In this brand new video from Kids in the House, I discuss the longer term problems with using threats and bribes to motivate kids.
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Increase the odds that your kids will do things the first time you ask.
In a new Greater Good Science Center video, I provide three quick tips for setting yourself up to nag less.
Three gratitude practices to make habits in the New Year
Even though Thanksgiving is quickly becoming a distant memory, giving thanks can still be a significant part of our daily family lives. Here are my three favorite family gratitude practices from the latest in a video series on my Greater Good blog.
Gratitude seems hokey to some. But in a new video at the Greater Good Science Center, I explain why “thank you” actually provides a significant boost to our happiness and life satisfaction.
First video in a new Greater Good Science Center series!
This week I give three quick tips for raising kids who are kind.
This video—and Kelly’s column—continues the discussion about fostering engagement and high-performance in kids. This is part 4 in a series; if you liked this video, you might also like these:
The Psychology of Success
Achievement Doesn’t Matter
Oh Honey! You’re so, um, well, uh…
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This post from my Greater Good blog contains more of my dialogue with bestselling author Kelly Corrigan about how to praise kids effectively.
This is part 3 in a series of four videos on this subject. If you liked this one, you might also like these:
The Psychology of Success
Achievement Doesn’t Matter
Part 4 will be posted next week.
We’d love to know what you think of these videos, and what questions you have. Please leave a comment, below!
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This post from my Greater Good blog contains more of my dialogue with bestselling author Kelly Corrigan about why we need to be more focused on effort than results.
This is Part 2 in a series of four videos on this subject. Here is the first part:
We’d love to know what you think of these videos, and what questions you have! Please leave a comment below.
Become a fan of Raising Happiness on Facebook.
Follow Christine Carter on Twitter.
Get our Happiness Tips email.
This post from my Greater Good blog contains more of my dialogue with bestselling author Kelly Corrigan about how to praise kids.
This is part 1 in a series of four videos on this subject; Part 2 will be posted next week.
We’d love to know what you think of these videos, and what questions you have!
Become a fan of Raising Happiness on Facebook.
Follow Christine Carter on Twitter.
Get our Happiness Tips email.
Made some New Year’s Resolutions?
If you watched this video, you know why we don’t want to set up a reward system to get kids to turn over a new leaf. Here are some ways to motivate kids that won’t back-fire in the long run.
