Greater Good picks our favorite books to nurture resilience, open-heartedness, awe, play, and empowerment in parents and ...

Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.

While critics argue that empathy can be limiting, new research finds that empathy and reasoning work together to drive people ...

New research finds that connecting with strangers not only boosts your mood—it helps build a kinder, more cooperative society ...

Therapists can help estranged families understand the past, work on making amends, and potentially rebuild their ...

What are your personal strategies for happiness? Nearly 1,200 Germans explored this question in a recent study—and then Julia M. Rohrer and her colleagues followed up with them a year later to find ...

Debates over what teachers are teaching / Accusations that teachers are indoctrinating students are creating a culture of fear and self-censorship in American education.

Ask someone to recount a time they felt lonely, and they’ll undoubtedly have a story to share. You might hear about the college freshman away from home for the first time. Or the new mother feeding ...

The science is in: Being generous is good for all of us. Give by December 31, and our founding donors will match your gift, ...

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you seek out joy together. To open the clickable calendar, click on the image below. (Please note: If ...

Depression, suicide attempts, physical health problems, and reduced academic achievement—these are just a few of the negative effects bullying can have on children, according to many studies. But what ...

We all carry emotional baggage. But what if holding on to that pain is hurting you more than the person who caused it?