Opinion When confronted with an insult, your first reaction might be to snap back or feel hurt. However, maintaining your composure is a critical first step. By staying calm, you signal that you are in control of your emotions and the situation. “Calmness under pressure is often the most powerful response to aggression,” says psychologist...

Do you have a child or teenager who always seems “on edge”, or who can erupt into a complete rage at any given moment? Or is your kid kind of depressed, apathetic, or has deflated into a constant mood of being dull and uninterested? Your first instinct might be to jump into diagnosis mode and...

Generally, Lizards cannot be categorized as cute reptiles, but somehow this one passes the cute test all while looking a little scary at the same time. Have you met a reptile that is amazingly cute and haunting at the same time? No? Meet the Armadillo Lizard, the mini-dragon lookalike. Found in the rocky mountains of...

The #metoo movement, which started in 2006, was founded to support survivors of sexual violence. The hashtag went viral in less than six months, and started an important conversation about the prevalence of sexual violence in our society which has since then dominated the national dialogue [1]. With all the attention surrounding the rape culture...

Close your eyes and picture your dream home. What do you see? An airy beach house? A two-story condo with the perfect city view? A big farm-style house with a wrap-around porch? Whatever you’re imagining, it probably isn’t a dilapidated World War One Era cement factory. When Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill stumbled across this old,...

The organization “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, aka, PETA, has been known for making outrageous claims and statements in the past. From requesting a gravestone for lobsters who died in a truck crash, to claiming that cow milk is a symbol of white supremacy, they have more than once indulged in the ridiculous...

In 1970, architect Michael Reynolds came up with a concept for how to build houses that were completely self-sustaining, allowing residents to live off-the-grid. This idea led to the creation of “Earthships”. Today, there are 79 of these peculiar-looking houses sitting just outside of Taos, New Mexico, in a community known as the “Greater World...

As the spooky season ends, the holiday season begins. For people on top of their game, that means they start of gift shopping. If you’re shopping for kids or a parent in general, this new report from the American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) will help your decision on what present is most beneficial for the...

The first problem new pet owners may encounter is that their puppy seems restless, despite all the hours of playtime they were given. While exercise is a great way to tire your new little one out, it doesn’t fully stimulate them mentally. Imagine going for a run or swimming every day but you never get...

There has been a long-standing debate as to whether or not humans should sleep with their pets. Some argue that having a dog or a cat in your bed is unhygienic, and others say it makes getting a good night’s sleep more difficult. Despite this, one survey found that 55 percent of pet owners allow their...

It might sound a bit crazy and trigger feelings of pity at first, but trust me, this family of five living in shipping containers are far from those lines of thought. Matt and Ilse live with their three children in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, in a fantastic sustainable home built out of two offset 40...

A study found that the average parent gets a mere 32 minutes of alone time every day [1]. If you are a parent, this lack of time to yourself can cause a high level of stress and can lead to not only mental and physical health problems, but can negatively impact your ability to parent...