Greater Good Science Center Raising Happiness Blog
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Christine Carter is the executive director of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and a sociologist who studies the childhood roots of happiness. The Greater Good Science Center is an interdisciplinary research center that promotes the study of happiness, compassion, and strong families. Dedicated to "translating" the science of a meaningful life into practical tips for the general public, Carter writes the blog Half Full: Science for Raising Happy Kids (www.GreaterGoodParents.org), which offers parents research-based tips for fostering well-being in children.
Articles by Greater Good Science Center Raising Happiness Blog
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Punished by Rewards?
Like most parents, I used to (okay, I sometimes still do) bribe my children. Constantly. As in: "I will give the first...
Topics: Parenting | Discipline -
How do You Really Feel About the Holidays?
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukah! Happy Holidays, everyone! Did that greeting just make you warm inside with thoughts of...
Topics: The Holiday Season | Parenting
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