Life lessons can often feel hard-won. You choose what you think is best—or even most exciting—in the moment, only to realize ...

My grandma lived to be 99 years old and I've learned lessons about living a long, happy life full of love through her legacy ...

I have been lucky to work with children throughout my life, and they know things adults spend years trying to figure out. I’ve been everything from au pair to mentor, and despite the snot, sweat, and ...

Ten-year-old Dean Thompson drives the combine on his family’s farm, with a little help from his dad. Submitted photo As the sun dipped low on the horizon on a mid-October day, 10-year-old Dean ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Waldinger, one of the authors of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study on... Lessons for living a happy life, according to science ...

It’s a great time to get serious about living a good life. Across the disciplines, the number of scholars engaged in research about happiness and well-being is at its peak, and the wealth of knowledge ...

As we navigate the complexities of life over 40, it’s essential to reflect on the wisdom that has been passed down through generations. For many of us, the Baby Boomers have been a source of insight, ...

I didn’t expect to experience this lesson so clearly the first time I visited a Quaker meeting. About 30 minutes into the shared silence—the community gathered in a circle, each person listening ...

Arguably the best way to know if someone did a great job raising their kids is to observe how they behave as adults. There’s no official guidebook on how to be a good parent. Providing safety, love, ...