More Parents Are Embracing ‘Gentle Parenting’ — But There’s 1 Thing Many Get Wrong
LOADINGERROR LOADING You’ve probably come across the phrase “gentle parenting.” It encompasses a lot of ideas, leaving plenty of room for disagreement. And since the name implies a certain amount of judgement (who would want to be called an ungentle parent?), it can also evoke strong reactions. To its detractors, gentle parenting is what happens […]
Innovation flows across regions and sectors in complex ways, study shows
Knowledge creation — the generation of new ideas and patents — is an important driver of economic growth. Understanding how knowledge moves across industry sectors and regions can inform research and development (R&D) efforts, promote university-industry partnerships for innovation, and impact private businesses’ location decisions. A new study from the University of Illinois in collaboration […]
Is Journaling Good for Mental Health?
What is Journaling? Journaling is the process of writing down your thoughts, ideas, and feelings. While writing your way out of depression might not be possible, journaling may help lower symptoms of depression. Journaling is the process of writing down your thoughts, ideas, and feelings. When you journal, you express yourself and understand your thoughts […]
As cities grow in size, the poor ‘get nothing at all’
Cities are hubs of human activity, supercharging the exchange of ideas and interactions. Scaling theory has established that, as cities grow larger, they tend to produce more of pretty much everything from pollution and crime to patents and wealth. On average, people in larger cities are better off economically. But a new study published in […]