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.

“ALEXA CAN HELP KIDS WITH HOMEWORK, BUT DON’T FORGET PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS” by Jasmine Garsd, npr.org

“How do virtual assistants like Alexa, which are increasingly common in households, affect children’s learning experiences?”

“THE PLOT TO KILL GEORGE WASHINGTON” by Anna Diamond, smithsonianmag.com

“In The First Conspiracy, thriller writer Brad Meltzer uncovers a real-life story too good to turn into fiction.”

“DON’T THINK OF IT AS A RESOLUTION. THINK OF IT AS A NEW SKILL” by Jae Berman, washingtonpost.com

How to make a New Year’s resolution you’ll keep.

“HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE” by Steve Jobs, ted.com

This video is an oldie but a goodie and worth a repeat viewing.

“YOUR FLAWS ARE PROBABLY MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN YOU THINK” by Emily Esfahan Smith, theatlantic.com

“‘Beautiful messes’ have a certain allure.”

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