How to Be a Strength-Based Parent for Kids with Learning Differences
Focusing on our children's strengths helps counter the message that there is something wrong or lacking in them.
What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother
A psychiatrist explains that difficult emotions are natural in new motherhood—and how partners and society at large can be supportive.
Why the Arts Matter for Kids’ Self-Esteem
A new study finds that kids who paint, draw, play music, or read more often feel better about themselves.
What Helps Kids Thrive Under Extreme Adversity?
A new study explores the factors that may promote stronger executive function in highly disadvantaged preschoolers.
Your Happiness Calendar for October 2019
This month, think about forgiveness and find silver linings.
How to Find Your Purpose as a Special-Needs Family
Building an identity and sense of meaning are important when your child has developmental differences.
Episode 49: How to Find Your Silver Linings
Do you fixate on what's going wrong in your life? Poet and "recovering pessimist" Maggie Smith practices looking on the bright side.
How to Help Your Child’s Compassion Grow
Parents can encourage their kids to practice kindness and caring toward themselves and others
How to Help Young People Transition Into Adulthood
Modern "rites of passage" can help teens prepare for an uncertain future.
How to Raise Boys Who Are in Touch With Their Feelings
A new book argues that we are hurting boys by not helping them value their emotions and their social connections.
How to Bring More Meaning to Dying
Palliative care specialist BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger explain how to bring more meaning and less suffering to the end of life.
How to Become a Scientist of Your Own Emotions
A Q&A with researcher Marc Brackett about how to cultivate emotional intelligence in ourselves and our kids.
How to Help Your Kids Feel Loved
Loving bonds between parents and kids can help kids grow into compassionate adults.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2019
Find gratitude & teach your kids resilience this month.
Dear Christine: My Son Went Off to College and I Want to Cry
Christine Carter offers some advice to a mom who feels like her son outgrew her.
What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother
A psychiatrist explains that difficult emotions are natural in new motherhood—and how partners and society at large can be supportive.