Approaching conversations about difficult topics with your kids is a challenge every parent has to face, whether that’s climate change or war, it can be a daunting and awkward task. Nowadays, the internet has given children access to some not-so-savory content, including … [Read more...] about How to talk to your kids about the war in Ukraine
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3 reasons it’s completely okay to not want children
There is a commonplace portrayal of a happy and loving family on television and in most media. This is the typical nuclear family of a married couple with a few kids. Unfortunately, people who choose not to have children, especially women, can face judgment, the implication that … [Read more...] about 3 reasons it’s completely okay to not want children
Make your house guest-ready in under 30 minutes
We’ve all been there before: your friend or family member calls last minute to drop by and your house is cluttered from head-to-toe. You find yourself scrambling to vacuum the floor or declutter the living room, and you feel an ensuing bout of anxiety instead of excitement for … [Read more...] about Make your house guest-ready in under 30 minutes
Meet Sesame Street’s newest muppet
Here at The Optimist Daily, we are great admirers of the beloved children’s show Sesame Street. This educational program has expanded its representation to include muppets of a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and identities to show children how wonderful and diverse the people … [Read more...] about Meet Sesame Street’s newest muppet
Cyberbullying decreased sharply during the pandemic
Despite what you might have thought, when many schools closed for remote learning during the Pandemic, parents, teachers, and students alike were relieved to find that cyberbullying actually decreased by a lot. A new study from Boston University has found that cyberbullying … [Read more...] about Cyberbullying decreased sharply during the pandemic