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Americans Are Surrounded by Information. Why Are They Still So Ill-Informed?
Despite Americans in 2024 having access to more high-quality, well-sourced information on every topic known to man, somehow, we're seemingly also the most ill-informed people in human history.
I turn for evidence to a statement that a member of Congress was forced to release in response to what he called Hurricane Helene "response myths." The...Read more
Commentary: Kids with chronic pain often go untreated. That has a profound effect on mood
Although most research and attention focus on adults, children and adolescents suffer from chronic pain and mental health disorders in numbers as high as adults.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics last month showed that a third of children younger than age 18 who have chronic pain also meet the criteria for anxiety disorder, while 1 in 8 ...Read more
Of Foot Binding and Modern Childhood
We no longer live in an era of foot binding, writes my Let Grow cofounder Peter Gray, a psychologist who studies the importance of mixed-age, unsupervised play. But for about a thousand years, as he notes in a recent Substack post, girls in China would have their feet broken and bound to stop them from growing. This was considered not only ...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'SMILE 2'
Rated R for strong bloody violent content, grisly images, language throughout and drug use.
What it’s about: The sequel to the surprise horror hit sees the smile demon infecting a mega-famous pop star.
The kid attractor factor: Teen audiences will be drawn to the horror flick, especially in spooky season, but no appeal for kids.
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Lori Borgman: Brain functions well in a jumble
I've read that doing puzzles helps keep your brain sharp as you age.
I don't like to brag, but I can often solve the Jumble puzzle at a glance. After years of making millions of typos at the keyboard, I'm accustomed to seeing words with letters in the worng odrer.
A granddaughter brought over a new game called Mobi. It's like Scrabble but all ...Read more
Kids are spending big money on skin care. Some adults are concerned
Fourth-grader Naiya White knows what you think about her twice-daily beauty regimen and her Sephora shopping trips.
"I heard all you guys were freaking out about 10-year-olds using skin care," she says in a TikTok video posted last month, standing outside a Sephora store in Grand Junction, Colorado. "So let's go pick some out!"
Moments later, ...Read more
Lori Borgman: The two sounds that follow natural disasters
There are two sounds that follow natural disasters. The first is an eerie, unnatural silence. No traffic, no car doors slamming, no children’s voices, dogs barking or birds chirping. Just a disquieting quiet.
The second sound is that of motors revving and gears whining, followed by the deafening buzz of chain saws slicing into downed trees.
...Read more
Ex-etiquette: Importance of trust
Q. I don’t trust my child’s father. He says one thing and does another—all the time. I get to the point where I think maybe, just maybe, I can trust him and then he pulls something that makes me furious. Most recently I found out he is taping when we exchange the kids to use against me at some point, but last week he was telling our co-...Read more
7 bewitching reads, perfect for the fall season
The air is growing crisp, the trees are beginning to shed their leaves and pumpkin spice is on every drink menu.
This month, Women’s Fiction Writers Association has gathered a list of novels that hold a glimmer of magic within their pages. Whether you’re looking for thrillers with a supernatural twist, romance entwined with magical realism...Read more
Moms: How a nutritionist ranks most popular kids breakfast cereals
The cereal aisle at the grocery story is lined on both sides with options. But not all these morning meals are equal. That’s why Healthnews researchers teamed up with nutrition scientist Lauryna Nelkine to determine how some of the United States’ most popular breakfast cereals rank when it comes to healthiness.
According to Statista, more ...Read more
Popular home blood pressure cuffs may not fit millions of adults
More than 17 million U.S. adults may be unable to get accurate blood pressure measurements at home from popular over-the-counter devices because the cuffs that come with these machines are too small or too large for their arms, new research shows.
The proportion of adults whose arm circumference didn't match the standard device cuff size was ...Read more
Craving more Sally Rooney? You’ll love these Rooney-esque books
I, like so many others, have constantly chased the high I feel when reading books by bestselling author Sally Rooney. She has a way of making the most mundane subject matter fill you with such emotion as each book portrays the spectrum of human connection and interpersonal relationships.
The same can be said about her newest release, "...Read more
Helping Tweens Caught In The 'fatigue Whirlpool'
Q: My two "tweens" tell me they love school with all of the activities they're involved in and seeing their friends daily. But this school year they seem to be increasingly irritable; every morning is a battle to get them both going and out the door without setting off a tantrum. Do you have any advice?
Jim: It's worth evaluating to see if your...Read more
The Secret Mission of 'Culinary Class Wars' on Netflix: Find Yourself
The last thing I expected while watching a Korean cooking TV show was to confront my childhood feelings about my Greek heritage, but that's exactly what happened.
That I settled on "Culinary Class Wars" on Netflix was no surprise. I'm a sucker for reality cooking competitions, particularly ones that lean heavily on the contestants' cooking ...Read more
When Parents Track Kids at College
A recent front-page article in The Wall Street Journal - "Surveillance Parents Face the Ultimate Firewall: Freshman Year" -- described the difficulty -- even agony -- some parents are feeling when their kids go off to college and are harder to monitor and help from afar.
I don't blame parents for the fear and loss they feel at any stage of the ...Read more
Family guide to new movie releases
'PIECE BY PIECE'
Rated PG for language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.
What it’s about: A documentary about musician, producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams' life, done entirely in Lego style.
The kid attractor factor: Kids will definitely be drawn to the Lego style and soundtrack of popular songs.
Good lessons/...Read more
Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Memories of Asheville
Like so many people, I have a deep and personal connection to Asheville, North Carolina, a once-sleepy mountain town grown into an artists’ enclave and vacation haven for people weary of bright lights and big cities.
I grew up 63 miles south of the town of 95,000 in the also once-sleepy berg of Greenville, South Carolina, in the foothills of ...Read more
Ex-etiquette: The court wants you to raise your own kids
Q. Every time my ex and I don’t agree, he takes me back to court. This last time we were ordered to go to co-parenting counseling. I really don’t see how that will help. We don’t trust each other, and we don’t agree on anything. I mean anything, from what time the kids should go to bed at each other’s homes to who can pick up the kids ...Read more
Lori Borgman: Once upon a time somebody said yes
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question heard frequently around here with this small herd of grandkids.
Answers range from archaeologist to teacher, bluegrass musician, artist, builder and welder. A 9-year-old grand wants to be a NICU doctor because she's always wanted to be a doctor and loves babies. Win, win!
Of course, all ...Read more
Want fewer head injuries in football? Experts suggest changing this play
Cohen Craddock was just 13 years old when he died in August, his brain swollen with blood. The West Virginia middle school lineman made a tackle during a Friday practice, stood back up, took a few steps and collapsed. Within a day, he was dead.
The same day, Alabama high schooler Caden Tellier — a 16-year-old quarterback — died of a brain ...Read more
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