Teachers Strike for Meaning, Not Just Money
Teachers are walking out of the classroom in Oakland, California—and in the process revitalizing their city.
Thirteen Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
If Stressful Times Are Coming, What Can You Do?
A new study investigates the best well-being practice for stress.
Do Young Kids Care About Your Success or Your Heart?
According to a new study, toddlers judge people by their status as well as their kindness.
Eight Inspiring Moments from 2018
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, curiosity, and heroism from the past year.
How to Inspire Your Kids to Be Generous
Parents can help their kids embrace the spirit of giving year-round, research suggests.
Is There Something Wrong with Philanthropy?
Public policies around charitable giving could be improved to really help those in need, Dr. Rob Reich argues.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
If Stressful Times Are Coming, What Can You Do?
A new study investigates the best well-being practice for stress.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
How Understanding Evolution Can Help Us to Be Happy
A new book looks at how our evolutionary past influences our present behavior, good and bad.
Teachers Strike for Meaning, Not Just Money
Teachers are walking out of the classroom in Oakland, California—and in the process revitalizing their city.
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.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2018
Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite books to help parents raise happy, resilient children.
How to Inspire Your Kids to Be Generous
Parents can help their kids embrace the spirit of giving year-round, research suggests.
Eight Inspiring Moments from 2018
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, curiosity, and heroism from the past year.