At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.
So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.
“What’s Going On In Your Child’s Brain When You Read Them A Story?” by Anya Kamenetz, npr.org
“When we read to our children, they are doing more work than meets the eye. ‘It’s that muscle they’re developing bringing the images to life in their minds.'”
“There is No ‘I’: How the Brain Creates the Narratives of Your Life” by Jon Kabat Zinn, bigthink.com
“Your brain creates all the narratives in your life, from fear to loneliness to anxiety, etc. But it’s possible to train your brain through mindfulness to transcend its innate urge to storify everything.”
“Amelia Bloomer Didn’t Mean to Start a Fashion Revolution, But Her Name Became Synonymous With Trousers” by Lorraine Boissoneault, smithsonianmag.com
“In the 1850s, women’s rights activists briefly adopted a new style in an effort to liberate themselves from heavy dresses.”
“The Gift of a Box Full of Darkness” by Steven Petrow, nytimes.com
“At the bottom of my box — after two deaths and a divorce — I found the gift of gratitude.”
“The Concept of the American ‘Backyard’ is Newer Than You Think” by Emily Petsko, mentalfloss.com
“Backyards are as American as apple pie and baseball. If you live in a suburban or rural area, chances are good that you have a lawn, and maybe a pool, some patio furniture, and a grill to boot.”
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