We hope that your holidays are full of happiness, joy and the gifts of friendship and family. Perhaps the greatest gift of parenthood is the opportunity to watch our children blossom into adulthood. Our feature story, Follow Bliss, explores the science behind what fuels — and hinders — passion, creativity, success and happiness. Learn how you can step in — or stand back — to help your children find their passions and blossom in their own unique way. Also, don't miss Lights, Action, Carols, which offers you 70-plus performing arts adventures to amp up your family’s holiday. Get Christmas gift inspiration with Retro Toys Rock, which will have you remembering your childhood toys with nostalgia and help you find new versions of the classics for the kids in your life. Finally, don't miss our interview with Lori Forte Harnick, a leader in Microsoft’s YouthSpark initiative (a global effort to create opportunities for 300 million youths in 100 countries). Read the entire issue online, or scroll for links and online-only content. |