Want to be happy? Dr. Arthur Brooks is building a lab at Harvard dedicated to studying happiness and what he considers the 4 “building blocks of happiness”: family, work, friendships, faith.

In a new report for Sutherland Institute The Institute for Family Studies, we talk about the ways in which the “family factor” has played a key role in Utah’s many successes. deseret.com/2023/7/17/2379… Deseret News

Simply seeing acts of kindness feels good and inspires more kindness.

Professor Brad Wilcox discusses the data behind the "Utah Family Miracle" as well as the "Success Sequence". spreaker.com/user/17239978/…

The most important story about why Americans have become sad and alienated and rude, I believe, is also the simplest: We inhabit a society in which people are no longer trained in how to treat others with kindness and consideration. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Why is America’s social and emotional fabric in tatters? Because we don’t effectively teach social and moral skills. How to treat people considerately in the complex situations of life. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Discernment Counseling helps people better look at their own contributions to this common marital problem. The result? Some couples end up working on a more intentional marriage with great success, even if one initially thought the marriage was all but dead.

Using the wisdom of Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Hold Me Tight Online program allows couples to better understand themselves and the dance they get stuck in. loom.ly/SaAcP0Q #holdmetight #holdmetightonline #onlineprogram #breakthrough #couples #eftisforme

Are you the right person to lead an amazing group of faculty, staff, and students? Would you like all of this and more out your office window? USU Human Development and Family Studies is searching for its next department head and you may be it! Learn more about the opportunity here: higheredjobs.com/faculty/detail…

We are searching for an Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy. Come work with us! Job posting ⬇️⬇️⬇️ careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/7017/job

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Enduring connection in marriage results more from the intentional efforts of the spouses than it does from spontaneous love and emotional spark (see doi.org/10.1111/jmft.1… and ifstudies.org/blog/flourishi…).

Regular temple worship will enhance the way you see yourself and how you fit into God’s magnificent plan.

Our 2-year journal for college students just launched! Perfect high school graduation present or gift for college students you know. Finally a journal that has more than just blank pages-it’s filled w daily positive tips! Journal Your College Journey: a.co/d/4urdWFR

Paul Edwards & Jason Carroll (BYU) joined David Schramm (USU Extension) to present the "Parenting Toolkit and Tips for Learning to Disagree Better" at the the #DisagreeBetter Nashville Convening. Find exercises to manage differences in better ways at: extension.usu.edu/disagreebetter/

Truly an honor to present at the NGA in Nashville today on a parenting toolkit I helped create for Governor Cox Disagree Better initiative. And what a treat to listen to and meet Brad Paisley who’s doing amazing things for the cause. And did you know the Governor can sing!??

Fun times with my Green Canyon boys ballin at the 7v7 at Weber state. Green Canyon Wolves JT Coach Ridley Prep Redzone Utah Slingin’ the Pill Media™️

Two new journals! These are the most helpful journals on the planet. Period. One for newlyweds and one for everyone! Plus our 2-year journal for college students! drdaveschramm.com/big-time-books

My brother-in-law’s brother Steve Vail has cancer again. He’s a dad of 6 kids& BYU Men’s Volleyball broadcaster. I can’t stand on the sidelines & watch. I’ve created 6 journals & “7 Days 4 Steve” - donating all royalties from sales to their family. drdaveschramm.com/big-time-books BYU Cougars

Scientists studied and followed 1,000 kids for 40 years. Here’s the #1 predictor of success inc.com/jessica-stillm…