February 2013 - Half Full - The Network of Care

Podcast: Looking for a Preschool?

It’s that time of year, when many parents are looking at preschools and try to make what is for some a very difficult decision. Rona and I discuss different preschool philosophies, and how to choose what is right for your child. Please check out my podcast...

Published Thu, Feb 28 2013 2:00 AM by Raising Happiness

February Raising Happiness Newsletter: Relationship Resources

Even though I had a fun Valentine’s Day (a red and pink themed dinner with the kids) I’m finding it hard to not be feel fatigued by the sheer commercialism around romance at this time of year. Surprising, because I am a total romantic! And those people...

Published Wed, Feb 27 2013 2:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Podcast: Fighting a lot?

Most spouses fight, but many do not know how to make-up in a way that repairs the relationship. Rona gives us a crash course in regaining trust and intimacy with a partner after we’ve been fighting. Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either...

Published Thu, Feb 21 2013 2:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Three Surprising Truths about Teens

If you could ask any question of a wise and experienced neuroscientist and pediatrician, one who specializes in the secret emotional life and bizarre brain activity of your adolescent child, what would you ask? I recently had the great opportunity to...

Published Mon, Feb 18 2013 2:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Relationship Tip: Say—or Just Think—Thanks

Even if you never say anything out loud, just *thinking* about things you appreciate about your partner can improve your relationship. How cool is that? © 2013 Christine Carter, Ph.D. Like this post? We hope you’ll become a fan of Raising Happiness on...

Published Mon, Feb 11 2013 2:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Podcast: Gratitude for Lovers

Whether or not you are a romantic person, and whether or not you like Valentine’s Day, here’s my favorite romantic thing to do. Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes. Happy listening! Become...

Published Thu, Feb 07 2013 2:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Does Happiness Undermine Success?

Are you pushing your children to succeed? Or giving them skills for happiness? This short video explains how happiness can lead to success. We all know successful people who are NOT happy. But did you know that happy people are more likely to be successful...

Published Mon, Feb 04 2013 2:00 AM by Raising Happiness

We’re revamping the Gratitude Journal!

We’re revamping the Community Gratitude Journal! For starters, we’ll be collecting our gratitudes through Thnx4.org. Thnx4 is the Greater Good Science Center’s new sharable online Gratitude Journal. Here you can create your own personal gratitude journal...

Published Mon, Feb 04 2013 12:00 AM by Raising Happiness

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