In the late 1980s and into the ’90s, TV commercials for Hooked on Phonics were hard to miss. Though the method for teaching kids to read has largely fallen out of fashion, a new approach that draws on some of its tennents is showing promise across the country. The increased adoption of the new curriculum, […]
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Certain people just seem to embody wisdom: grandparents and teachers, the changemakers we admire from afar, the intellectuals whose ideas have influenced our own. However, given that cultures vary widely throughout the globe, it would make sense that the criteria for being deemed “wise” would as well. To test that hypothesis, researchers from the University
In the opening pages of Demi-Leigh Tebow’s new memoir, A Crown That Lasts, the 29-year-old shares an endearing and relatable anecdote. It was 2018 and she was in the airport with her now-husband, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, when an overstuffed suitcase the two were traveling with burst open, spilling her belongings all over the
As thousands of U.S. churches have shuttered in recent years, some houses of worship are embracing a growing trend that reflects their faith-based values: repurposing or selling their land to be used for affordable housing. From coast to coast, churches with declining membership have partnered with developers to transform their unused spaces, urban planning expert
Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan is changing the music industry for the better. Anantawan was born without his right hand and most of his forearm, but didn’t let that stop him from exploring music. The violin was his instrument of choice, so when he was 10, his family enlisted engineers to build a customized device to
The new school year has begun for many — and thanks to actor and singer Selena Gomez’s charity, the Rare Impact Fund, and Google’s philanthropic arm, more classrooms will be equipped to kick things off on a grounded, mindful note. This week, Google.org and Gomez announced a $10 million Teen Mental Health Initiative to directly
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Friends: We all need them. They can lift our spirits, offer support, and give us a sense of belonging. Research suggests they’re also crucial for health and well-being — people with strong friendships tend to be happier and live longer than those without. One meta-analysis found quality social ties are even more important than diet
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Charlie French has a remarkable gift for transforming blank canvases into vibrant, textured works of art. But it’s not just his paintings that are inspiring — it’s his incredible journey through adversity that has touched hearts everywhere. When he was 16, the abstract artist was diagnosed with Down syndrome regression disorder, or DSRD, a rare
In the United States, thinking and talking about death can be somewhat taboo, with many people preferring to keep the end of life out of mind. This tendency — perhaps along with our collective enthusiasm for “living in the moment” — may have the unintended consequence of placing us at a disadvantage when it comes to
On a hot summer day, mowing the lawn is the last thing anyone wants to do — even when temps are cooler, it isn’t exactly an exciting activity. But for people with physical limitations, financial constraints, or mental health struggles, yard work can go beyond being just a tiresome chore and instead become a virtual impossibility.
