Your Happiness Calendar for August 2026

Your Happiness Calendar for August 2026

By Kira M. Newman | July 31, 2026

This month, don’t forget about joy.

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Why Revenge Feels So Good—and Why It Hurts Us

By Science of Happiness Podcast | July 16, 2026

Neuroscience reveals revenge can become a powerful habit—and that forgiveness may be one of the most effective ways to break the cycle.

How Your Tiny Actions Can Help Build a Kinder Society

How Your Tiny Actions Can Help Build a Kinder Society

By Tim Lomas, Tyler J. VanderWeele | July 16, 2026

"Microkindnesses," like a smile, can spread from person to person and make an outsized impact on our sense of connection and belonging.

How to Raise Kids Who Feel Capable in the World

How to Raise Kids Who Feel Capable in the World

By Juli Fraga | July 13, 2026

A new book explains how to help kids face adversity with resilience and why this matters for their mental health.

What Happens When Parents Say “I Was Wrong”

What Happens When Parents Say “I Was Wrong”

By Rebecca Randall | June 24, 2026

Accountability matters in family relationships. Here's what research says about getting it right.

Are You Struggling With Work-Family Balance? Let Purpose Guide You

Are You Struggling With Work-Family Balance? Let Purpose Guide You

By Laura Guzman | May 27, 2026

Focusing on what matters most can help ease the stress of competing work and family demands.

Why Midlife Might Actually Be Awesome

Why Midlife Might Actually Be Awesome

By Shanna B. Tiayon | June 30, 2026

From stronger relationships to deeper purpose, research finds that midlife may come with unexpected gains.

The New Rules for Building a Solid Marriage—and the Old Ideas to Avoid

The New Rules for Building a Solid Marriage—and the Old Ideas to Avoid

By Stephanie Coontz , Hope Reese | May 26, 2026

A new book from historian Stephanie Coontz explores the changing nature of marriage and the cultural myths about the institution’s past that we…