Can putting your child before yourself make you a happier person?
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 14:00
in Psychology & Sociology
While popular media often depicts highly-involved parents negatively as "helicopter parents" or "tiger moms, how does placing one's children at the center of family life really affect parental well-being? New research finds that parents who prioritize their children's well-being over their own are not only happier, but also derive more meaning in life from their child-rearing responsibilities.