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Christine Carter

Christine Carter, Ph.D. is a Senior Fellow at the Greater Good Science Center. She is the author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by…

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Raising Kind Kids

Greater Good Science Center parenting expert Christine Carter explains how to foster kindness in children--a key to their happiness.

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Being Kind Makes Kids Happy

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