13 Dec 2025

Why giving makes children happier

From Saturday Morning, 9:36 am on 13 December 2025
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We all love to receive gifts - especially at this time of the year - but there is joy to be had in giving too.

And the latest results from a study of over 200 children suggests that that joy can be experienced from a very young age.

Professor Annette Henderson, director of the Early Learning Lab at Auckland University joins Mihingarangi to explain what this can mean for children and their parents. 

Professor Annette Henderson is director of Auckland University's Early Learning Lab

Professor Annette Henderson is director of Auckland University's Early Learning Lab Photo: Deeann Fernandes