The Secret to a Happy Family | The Science of Happiness

What makes a happy family? How do you know if you're doing a good job as a parent? Inspired by Zach Braff's latest movie, "Wish I Was Here" we decided to bring in real parents, with their children, to set up an experiment and find out more.

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Created by: Mike Bernstein and Matt Pittman

Directed by: Mike Bernstein
Producer: Matt Pittman
Hosted by: Julian Huguet

Cinematographer: Yuki Noguchi
Production Designer: Flower Cole
Editor: Casey McClelland
1st AD: Basel Owies

Production Manager: Nate Vaughan
Production Coordinator: William Cubbon
Production Support: Chris Arias
Production Support: Patrick Anthony
Production Support: Anthony D'Angelo

B Cam Op: Richie Yau
1st AC | DIT: Blair Neighbors
Gaffer | Cam Op: Ben Salvetti
Key Grip | Cam Op: Dan Chapman
G&E Swing: Paulina Bryant
Makeup: Taylor Tompkins
On Set Sound Mixer: Landon Orsillo
VFX & Title Sequence: Cameron Clark
Post Sound Designer & Mixer: Matt Schwartz
Colorist: Trevor Durtschi

Featured Participants: Damian Collins, Loretta Jones, Rigo Obezo, Jennifer Cononico, Teresa Sabber

MUSIC:
Lullatone - Little Things Swimming Under a microscope - Soundtracks for Everyday Adventures
Lullatone - growing up - Soundtracks For Everyday Adventures
Lullatone - a runaway kite - Soundtracks For Everyday Adventures
Lullatone - going to buy some strawberries - Soundtracks For Everyday Adventures
Lullatone - listening to raindrops knocking on a window - Soundtracks For Everyday Adventures
Lullatone - just walking around - Falling for Autumn
The Shins - So Now What (used in Focus end card)

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[ashactingup]

In tears by the end. This was so lovely! That guy and his daughter were just perfect

[AlexusKanwhen]

I hate being so emotional like seriously I started crying when the parents were answering the questions XD im too much for myself

[Crucis]

My inner parent is making my outward single self weep.
This is just so precious.

[scriblemaker]

So is it called a soul pancake because its main ingredients are the crushed up contents of my mushy heart?

[Participant]

#TheScienceofHappiness is back with a new episode on parents and their children! 

[timanniwalker]

This was beautiful. I can say that as a college student, you remember those little things and you hold them within your heart on the nights where you can't go home and you feel overwhelmed. Great job. Great job.

[amybennetts]

That father and daughter are SOO great

[lovemecom]

This is a very uplifting episode between parents and their children. Seems that those kids think like adults. This video gives us a lesson that we should give or spend quality time with our families. This is an eye-opener for everyone.

[lyndonriggall]

It feels good to have you back too, Julian! The Science of Love was fantastic, but I missed the white land of happiness.

[fefetema]

I think this video is so cute because sometimes parents don't realize how much their kids do care for and appreciate them.

[luckythings]

The title of this video is The Science of Happiness but I always cry whenever I watch this series haha

[fhernachingerzwerg]

Wow. This made me cry and realise so much about me and my parents.. I can relate to the dad who is unemployed and his daughter

[LollypopStuffs]

In absolute sincerity, these videos make me extremely happy. I have trouble sleeping usually because my head just ends up a bad place, but watching your videos for the past while has helped in a way I can't describe, being happy, thank you so very much for the content you make.

[Kazette]

The man and his son look so happy. It seems like it's only the two of them, but they are a happy little family.

[lynneblundellart]

I love this! Made me feel a little less alone today; struggling with parenting at the moment - you know when you feel like the world is on your shoulders and you still can't do enough for your kids... Yep...Beautiful and inspiring! Thank you x

[allenlor]

Sometimes, we all get so lost in our own world, that we forget about theirs. Truly Inspiring.

[Alyssabrainne]

I couldn't explain how much I love this. Absolutely amazing and it really opens your eyes!

[camb]

This is really beautiful. The father with the 8 year old girl is such a traditional responsible father. Beautiful father. I wished I knew my dad and wish he had the mind just like her father does. I pray it works out for them.

[MiamiGirl]

Definitely an eye opener. Luv what u guys do . Please never stop. 😁

[daenamusic]

Julian!! Love that you're still doing all these science of happiness/love videos :) You're the best!