The bountiful benefits of photography
Photography is a powerful art form that can be universally understood no matter where you are from. No matter if you snap using your phone, a digital, or analog camera, the hobby is full of surprising benefits, here are five of them. It’s a type of meditation Photography focuses your mind on Read More...
Make creativity a daily practice, even if you don't think you're "creative"
Lately, we’ve been sharing a lot of stories about the benefits of engaging in creative activities, like singing and cooking at home, but what if you don’t think of yourself as the creative type? Many people are under the impression that to be considered creative, you must be able to make Read More...
Why the lost art of daydreaming is good for your mental health
When was the last time you indulged in a good daydreaming session? These days, whenever there are idle moments in the day when humans would have previously had nothing but their imaginations to occupy them, such as waiting in line at the grocery store or standing in an elevator, our devices keep us Read More...
This is why young children love dinosaurs so much
Whether it’s playing with toys, sticking their elbows in their tee shirts to imitate a t-rex, or digging for fossils in the backyard, many children love dinosaurs. For most children, this interest fades over time, but Dr. Arthur Lavin, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics committee on the Read More...
Let your child design their own playground with this versatile kit
In the ever-expanding search for ways to keep kids entertained while stuck at home, Chloe Varelidi, an architect turned toy designer, has created a kit that allows kids to build their own playgrounds. The kit, called Follies, consists of 45 flat plastic shapes in bright colors that slide together Read More...