When Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D., taught parent training workshops, he often included an activity where Bernstein turned down the lights and asked people to listen to their parent’s voices. It was interesting that when Bernstein turned on the lights to end the activity, he often saw emotions from the people who were taking part that ranged...
Remembered as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is a name that nearly everyone has heard of. After his death, details of his life have been shared with the public. This includes some of the reasoning behind his plastic surgery procedures. In recent years, some AI-generated images of Michael Jackson have been circulated. These aren’t...
Neelima Valangi was resting in a cold, snow-covered cirque before the rising sun hit it. Neelima had been hiking early in the morning to get to a glacial tarn. She couldn’t bring herself to care about the stack of human bones next to the frozen lake called Roopkund because Neelima was so cold and unhappy...
Taking kids on flights is always a tough situation. Most of us are grateful to be on an airplane with a window seat and not too many people around. But some people have to face a very uncomfortable situation. In fact, this kind of trip can become dangerous if people constantly feel suffocated by kids...
We’ve all been there: you’re making small talk with people at a party when you start to feel tired and want to leave more. The host is talking, and a small group of people are getting together to say goodbye. You think it would be so much easier to sneak out without being seen. Though...
We all use sign language to supplement verbal communication to some degree. These gestures, such as waving to someone or pointing at something, come naturally to us in daily life. These hand gestures serve as the foundation for sign language, a tool for interpersonal interaction and communication. Sign language facilitates open communication between all groups...
Life is a learning experience for everyone. Additionally, no one knows better until they’ve tried and failed or watched someone they know try, and fail. As a result, children and teens make questionable choices, such as partaking in trending challenges. First were the ice bucket, tide pods, and cinnamon challenges. Tragically, a continuing trend called...
Scientists have been intrigued by twins for generations. Curious about their DNA, whether they can share thoughts, and whether or not they can feel each other’s pain. Twins are closely bonded and connected, often being built-in best friends. However, pregnancy with twins can sometimes go significantly different than that of a single baby. Recently, Canadian...
Gender roles have become a widely discussed topic. More and more people have come around to the idea of breaking certain stereotypes. However, others have found themselves perfectly content with a more traditional way of life. Such is the case for 25-year-old Estee Williams. Estee, and her husband 23-year-old Connor, have faced so much backlash...
Long ago, our ancestors slept beneath the stars and that desire to remain in nature still lives within us. We feed that need by doing things like camping, fishing, hiking, or skiing. During that time, we find an opportunity to breathe fresh air and to unplug from work and social media. Unfortunately, life can get...
Teachers and mentors are essentially at the base of every other career. They help build a foundational understanding of the concepts that other professions use daily. Moreover, it takes a really special, passionate, and patient person to reach the hearts of their students. However, even the best teachers are susceptible to teacher burnout. Maggie Perkins...
