Almost all parents want their children to behave themselves and be happy. Sometimes it seems like an impossible task. Kids change day to day and year to year. Their needs – and ours – change daily.

As a mom, a researcher, and a writer, I've spent more than a decade diving into the science of happiness. Along the way, I've collected what I call "Secrets of Adulthood" — the lessons I've learned, ...

Across the country, parents are discovering that sending a child to class now comes with an expanding list of expectations ...