I've worked with over 5,000 kids: I swear by this No. 1 parenting rule—it's 'surprisingly simple'
Parents today ask their children a lot of questions. And usually for the right reasons: They want to be respectful...
Psychology
'Fun dads' get 5 things right about parenting that many people forget—'they're worth borrowing' this Father's Day, says expert
Even if you never plan to wrestle a toddler before bedtime, we could all use a little fun-dad energy. There's...
At 103 years old, I’m the ‘world’s oldest doctor’: My 3 rules for a long, happy life are so simple—I tell it to 'all my patients'
Howard Tucker died on Dec. 22, 2025 at age 103, shortly after writing this essay for CNBC Make It. It is published here...
I study happiness for a living: The most emotionally secure people share these 7 'quietly powerful' traits
I've studied happiness for 15 years and interviewed thousands of people about what helps them thrive. The happiest people I...
I've studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 6 things with them every evening
For years, bedtime was the most stressful part of my day. No matter how early we started or how carefully...
Psychology expert: The most emotionally intelligent couples do 3 things differently from everyone else
As a relationship counselor with over 10 years of experience, I've learned that even the strongest couples face conflict. What...
Most people think these are 5 signs of chemistry—but they're actually 'red flags,' says psychology expert
As a clinical psychologist, I often have to caution clients to examine the sparks that they feel for a new...
I've studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 9 things with them every morning
Before your child even steps out the door every day, their emotional baseline for the day is already set —...
Stop asking 'How was school today?' To raise successful, mentally strong kids, ask these 7 questions instead
"My child won't tell me anything about their day!" It's a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy...
6 lies parents tell their kids—like ‘if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything,' says psychologist
Almost every parent tells their kid little lies. Stories about Santa and the tooth fairy spark excitement and joy. But...
Happiness researcher shares his '90-second rule' to live a better, more fulfilled life—it helps when you're angry or upset
Mo Gawdat's son, Ali, was 21 years old when he died due to medical negligence during a routine appendix surgery...
