Family
shitsuke

Child therapist shares 3 principles of 'Shitsuke' that are key to Japanese parenting

"Predictability makes kids happy."

Shitsuke, Japanese parenting, parenting, Japan, discipline. learning
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Business
job interview

Career coach shares the best way to answer the question 'Why do you want to leave your current job?'

Always feel prepared.

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Pets
roman dog epitaph

Ancient Romans loved their dogs. Here's what their heartbreakingly beautiful epitaphs said about them.

"My eyes were wet with tears our little dog, when I bore you to the grave."

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Joy
scotland

A cozy bookstore in Scotland lets you sleep upstairs while you 'live out a dream' selling books

The money raised goes to support the town's annual book festival.

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Education
people skills

Social skills coach shares 4 prompts to keep conversations 'rolling' so they never get awkward

Knowing the right follow-up question makes all the difference.

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Community
nostalgia

19 super-specific memories that are giving people instant childhood nostalgia

Certain sensations bring up incredible memories.

nostalgia, memories, '80s, '90s, Gen X, Boomers, Millennials
Family
parenting

People are losing it at this Millennial trying to teach Boomer mom about gentle parenting

The generation gap is real.

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Culture
america

Europeans are admitting these 16 everyday American conveniences would be 'luxuries' back home

Finding a free public restroom in Europe is like striking gold.

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Community
marriage advice

Single guy asks married men their biggest regrets. Their answers are heartbreaking and hopeful.

"My faith in the institution of marriage is restored"

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Health
relaxation techniques for sleep

Doctor shares his '4-7-8' relaxation technique could help you fall asleep on-demand

"It is the most effective anti-anxiety technique that I've found."

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Education & Information
railroad tracks

The real reason why every railroad in America has the same rocks lining the tracks

"I had no idea that the tracks aren’t actually bolted into the ground. Amazingly interesting."

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Culture
culture

Japanese volleyball player's serve hit a judge, and his extreme 'dogeza' apology went viral

The most hilariously dramatic apology ever.

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Internet
food bank haul

Moms trying to make ends meet are doing 'food bank hauls' to normalize accepting help

"Wow! That's like $165 at the grocery store."

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History (Education)
clothing

Textile expert shares why fishermen's sweaters have diamond-shaped underarms and other cool features

Every design element of the traditional gansey sweater has a functional work purpose.

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Joy
music

Mom finds old video of her child singing at her doll's 'funeral' and now has millions of new fans

"That service was PACKED."

Millennials, Millennial, Millennial parents, Millennial parenting, soft kids, raising soft kids, Millennials with kids
Parenting
raising soft kids

A Millennial mom shared that she is raising 'soft' kids. Fellow parents have lots of thoughts.

"Just because they're soft and kind, doesn't mean they'll never push through."

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Joy
divorce

The big reason why Millennials get prenuptial agreements 10 times more than Boomers did

Different eras, totally different lifestyles.

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Television
robin williams

A 1983 clip of Martin Short pretending to be Robin Williams has fans celebrating both men's genius

What more can we ask for?

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Joy
typos

Woman's silly typo in a philosophical post is bringing thousands of people unexpected, pure joy

Sometimes one tiny error can shift the entire meaning of a sentence.