Our Live Q&A Coaching Call is this Friday, May 24 at noon PST. The call’s theme is Happiness on Autopilot — a focus on Theme Three of the Homestudy. I’m looking forward to answering your questions about … Read more…
Press Room
Dr. Carter has been quoted or featured in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Post, the Boston Globe, as well as Good Housekeeping, Parenting, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living, Fitness, Redbook, and dozens of other publications. She has appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show,” the “Dr. Oz Show”, the “TODAY” show, the “Rachael Ray Show,” “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” “CBS Sunday Morning,” “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer”, PBS, as well as NPR and BBC Radio. Following is a selection of Dr. Carter’s press appearances.
TELEVISION
The Dr. Oz Show
“Happiness Boosters”
Fox News
“How to boost office morale”
The Today Show
“Kids crumbling under too much pressure?”
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Scene
“Lear ving Joy”
Christine Carter on what it takes for kids—and their parents—to get happy, and why we should.
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San Francisco Chronicle Magazine
“Cultivating Happiness: Will positive psychology and gratitude intervention teach our kids how to be happy?”
Three good things, possibly more, happened to 6-year-old Fiona McLaughlin one fall day, and at dinner that night she took a deep breath and recounted them.
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RADIO
Voice America Radio: Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life with Kate Ebner
“Raising Happy, Resilient Kids with the Help of Sociologist and Happiness Expert Dr. Christine Carter”
KQED Forum with Michael Krasny
“Are Women Becoming Unhappier?”
Over recent decades, women have been becoming unhappier while men’s happiness has increased. That’s according to data from the General Social Survey which has tracked Americans’ moods since 1972. What are the possible causes?
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WEBSITES
Richmond Times Dispatch
“Life Notes: Raising happy children”
“A recent survey of moms from around the world asked them to choose one of three wishes for their children’s lives: wealth, success or happiness.”
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The New York Times
“Raising Happy, Imperfect, Children”
“The conversation about Amy Chua’s praise of what she dubs ‘Chinese’ parenting continues.”
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Recent Blog Entries
Happiness Tip: Unplug
Turn off your cell phone — really and truly, totally off — for several hours today. Technology can be addictive, and it can change the core of who we are … Read more…
Friday Giggle
A little Friday fun in the hilarious world of competition among parents. I suppose we all have a little “mompetitor” in us — a great reminder to not take ourselves … Read more…
Upcoming Classes & Events
Friday, July 26, 2013
Simple Ways to Raise Joyful Kids and Create Happier Families
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
Simple Ways to Raise Joyful Kids and Create Happier Families
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wells Fargo Wealth Advisors
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Wells Fargo Wealth Advisors
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Monday, October 21, 2013
St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School
Tampa, FL
St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School
Tampa, FL
"It's amazing! It really works!"
-- Dr. Mehmet Oz, endorsing Dr. Christine Carter, on The Dr. Oz Show.
“I "prescribe" your book to all of my clients! When parents start Happiness Habits from day one, they are confident that they are creating a family that will be healthy and happy for years to come."
Dr. Jessica Michaelson, mother of two, Oakland, California
“Raising Happiness transformed me and my family. It's the only parenting book that I refer to time after time -- and I'm a book worm. The small changes we've made have been fabulous (profound) for me and my husband."
Caroline, mother of two, Virginia
“Wow. I have never really participated in an online community like this, and I have to say it is incredibly inspirational. I feel honored to be in the company of such honest, thoughtful, self-aware people.”
Lisa, mother of two, Madison, Wisconsin
“I am still hearing positive feedback from moms and dads about ways they are trying to make gratitude a more intentional part of their lives.”
John Weems, Associate Pastor, Family Ministries, Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, California
“Christine knows her stuff — from the latest research and from real life with her children. Her teaching style is funny, warm, and empathetic. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable class — with the promise of real results at home. I highly recommend Raising Happiness!”
Debbie, mother of twins, Piedmont, California
“Christine, your work has made a positive impact on me and my family in more ways than you can imagine.”
Louella, mother of one, Phillippines
"My wife and I have been putting your advice into practice, and it is making a difference by giving us confidence and helping our kids."
Erik and Natalie, parents of two, California
“Fabulous advice that works.”
Tweet from Dr. Alex Barzvi, Assistant Professor at the NYU School of Medicine, and Director of Madison Psychology
“What a fantastic class this is! WOW! I am finding this class SO helpful. I knew that some things worked better than other things...I just didn't have all this neuroscience to explain it.”
Lani Gerity, blogger and artist, Nova Scotia
“Hearing Christine Carter speak, and reading her Happiness Tip emails, have changed how I view the world.”
Jane, mother of one son, age 10, Mill Valley, California
“Loved learning about why happiness matters in Plano! Thanks for sharing your passion!”
Tweet from Renee Godi, Principal of new STEAM, PBL Academy in Plano, Texas
