If you were to take a poll of parents, I'd be willing to be that most, if not all, of them would say they want to make sure their children are happy. That might be easier said than done, though. Although everyone from your well-meaning mother-in-law to your experienced sitter to your BFF will assure you that they have the recipe for your child's happiness, there's no real guarantee. But who can argue with evidence and cold, hard facts? There are many science-based ways to make your kid happier. And don't worry — you don't have to be on Neil deGrasse Tyson's level to understand how simple things can actually affect your child's mood.
One of the great things about science is that it's always changing and new discoveries occur every day. It's hard to imagine that only two generations ago, mothers had to wait until their baby was actually born to find out its gender. So with all the research that has been done in the realm of parenting, children, and emphasizing the importance of mental health even from a young age, it's no surprise that science has a couple of tips on how to make your kid happier. Check out these interesting finds and you may just start to see more smiles around your house.