits) will serve them best in the long run.
Our Favorite Books of 2018
Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.
Three Risks of Too Much Screen Time for Teens
You probably know that technology overuse may be damaging. But do you know why?
How to Be a Kindness Role Model for Your Kids
We can inspire our kids to be kinder by talking about and practicing kindness ourselves.
How to Let Go of an Old Regret
If we don't confront the past, we can be haunted by sadness and self-blame.
How to Foster Little Moments of Gratitude with Your Kids
A new study investigates how everyday parent-child interactions help cultivate gratitude.
Two Surprising Ways to Make Your Holidays Less Stressful
We can find joy even if the holiday season doesn't live up to our expectations.
W. Kamau Bell’s United Thanks of America
In a Q&A, the comedian and host of United Shades of America explores the place of gratitude in a divided country.