Why Not to Diet
Rona and I discuss the reasons diets often don’t work—and how they can make us unhappy. Aired: January 2012
Tips for Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
The science of change can help us be more successful in keeping our resolutions. Rona and I give tips for starting new habits over the long-run. Here is the habit tracker we reference in this podcast: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/tools/try-this/try-this-Habits7-days-b.pdf Aired: January 2012
Making New Year’s Resolutions?
What would you like to change in the New Year? What would your kids like to change? Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun—and productive—family activity. Here is the habit tracker we reference in this podcast: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/tools/try-this/try-this-Habits7-days-b.pdf Aired: December 2011
5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Relatives Over the Holidays
Think you have to put up with your mean mother or drunk uncle again at your big holiday meal this year? Think again. Rona and I discuss five ways to make challenging relationships less difficult over the holidays. Aired: December 2011
Wishing it Was Over Already?
Rona and I talk about ways to manage the stress that sometimes comes during the holiday season—and that affects both our parenting and our happiness. Aired: December 2011
Holiday Traditions that Foster Happiness
Rona and I discuss why some holiday traditions can fuel our children’s happiness, and give several suggestions for fun, joy-inducing holiday rituals. Aired: December 2011