PROFILE

Deborah Farmer Kris

Deborah Farmer Kris is an educator, parenting journalist, and founder of Parenthood365. Her bylines include PBS KIDS, NPR’s Mindshift, the Washington Post, and Boston Globe Magazine.

How to Help Students Be the Best Version of Themselves

By Karen E. Bohlin, Deborah Farmer Kris | October 4, 2021

When students are facing challenges, educators can help them reflect on—and act on—what matters to them.

The Science of Happiness at Work

Greater Good's online course series offering research-based strategies for more satisfaction, connection, and purpose at work. CEs for health professionals & HR managers.

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Are You the A*Hole?

Worried that you might be wrong in that argument you're having? Intellectual humility can help.
How To Find Calm Through Walking

Meditation has proven benefits, but the style that works best depends on a person's habits and preferences. In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we explore walking meditation, a powerful practice for feeling more centered and grounded. Dan Harris, host of the award-winning 10% Happier podcast, shares how walking meditation helps him manage the residual stress and anxiety from years of war reporting and high-pressure TV anchoring. Then, Dr. Paul Kelly from the University of Edinburgh dives into the science, explaining how walking meditation can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve overall well-being.