The Science of Happiness
Holding on to a grudge? Hear how our happiness guinea pig tried to let go of deep-seated anger and resentment.
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Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children—the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids who grow up right. Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.
Most genetic studies completely ignore the science of epigenetics, which is how the environment actually turns certain genes on or off.
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Science tells us that the foundations of sound mental health are built early in life. Early experiences—including children’s relationships with parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, and peers—interact with genes to shape the architecture of the developing brain.
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We’ve been through a lot in the last year. So many things have happened *to* us, things we have no control over, that have had a huge impact on our lives. After all that, it’s natural to ask ourselves a simple question: How much of our happiness do we actually control?