Research shows that only 19 percent of people stick to their New Years’ resolutions, but perhaps that’s because we’re resetting our habits at the wrong time of year. Anytime is a good time to start adopting healthier habits, but if you’re looking for a season to commit to new … [Read more...] about Why you should consider setting your resolutions in the fall
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What are the benefits of leisure? Depends on your beliefs about it
What do you like to do in your leisure time? Watch TV? Read a book? Go for a long hike? Whatever you enjoy doing in your free time, a new study from Rutgers University finds that you are more likely to reap the benefits of leisure time if you believe that it is a valuable use of … [Read more...] about What are the benefits of leisure? Depends on your beliefs about it
Book Dash strives to make books more accessible to South African kids
In a world full of screens, parents may wonder how they can cultivate a healthy love of reading in their children. The answer is to make sure that there are plenty of books at home for your kids to flip through. According to a 20-year study from the University of Nevada, Reno, … [Read more...] about Book Dash strives to make books more accessible to South African kids
Why you should give your kids summer reading assignments
For many children, summer vacation is the best time of the year, but abandoning academic work altogether until the fall isn’t necessarily the best option for keeping up critical learning skills. Research has shown that summer reading assignments help children close learning … [Read more...] about Why you should give your kids summer reading assignments
More children reach for books to escape lockdown and boost their moods
During the pandemic, children have had part of their “normal” childhood robbed from them—unallowed to go to school and see their friends, many kids report feelings of loneliness or anxiety. However, a recent study conducted by Renaissance Learning across the UK and the … [Read more...] about More children reach for books to escape lockdown and boost their moods
