Incredible Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos is teaching a free online course about PARENTING!

I was hooked the first time I listened to Dr. Santos's class on the science of well-being during 2020. Dr. Santos is now launching an online class specifically about the science of well-being for parents! Why? Because parents are often overwhelmed by the unique challenges of modern family life. Research shows that parents today experience depression at twice the rate of the general population, despite the profound joy children bring to our lives. Here are the details:

The Science of Well-Being for Parents, launching today, May 1, 2025 on Coursera — and yes, as always, it's completely FREE! Learn more at DrLaurieSantos.com/Parents or enroll right now on Coursera.org.

What will I learn in this course?

The Science of Well-Being for Parents explores research-backed strategies that can handle the challenges of raising children. Discussion topics:

1. Managing Time

2. Prioritizing Self-Care

3. Navigating Negative Emotions

4. Fighting Stress

5. Navigating Academic Pressures

6. Technology & Social Media

   
   

Through short video lessons and parent Q&As, you'll learn practical strategies you can implement right away. You'll also get access to expert advice from other leading parenting experts. Plus, you'll see that by prioritizing your own well-being, you won’t just be helping yourself — you'll be better equipped to show up for your kids and to create a happier, healthier family life.

And if you really want to learn more about happier parenting, you can listen to the latest season of The Happiness Lab podcast  which will feature long conversations with many of the experts interviewed.  Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more at DrLaurieSantos.com/Parents or enroll right now on Coursera.org.