Parent Guide > Can We Cultivate Our Own Happiness?

This week in class, we’re reading "Can We Cultivate Our Own Happiness?" by ABC News.

In the informational text "Can We Cultivate Our Own Happiness?" psychologist Martin Seligman discusses how people can achieve overall happiness.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Beauty & Happiness as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How can we achieve happiness?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Can We Cultivate Our Own Happiness?" about?
  • What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The new era of positive psychology | Martin Seligman'
  • 'Why Happy People Do it Better | The Science of Happiness'