While doomscrolling has become a ubiquitous part of COVID, here’s how to make your social media a happier, less damaging place.
I Was Homeschooled for Eight Years: Here’s What I Recommend
As homeschooling has become a wider reality, hear from someone who has experienced it to show you what to savor, and what to avoid.
How Should Schools Teach Kids About What Happened at the US Capitol on Jan. 6?
Teachers shouldn’t avoid this topic, no matter how uncomfortable it might make them to discuss it with children and teens. We talked to six education experts.
How Flipped Classroom Practices Came Into Their Own in 2020
In a year of sudden change, it was the humble classroom that experienced one of the biggest. But, with 2021 on the horizon, who says we can’t stop evolving?
Your Political Bias Changes How Your Brain Processes Information
As America goes to the polls, they do so deeply divided. However, one study has discovered how our brains succumb to political bias and partisanship.
How I Finally Started Taking Politics Seriously in My 30s
Jessica Leibe shares how it was that she came late to grasping politics and being an informed voter and, as the next election rapidly approaches, it’s never too late to learn.
Those Who Ridiculed the 5G/COVID Conspiracy Theory Helped Spread It, Study Claims
According to one body of research, those who took to the internet to shoot down the “5G spread the coronavirus” conspiracy theory actually helped it gain traction.
Essential Oils Only Work if You’re Essentially Broken: Study
According to the minds of science, essential oils only grant the user great effect if they’re literally unable to process falsehoods.
Parents Who Allow Kids Screen Time Spend More Time Together
As it turns out, parents who allow devices in the household actually see an increase in the time the family spends together. There is a slight caveat, however.
Is This Study Legit? 5 Questions to Ask When Reading News Stories of Medical Research
The internet is awash with articles that extol amazing advances in science and medicine. However, proving if they’re legit is quite easy.