With Kids, Love Is in the Little Things
Researcher Barbara Fredrickson explains how a parent’s love helps kids thrive.
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Is Marriage Really Bad for Women’s Happiness?
Paul Dolan claims that women might be happier if they stay single. What does the research say?
Why Every Student Needs Caring Adults in Their Life
A new book argues that caring adult mentors are critical to students’ success in school and in life.
Six Ways Nature Helps Children Learn
Spending time in nature helps kids do better in school, in a number of surprising ways.
How Conformity Can Be Good and Bad for Society
A new book looks at why people conform to others’ expectations and how it can be a force for good and bad decision making.
Four Lessons I’ve Learned About Gratitude
Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., one of the world's leading researchers on gratitude, shares how gratitude works in life and in the workplace.
What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us?
How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships.
Five Childhood Experiences That Lead to a More Purposeful Life
Research suggests that our paths to finding purpose can be shaped by early childhood experiences.