2 tips for raising happier kids, from a happiness researcher and mom of 4
Happiness expert Sonja Lyubomirsky recommends telling kids to have more meaningful conversations with their friends.
TL;DR
- Feeling loved and connected to others is key to happiness.
- Encourage deeper conversations with children to foster connection.
- Teach children to develop curiosity about others' interests and ask questions.
- Physical touch, like hugging and cuddling, is critical for child development.
- Physical touch becomes less frequent as children grow, but remains important.