Dear Next Generation, Young men shaving—vive la différence, eh! As heavy beards start to disappear in favor of handsome male faces, I intend to purchase a quality shaving brush for each of my grandsons when they are old enough to actually shave. Accompanying this shaving brush will be a proper shaving mug with family crest…
Home Vegetable Gardens: Grow Your Own Food
March 2, 2023
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If you think the only place to get vegetables is at the grocery store, prepare to be amazed and on the way to some degree of self-sufficiency. In the wartime years of the 1940s, many people started “Victory Gardens” as a way to grow their own vegetables. The concept faded as grocery stores popped up…
Best-Behaved Best Friends
March 2, 2023
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Dogs are indeed our best friends, so they want to come along when we go to the mall, the grocery store, or to work. As long as they—and we—adhere to basic manners, they’ll generate lots of smiles and make new friends. Strolling Spaniels In many areas, it has become common to see dogs in retail…
A Superpower We All Possess
March 2, 2023
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Search online for “tips for job interviews” and you’ll find many of the sites offering the same advice: Dress appropriately, stand tall, speak clearly, pay attention, maintain eye contact, shake hands firmly, ask questions, show some enthusiasm—and bring a smile. Some studies have demonstrated that first impressions are formed not in minutes, not even in…
The Minimalist Guide to Tracking Habits
Some of the best-selling books over the past few decades fall under the broad topic of productivity advice. The popularity of titles such as “Atomic Habits,” “Getting Things Done,” and “Deep Work” suggests that many people have a strong desire to figure out how to organize their lives and be productive through set daily habits….
Childhood Obesity: What You’re Not Hearing in the News
March 1, 2023
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New guidelines on treating childhood obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics call for early and aggressive treatment—including weight loss drugs for children as young as 6 and bariatric surgery for youths as young as 13—instead of what they call “watchful waiting or unnecessary delay of appropriate treatment of children.” The guidelines immediately stirred controversy,…
Inspiring a Young Girl to Learn Morse Code
I’m a very lucky person. Several years ago, I was asked to be a reenactor at the Ashland, New Hampshire, railroad station. It’s now a museum, and each summer and fall, other reenactors and myself treat visitors to a trip in a time machine. This is the Ashland, N.H., railroad station museum as of September…
It’s Time to Acknowledge Social Media’s Impact on Teenage Girls
Last month’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, which found that nearly 1 in 3 teen girls seriously considered suicide in 2021, is the last straw. It’s the last straw for researchers like me who have been sounding the alarm about teen mental health for years and often found ourselves dismissed. In data I analyzed for my upcoming…
The Power of Connection: Close Relationships Are the Key to Health and Happiness
Every week at the mental health clinic I lead, I hear people say things like this: “I know lots of people, but I don’t feel truly connected to anyone.” “I wish I felt close to someone—just one person—but I don’t.” “To be honest, I feel lonely most of the time.” Among the many crises currently…
Saint Patrick’s Day Fun for the Family
Traditions are an important part of family life. They help paint a picture of a family’s values, culture, and character. They make for memories that last a lifetime, and they can be passed on throughout the generations. Through traditions, children can enjoy predictable touchstones that instill a comforting sense of structure, stability, security, and joy….
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