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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Art
arts

92-year-old former ballet dancer with dementia wrote a poem that got us all wrecked

What a beautiful gut punch.

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Education
intelligent

How do you know someone is intelligent? Here are 15 'subtle signs' they're very smart.

"They are okay with being perceived as 'stupid' by asking questions."

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Women's Health
women's health

Woman has cyst removed and is horrified to learn it grew teeth, hair, and maybe even an eyeball

Afterwards, she took the time to bust several myths about teratomas.

teratoma, tumor, cancer, women's health, women, health, hospital, doctor, OBGYN, reproductive health, ovarian cyst
Family
parenting

​Mom has epic response for people who say she's 'spoiling' her 12-year-old by cleaning her room

“It costs you nothing, and it creates this ripple effect of kindness."

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Joy
funny kids

Little boy fed up with mom always making 'fricken' chicken' caught ranting on doorbell cam

The child could not take one more bite of chicken.

funny videos, chicken dinner, grilled chicken, chicken dinner ideas, protein meals for kids, protein for kids
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.

job interview tips, career coach, career goals, job interviews, economy
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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.

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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.

relaxation, how to relax, relaxation technique, relaxation techniques for sleep, sleep, sleep tips
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."