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Christine Carter My love-hate relationship with Mother’s Day

Christine Carter, director of Greater Good Parents | 5/9/13 | 6 comments

I hate to admit this, but I’ve come to feel entitled to breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day (complete with gifts and a clean kitchen afterwards), a family hike (no whining, everyone remembers their water bottles and packs their own snack, remembering one for me), and a little downtime with … More >

Christine Carter Wired to want stuff? Neuroscience can explain kids’ holiday gimmes

Christine Carter, director of Greater Good Parents | 12/17/12 | 4 comments

I’ll never forget a holiday moment a few years ago, when I found myself in a negotiation with my younger daughter over her gift list. (Which, by the way, I don’t believe in. In theory, I’ve never wanted my kids to make lists of things they want for Christmas and … More >

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