How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Spoiled

Quick Links The Opposite of Spoiled Teaching Kids to Be Good Compassion Against Addiction Using Technology Intentionally Happy Tweets, Healthy Communities Mindfulness Makes Helpers Feel Good More About Us Get Involved! Upcoming Events GGSC Events   The Science of Happiness: Free Online Class Take It Anytime, Anywhere Putting the Science of Happiness into Practice at Esalen Feb. 27-March 1, 2015 Frans de Waal on Empathy in Animals March 9, 2015 Taking in the Good with Rick Hanson March 14, 2015 GGSC/Berkeley Arts & Letters Events  Michael Gazzaniga: A Life in Neuroscience  February 11, 2015 Co-Sponsored by the GGSC Bridging the Hearts & Minds of Youth Feb. 27-March 1, 2015 We've got new benefits! It's a great time to become a GGSC member. Like this newsletter? Please forward to a friend or colleague. Every gift helps! February 2015 Greetings! No parent wants their kid to become a spoiled brat. But how can they prevent that? New York Times finance columnist Ron Lieber tackles that question in his new book,The Opposite of Spoiled.In aGreater Good excerpt, Lieber lays out six ways to keep your kids grounded, generous, and smart about money.  And in another new article, GGSC Education Director Vicki Zakrzewski explains why, in order to raise moral kids,programs that teach emotional intelligence aren't enough. Also on Greater Good: How to avoid being stressed out by social media Happier tweets may indicate healthier communities Mindfulness helps helpers feel good Can Connection Cure Addiction? The best way to win the drug war might not be police or prisons, argues Johann Hari. Instead, we should strive to reduce feelings of isolation. Come Put the Science of Happiness into Practice GGSC founder Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. Putting the Science of Happiness into Practice When: February 27-March 1, 2015Where: Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA This intensive, experiential weekend retreat builds on material from the GGSC's groundbreaking "Science of Happiness" online class (although that course is not a prerequisite).  Lectures will be complemented by group discussion and experience with research-tested "happiness practices." There will also be significant time devoted to the importance of "fit"--that is, finding the happiness practices that are best suited to your individual lifestyle and personality. Led by GGSC founder Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., and Science Director Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D. CE credit for psychologists, MFTs, and LCSWs. Build Stronger Relationships with Rick Hanson Rick Hanson, Ph.D. Taking in the Good with Dr. Rick Hanson A workshop for building inner strength and stronger relationships When: March 14, 2015  Where: UC Berkeley Campus  In this day-long presentation, renowned teacher and best-selling author Rick Hanson will explore how mindful attention to positive experiences can cultivate happiness, resilience, love, and inner peace. Dr. Hanson will summarize the core concepts of his strategies for "taking in the good," then apply these ideas and approaches to important relationships, offering practical resources for mental health professionals and anyone looking to enhance connections (and deal with difficulties) with close friends, family, or colleagues.  6 CE credits for health professionals. Discounts for members! Other Upcoming GGSC Events Michael Gazzaniga: A Life in Neuroscience When: February 11, 2015 Where: Hillside Club, Berkeley, CA Michael Gazzaniga, Ph.D., known as a major founder of the field of cognitive neuroscience, has inspired some of the most important minds in the field including Steven Pinker, Oliver Sacks and V.S. Ramachandran. His new book, which is part field guide, part memoir, describes a life in science that has exemplified the epitome of collaboration and networking to move the science forward.  At this event, Gazzaniga will be in conversation with GGSC Science Director Emiliana Simon-Thomas. Frans de Waal, Ph.D. Frans de Waal on Empathy in Animals and Humans When: March 9, 2015 Where: Sibley Auditorium, UC Berkeley Campus In this talk, Dr. Frans de Waal will reveal expressions of empathy in non-human animals, explore the evolutionary roots of empathy and sympathy--and consider why these discoveries have received relatively little attention. Dr. de Waal's research is not only foundational to the GGSC's work but is always highly entertaining and eye-opening. This event is free and open to the public. Co-Sponsored by the GGSC Bridging the Hearts and Minds of Youth When: Feb. 27-March 1 Where: San Diego  Bridging the Hearts & Minds of Youth seeks to connect people across disciplines--from the classroom, to the laboratory, the therapy room and the living room--all in support of the growth, study and dissemination of mindfulness for the next generation. Meet Our Fellows Meet 2014-2015 Hornaday Graduate Fellow Hooria Jazaieri. Hooria is a doctoral student in UC Berkeley's psychology department. As a Hornaday Graduate Fellow, she will investigate whether compassion can improve how we relate to people we have stigmatized and considered to be outside of our social group. Stay tuned for descriptions of work being done by our other fellows in upcoming newsletters!