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Connecting with others is the single most important thing we can do for our happiness.

When we’re with other people, we feel more positive emotions, which leads to greater happiness. When we’re happier, we have better relationships. This in turn leads to more positive emotions…and being on an “upward spiral” of well-being and happiness.

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Connecting with Baby Before Birth

  • By: Jessica Zucker, Ph.D.

    • Ubiquitous prenatal gadgets tempt pregnant women at every turn as the market is saturated with ever-changing options for mommy, daddy, and baby.  ...

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Deployment Diary: Who Are You Calling Dependent?

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Confessions of a Spiritual Rookie: How Comfortable are YOU Naked?

  • By: Bristol Baughan

    • In the past year I have had two specific opportunities to test how comfortable I am naked in public.

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Defrosting the chicken, pursuing the dream

  • By: Thomas Bradbury, Ph.D.

    • What would scientists learn about your family if they camped out in your home for a few days?  Turns out the answer is not so obvious.  ...

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