One of the beautiful aspects of the sport of soccer is that you only need a ball to play, but even that can be difficult to attain in impoverished countries. And even if a ball is acquired, the ball needs to be kept inflated and will eventually deteriorate, especially when used … [Read more...] about Japanese studio designs airless soccer ball for kids in impoverished areas
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This crib gently rocks to ease your baby back into sleep
When you’re the parent of a newborn child, you don’t take sleep for granted. Every minute that your child sleeps softly is another minute you can rest. To help parents get the most sleep possible each night, a company called Cradlewise has developed a smart crib that uses AI … [Read more...] about This crib gently rocks to ease your baby back into sleep
Buddhist children’s books are inspiring young environmentalists in Taiwan
Since the 1990s, Taiwan has worked on an ambitious environmental preservation plan, including instituting a highly effective recycling system that repurposes 20 percent more waste than the US. The country has embraced education, especially at the elementary school level, as a key … [Read more...] about Buddhist children’s books are inspiring young environmentalists in Taiwan
Teaching feelings in preschool can ease emotional problems for teens
Feelings. We all have them, and yet, most of us were never taught how to talk about them. This can leave us at risk of developing emotional problems as we grow up. To help boost the social and emotional skills of future adults, researchers at Penn State University looked into … [Read more...] about Teaching feelings in preschool can ease emotional problems for teens
How to empower women most affected by climate change
Climate change is displacing populations and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, 80 percent of people displaced by climate change are women. When climate change wreaks havoc on low-income communities, women are less well-equipped to manage these crises due to cultural … [Read more...] about How to empower women most affected by climate change
