According to Feiler, his "big take-away" from his research is for parents to focus on what's working to reinforce the positive emotions in the family. And, meanwhile, see what else works from among the strategies he suggests. "What's the secret for a happy family?" he asks. "Try."
Rachel Pomerance is a Health + Wellness editor at U.S. News. You can follow her on Twitter @RachelPomerance, circle her on Google+ or email her at rpomerance@usnews.com.
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