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Teaching Your Kids Gratitude with Giacomo Bono

                 Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., is Associate Editor for The Journal of Positive Psychology, and director of the Youth Gratitude Project. The aims of the Youth Gratitude Project are to create youth measures of gratitude and to develop and test a gratitude curriculum targeting pre-K and grades 4 through 12 throughout the United States with the broad goal of providing schools with resources to support students' well-being, socio-emotional skills and character. What you'll learn in this podcast: The science behind developing gratitude The effects of gratitude on mental health Strategies for motivating and better relating to children and teens Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free chapter from Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character To learn more about bringing The Youth Gratitude Project to your school contact Yvonne Huffaker
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Healthy Holidays with Tana Amen

                 Tana Amen, RN, BSN is the executive vice president of Amen Clinics, a NY Times best-selling author of The Omni Diet and The Brain Warrior's Way Cookbook and highly respected health and fitness expert. Tana helps people to become warriors for their brains and bodies by arming them with the tools and knowledge to win the fight of their lives. What you'll learn in this podcast: What a brain warrior is Why we're in a war for our health Tips on making healthier choices during the holidays Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Try out some free recipes from The Brain Warrior's Way Cookbook Purchase a copy of The Brain Warrior's Way Cookbook Visit BrainWarriorsWay.com #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to updates and receive free sketch notes
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Practicing Digital Mindfulness with Janell Burley Hofmann

                 Janell Burley Hofmann is an international speaker, consultant & the author of the book iRules: What Every Tech Healthy Family Needs to Know About Selfies, Sexting, Gaming & Growing Up. Janell is the founder of The Slow Tech Movement & iRules Academy. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to use technology with mindfulness and intention The personal and professional iRules to help build a life of digital well-being How to engage in conversation to build connection and strengthen relationships Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Create your own iRules Contract Purchase a copy of iRules: What Every Tech Healthy Family Needs to Know About Selfies, Sexting, Gaming & Growing Up #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to updates and receive free sketch notes
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Yoga: Not Just for Adults Anymore with Susan Verde

                 Susan Verde, a proud mother of a daughter and twin boys, writes children’s books and teaches kid’s yoga and mindfulness. She is the author of the picture books The Museum, You and Me, I am Yoga and the forthcoming The Water Princess. What you'll learn in this podcast: The relationship between yoga and happiness How kids yoga can help to cultivate patience, resilience, creativity and confidence Ways to introduce yoga to your child Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase a copy of I Am Yoga or The Water Princess Learn more about Susan's books at susanverde.com Follow Susan on Facebook and Twitter #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to updates and receive free sketch notes
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Using Mindfulness to Empower Children with Susie Wolbe

                 Susie Wolbe holds a Doctor of Education in educational supervision with a concentration in curriculum and instruction and has spent 30+ years as an educator in public and private schools, in addition to offering private tutoring or therapy beyond the school day. By making use of mindfulness strategies Susie has learned how to manage life’s (sometimes) overwhelming demands, and she is now committed to helping others do the same, especially as it applies to students, educators and parents. In this episode we learn what parents can do to help their child experience less stress and be more successful through the practice of mindfulness. What you'll learn in this podcast: How to have a school year that is less stressful for students and families How to create a family mission statement How to ensure that your family is making conscious decisions that are aligned with what's most important Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free PDF of materials for creating the perfect home study area Visit DrSusieWolbe.com Follow Susie on Facebook and Twitter #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to updates and receive free sketch notes
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The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness with Dr. Edward Hallowell

In this episode of Live Happy Now we talk with child and adult psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Edward Hallowell on the steps parents can take to help their children become happier as adults. Dr. Hallowell graduated from Harvard College and Tulane School of Medicine and was a faculty member at Harvard Medical School from 1983 to 2004. He has authored twenty books on various psychological topics including the power of the human connection, methods of forgiving others, dealing with worry, managing excessive busyness and the childhood roots of happiness. What you'll learn in this podcast: The five steps in childhood that lead to happiness in adulthood The common mistake adults make with finding happiness Strategies for creating and sustaining lifelong joy Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Free download: Five Steps to Help Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy Follow Dr. Hallowell on Facebook and Twitter Listen to Dr. Hallowell's podcast Distraction Purchase Driven to Distraction at Work Thank you to our partner—AARP Life Reimagined!
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The Perfect Parent with Stacy Kaiser

In this episode of Live Happy Now we talk with Stacy Kaiser, Live Happy editor at large, about the idea of "super parents" and why striving to be a good parent by allowing room for error and accepting imperfections really helps model to children that trying your best is what is really important. Stacy is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, media personality and author of How to Be a Grown Up: The Ten Secret Skills Everyone Needs to Know.  What you'll learn in this podcast: Why putting yourself first will help you become a better parent How to become a happy parent Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download 10 ways to be a good parent. Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!
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Barbara Fredrickson on Relationships and Love

Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., serves as the president of the International Positive Psychology Association and is considered one of the most highly cited scholars in the field of psychology today. Her research reveals how micro-moments of love and other forms of positivity nourish your health, wisdom and longevity. In this episode, Live Happy co-founder and Editorial Director Deborah K. Heisz talks with Barbara on one of ten practices for choosing joy—relationships and love. What you'll learn in this podcast: The importance of day-to-day positive emotions The bar for experiencing love is lower than you think Simple steps to take to unlock more positivity in your daily life Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy Take the free online course on positive psychology Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!
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Achieving Harmonious Passion with James and Suzie Pawelski

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski is a contributing editor for Live Happy magazine as well as wellness counselor specializing in the science of happiness and its effects on health and relationships. Her 2010 Scientific American Mind cover story "The Happy Couple" was selected by the magazine as one of its most intriguing articles of recent years. James Pawelski, Ph.D., is Director of Education and Senior Scholar in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. For the last ten years, he has served as the founding director of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program, the world's first degree program in positive psychology. He is also the founding director of the International Positive Psychology Association. Live Happy co-founder and Editorial Director Deborah K. Heisz talks with James and Suzie about achieving harmonious passion in your personal relationships. What you'll learn in this podcast: Understanding the psychological concept of passion and how it differs from popular culture The difference between healthy (harmonious) and unhealthy (obsessive) passion How to cultivate a healthy passion in our daily lives Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit JamesPawelski.com Visit SuzannPileggi.com Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!
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Improving Communication with Others with Michele Gravelle

In this special podcast series we have partnered with top well-being experts to help coach five members of our Live Happy team on how to make better choices and build habits that lead more fulfilling lives. Through this series we tackle topics like improving communication with others, managing negative thinking, overcoming chronic insomnia, setting life goals and learning to unplug from work. Michele Gravelle is a consultant with Triad Consulting where she works with the authors of the bestselling books: Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, and Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well. Michele also facilitates executive education programs at the Harvard Negotiation Institute and Duke Corporate Education. In this episode Live Happy magazine Science Editor Paula Felps talks with Michele about the obstacles to effective communication and how to improve your communication with others. What you'll learn in this podcast: The importance of personal responsibility in communications The power of inquiry and empathy How to present your message in a way that the other person will listen to you How to create trust in a conversation so that everyone involved feels heard Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download a free sketch note of this episode Read 6 Steps to Healthier, More Productive Conversations Learn more about the 90 Days to a Happier You project Read more about Susan Kane who was featured in this episode Purchase a copy of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Purchase Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Thank you to our partner - AARP Life Reimagined!
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