But as a child psychologist and a mother of three kids, I've seen how optimizing for happiness in childhood can do more harm ...

Ask a kid, “Does eating chocolate cake make you happy?” Likely the answer is “yes.” (If no, pick another dessert.) Then get them to understand that happiness from eating that one thing ...

However, if we overfocus on efforts to stave off discomfort and rely on the pursuit of “happiness” as a top driver in how we choose to raise our children, we may be doing our kids a disservice.

“and what they believe are the critical pieces that lead to kids’ happiness and success.” ...

While a healthy marriage is a clear happiness booster, the kids who tend to follow are more of a mixed blessing. Studies of kids and happiness have come up with little more than a mess of ...

The Church of Scientology's continued commitment to celebrating this day through kid-led initiatives reflects its dedication to fostering a culture of happiness and ethical living within the ...