The Science of Well-Being for Parents

Well-being for the parent too

Taught by Professor Laurie Santos, this course is aimed at parents who feel overwhelmed by modern parenting. It looks at well-being from the parent's side as well as the child's, which gives it a different emphasis from many parenting guides.

Topics

• Rethinking time management
• Handling guilt and frustration
• Navigating a child's academic stress and screen time
• Reframing thoughts and managing emotions

Format

The course combines lessons with parent question-and-answer segments. Its skills list leans on mindfulness, self-awareness and stress management, so it works best for parents who want practical habits for their own well-being. The Q&A segments make the ideas feel concrete rather than abstract.