Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2018
Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite parenting books of the year to help parents raise happy, resilient children.
Episode 29: Who’s Got Your Back?
How do you build feelings of trust and security? Our Happiness Guinea Pig learns some truths about what it takes to feel supported.
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.
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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.
How Psychology Can Help You Choose a Great Gift
New research offers some guidance for giving the perfect gift—one that will strengthen your relationships.
These Kids Are Learning How to Have Bipartisan Conversations
A first-of-its-kind workshop trains high school students to have productive disagreements.
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.
Why Is It So Hard to Be Vulnerable?
A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there.
Episode 25: These Words Cause Happiness
Did you know that you have the power to spark happiness in someone else's brain with just a few simple words? College student Eva Dickerson…
How Psychology Can Help You Choose a Great Gift
New research offers some guidance for giving the perfect gift—one that will strengthen your relationships.
Why Physical Touch Matters for Your Well-Being
Physical contact seems to be declining in modern life. But what happens when we lack human touch?
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.
Episode 22: A Better Way to Say Sorry
“I'm sorry you feel that way.”
Some apologies can actually make things worse. Our Happiness Guinea Pigs, Jolenta Greenburg and Kristin…
Why You Should Prioritize Your Friendships
A new book looks at how friendship—in its many forms—contributes to our well-being.
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.