Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Science and Art of Raising Kind Kids -- at the Exploratorium
McBean Theater, 2pm

If raising kind kids were a science, what might the tools and methods look like? What motivates children to be caring or generous? In this interactive presentation, Dr. Christine L. Carter presents the latest in behavioral and social scientific findings along with practical tips for raising kind kids. The mother of two and the Executive Director of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/), Carter will share research, offer tools, and empower parents, teachers, and caregivers with the knowledge they need to instill altruism in children.

Go to: http://press.exploratorium.edu/goodness-generosity-the-science-of-
altruism-in-january-january-2009/

Goodness! Generosity and the Science of Altruism
A Series of Talks and Events at the Exploratorium for the Holidays
Wednesday, November 15, 2008 through Saturday, January 10, 2009

Holidays are a time to celebrate and encourage generosity. Yet helping others is a
behavior that exists throughout the year, and is deeply rooted in our psychology.
This holiday season, the Exploratorium looks at the social and biological aspects
of altruism with leading scientists, and offers fun and creative ways to give of
ourselves to others. Discuss the evolution of cooperation with anthropologist
Karthik Panchanathan and learn about decision-making and heroism with
renowned psychologist Dr. Philip Zimbardo. Explore generosity in children with
anthropologist Dr. Joan Silk, and join a workshop on raising kind kids with the
Executive Director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, Dr. Christine
Carter. All events are included in the price of admission to the Exploratorium.

Go to: http://press.exploratorium.edu/goodness-generosity-the-science-of-altruism-november-2008/