August 2024 - Half Full - The Network of Care

How Kindness May Help Students Transition to College

My transition to college came at a time of worldwide disarray. Moving across the country in the fall of 2020 was not for the faint of heart; I was constantly fearful, and painfully aware of the heartache and anxiety those around me must have been feeling...

Published Wed, Aug 28 2024 6:38 AM by Greater Good Articles

What’s the Real Reason People Become Homeless?

Most of us have walked or driven by someone camped out on the sidewalk. Those of us who are parents might have heard this question from our kids: “Why do we have a home and that person doesn’t?” You probably didn’t have a good answer. Bad luck? A shortage...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2024 12:08 PM by Greater Good Articles

Happiness Calendar for Educators for September 2024

Our monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators is a day-by-day guide to building kinder, happier schools where everyone belongs. This month, foster empathy and fresh perspectives in your school or classroom with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center...

Published Wed, Aug 28 2024 6:50 AM by Greater Good Articles

Five Ways Parents Can Help Kids Navigate Social Media

From Instagram to YouTube, Snapchat to TikTok, social media platforms expose tweens and teens to an endless, constant scroll of people, places, images, and ideas that are almost impossible for adults to vet. According to a recent poll from Gallup and...

Published Tue, Aug 20 2024 5:31 AM by Greater Good Articles

How to Help Students Think in Morally Complex Ways

Consider this moment in history from a teenager’s perspective. The world inflamed by wars, hatred, and conflict. Social media platforms that encourage individuals to affirm one correct answer to every problem and assume a posture of aggressive self-righteousness...

Published Tue, Aug 06 2024 7:26 AM by Greater Good Articles

Why Is Democracy Worth Defending?

More and more Americans are turning against democracy. According to a 2023 survey from the University of Virginia Center for Politics, 24% of Democrats and 31% of Republicans agree with the statement, “Democracy is no longer a viable system, and America...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2024 10:00 AM by Greater Good Articles

Is Contentment an Underrated Goal in Life?

Many of us seek happiness as a guiding aim in our lives. But what about being content? Are feelings of contentment just a lesser, diluted form of happiness—or something distinct and valuable to pursue on their own? A recent study aimed to find out. In...

Published Mon, Aug 26 2024 7:37 AM by Greater Good Articles

Can Your Brain Activity Reveal Your Emotions?

In a new study, researchers were able to predict a person’s response to emotionally charged scenes using brain imaging and computer modeling alone—gauging not only whether the person’s reaction was positive, negative, or neutral, but also how strong the...

Published Fri, Aug 23 2024 5:19 AM by Greater Good Articles

Can Middle-Aged Women Overcome Bias Against Them?

In the span of a few short weeks, Kamala Harris has burst from the shadows of the U.S. vice presidency to the role of joyful warrior running for the most powerful political position on Earth. But even as she prepares to take on former Republican President...

Published Tue, Aug 27 2024 5:33 AM by Greater Good Articles

Seven Insights From Teens About Social Media and Mental Health

For better or for worse, social media has become the go-to for hot takes and heated debate, whether it’s about the election, movies, or pizza. But for parents and others who care about kids, the most important discussion at the moment is about the existence...

Published Mon, Aug 19 2024 7:23 AM by Greater Good Articles

How Does Your Personality Affect Your Happiness?

Many of us don’t necessarily have the kind of lives we want. We may not enjoy intimate relationships, jobs that fulfill us, the ideal home, or enough income to do what we want to do. But do these circumstances dictate our happiness? According to a new...

Published Mon, Aug 05 2024 6:50 AM by Greater Good Articles

Eight Ways You Can Feel More Hopeful—Even in Dark Times

Should we maintain hope in uncertain times? These days, this question is at the forefront of my mind—and probably many other people’s. Especially when we face political polarization, humanitarian crises at our borders, and the prospect of a warming planet...

Published Wed, Aug 21 2024 5:57 AM by Greater Good Articles

Americans Still Have Hope for Democracy, Despite Everything

On July 21, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal of his reelection bid. Minutes later, he announced his full endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite worries about the substitution, happening just months before the election, Democrats...

Published Wed, Aug 07 2024 7:05 AM by Greater Good Articles

Can Gratitude Help You Quit Smoking?

People who smoke often desire to quit. Yet smoking can be a hard habit to break, even knowing the clear link between smoking and cancer. While there are smoking cessation programs that can help, many smokers don’t sign up for them, leaving them vulnerable...

Published Mon, Aug 12 2024 6:36 AM by Greater Good Articles

Your Happiness Calendar for September 2024

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you look for reasons to be hopeful. To open the clickable calendar, click on the image below. (Please note: If you are having trouble clicking on calendar...

Published Fri, Aug 30 2024 5:39 AM by Greater Good Articles

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