Michelle Wing
What’s the Good Father Effect?
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” -Ernest Hemingway
Warm, caring dads produce what sociologists call the “good father effect” according...
Top 3 Ways To Celebrate Mom
The 100 days of May are upon us. It’s comprised of Mother’s Day and often hectic end-of-school-year demands. Perhaps no coincidence; it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month.
Maybe AI can help you take items off your...
3 Things Your Family Can Do For Earth Day
The world only has until the 2030s to stop “irrevocable damage” to the planet. By 2050, twice as many city dwellers won’t have access to safe water.
For Earth Day 2023, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly),...
Top 3 Ways to Celebrate Spring
Spring is the season of regrowth when the natural world revives and reinvigorates after a cold winter. New seedlings sprout, dormant plants grow again, and hibernating animals awake.
The Spring equinox is when the day...
3 Ways To Skip The Stress Of Setting Up Summer Camps
With New Year’s resolutions barely set, parents nationwide start thinking about summer. The summer-camp-scramble to sign kids up begins in January. Limited spots and large demand often lead to a highly competitive environment. Many...
How MLK + IYK See The Stars
"But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars." ― Martin Luther King, Jr.
This quote was in Dr. King's final speech the night before his assassination: I've Been...
The Secret To Giving And Receiving The Best Gifts
Do you agonize over the perfect gift? There’s a lot to unwrap with our Happiness Lab experts.
First things first, remember why we give gifts: we feel better when we give to others. However, people who get...
How To Celebrate The Season And Stress Less
It's the most wonderful time of the year…and the most stressful. "Growing up means realizing that holiday magic was the women in your family working their asses off to make everything perfect." @theskimm
Like Rudolph,...
2 Simple Ways To Show Gratitude at Thanksgiving
Research shows that giving and gratitude are linked to a greater sense of satisfaction and happiness. Here are two simple ways to make appreciation a habit in your family.
Keep a Gratitude Journal
Get a notebook...
How to Have Some Spooky Fun with Kids Yoga
With shorter days and crisp air, it’s Fall. All month long, we’ll have some Halloween fun! Here’s how we transform our yoga classes for kids into spooky fun at every age.
Come in costume! Be sure...