Monopoly is one of my all-time favorite board games, but I spent an unimaginable amount of time playing it with my neighbors. We learned to buy property, strike backhanded deals, and even cheat to win. The real takeaway from all that time spent playing, was no matter how good we got, every game of Monopoly…
Category: Parenting
Parenting
Here's Why Simply Going To School Makes Some Brilliant Kids Think They're Not At All Smart
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Sir Ken Robinson is probably the most well-known thought leader (and best-selling author) on education reform in the 21st century. Not only do his ideas make a ton of sense, but he delivers them in a way that’s both compelling and super-entertaining. Take a listen, yeah? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/heres-why-simply-going-to-school-makes-some-brilliant-kids-think-theyre-not-at-all-smart
Economy, Health, Parenting
She Came Here To Swap Lunches And Eat With Her BFF … And She’s All Out Of Lunches
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When it comes to tearing up, everyone has their tipping point. But if you can listen to these bright-eyed, smiley kids explain exactly how they and their families make it through summer without catching a stone cold case of emotions, I commend you. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VmMSnOUDk?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white] Read more: http://upworthy.com/she-came-here-to-swap-lunches-and-eat-with-her-bff-and-shes-all-out-of-lunches
Economy, Parenting
This State-Of-The-Art Preschool Looks Like The One You Probably Went To. Why Is It Unusual Now?
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If you’re over 25 and went to preschool, you probably spent that time in the blocks corner or with the dress-up box. You learned to follow directions, share stuff, and wait your turn. There was probably a snack and a nap, and then you went home. If you walked into a 21st-century preschool, you might…
Community, Inspirational, Parenting
This Doctor Had A Breakdown, Saw A Therapist, And Ended Up Changing Lives
by Staff •
If you have seen this video, you already know it’s worth a repeat. If you haven’t seen it, please enjoy the insight, humor, and wisdom this amazing researcher and storyteller has to offer about living our lives wholeheartedly. I hope you’ll watch the whole video, but if you want to hear the (funny) story of…
Economy, Parenting
Why You Can’t Even Enjoy Chocolate Anymore [VIDEO]
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The world’s love of chocolate borders on irrational. What is truly irrational — and sad, unjust, enraging — are the conditions under which some of it is made. Share this video and end this injustice once and for all. Thousands of children’s lives depend on it. There is so much to be disturbed about in this video…
Environment, Health, Parenting, Unilever Project Sunlight
What Does The Future Look Like? I'd Be Pretty Darn Excited If We Can Make It Look Like This.
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The world is a tough place. Kids go hungry, families struggle to get by without clean water, climate change is scary … the list goes on and on. It’s enough to make you want to dream of something better. Unilever launched Project Sunlight to help with some of those things. The project includes some cool…
Parenting
His Costume Transforms The Minute His Father Comes Home. That's When It Hits You.
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Children are so incredibly smart and resilient when it comes to dealing with challenging situations. But this video features a little boy using his creativity for something no child should ever have to endure. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUUlJw32KM0?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/his-costume-transforms-the-minute-his-father-comes-home-thats-when-it-hits-you
Community, Economy, Health, Parenting, Unilever Project Sunlight
They're Just A Bunch Of Little Doodles In A Kid's Notebook. So Why Is It So Upsetting?
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Community, Parenting
An Amazing, Exciting, Fantastic New Way To Finally Get Older Children Adopted Into Loving Homes
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Most parents who adopt want to adopt babies, which means the odds of finding a family keep going down for kids as they get older. Different places try to help these older kids in different ways, but there’s nothing like a forever family, right? That’s what makes this promising new “hosting” program so exciting. [youtube…
Entertainment & Culture, Parenting
NEWS FLASH: There's No Such Thing As A Normal Family
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Everyone has their own unique situation when it comes to family. Watch some examples that will make you shed a tear or two: At 0:30 learn about a father’s love for his son. At 0:47 hear about a transgender woman’s struggle. And make sure you keep watching until 3:50 for a touching moment between a mother and daughter. [youtube…
LGBTQQ, Parenting
Could 'Glee' Actually Be Turning More Kids Gay?
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No. It’s not. And if you worry about your kid “turning gay,” please don’t. Sexuality is complex. It’s certainly not the either/or, choice/born-this-way matter it’s made out to be in mainstream conversations. Scientists and keen social observers are constantly adding to the dialogue. But as far as any of us are concerned, gayness has always…
Community, Health, Inspirational, Parenting
A Woman With A Great Mind Asks You To Take A Moment To Appreciate Her Body
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Celebrate your body, just by watching this video. Then celebrate with friends, by sharing it. [vimeo 36987057 w=810 h=608] Lucille Clifton was a writer, an educator, and the Poet Laureate of Maryland. She passed away in 2010. Read more: http://upworthy.com/a-woman-with-a-great-mind-asks-you-to-take-a-moment-to-appreciate-her-body-5
Health, Parenting
Want An Honest Look At How Motherhood Changes Women's Bodies? Here You Go!
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We’re inundated with pictures of celebs who just gave birth, punctuated by headlines touting how they “got their bodies back” in record time. By record time, I mean a completely unrealistic amount of time. And the fact is that a woman’s body is often forever changed by having children. This is not a bad thing!…
Community, Inspirational, Parenting
At First, I Thought These Kids Were In Trouble. To This Cop, They're A Joy.
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Foster care is supposed to be a place where kids can get help, recover from past trauma, and maybe begin to trust adults again. For these kids, it was the opposite, and it was a nightmare. Until Detective Jack Mook came along. Read more: http://upworthy.com/at-first-i-thought-these-kids-were-in-trouble-to-this-cop-theyre-a-joy
Community, Inspirational, Parenting, Science & Technology
10 Tweets That'll Restore Your Faith In The Internet
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The Internet can be a cesspool of hate and vain self-promotion — but sometimes it’s just the opposite. I want the Internet to become a better, nicer place; so here are a few tweets I stumbled across that I found meaningful enough to share. Caution: some of these tweets may contain strong language and good…
Diversity, Parenting
Every Night This Dad Falls Asleep In Front Of The TV. There's A Beautiful Reason Why.
by Staff •
All 7 Billion, Economy, Gender, Health, International, Parenting
If You Think Talking About Sex Can Feel Taboo, See What These Pregnant Ladies Go Through
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In the African nation of Malawi, expectant mothers are afraid that if they speak up about their pregnancies, someone might put a spell on their unborn children. So how do they learn about what’s going on with their bodies? Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-you-think-talking-about-sex-can-feel-taboo-see-what-these-pregnant-ladies-go-through-9
Environment, Inspirational, Parenting
I Bet This Man Has Embarrassed A Few Police Officers Who Have Tried To Arrest Him
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Alright, punk, keep your hands where I can see ’em. Just what the hell do you think you’re doing to that wall? Meet an artist who has been doing something so unique, Clorox decided to sponsor him. Read more: http://upworthy.com/i-bet-this-man-has-embarrassed-a-few-police-officers-who-have-tried-to-arrest-hi
Parenting
Before he hanged himself, a 13-year-old wrote this letter. His parents only want that his story be told.
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Only a few weeks shy from turning 14, Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick did something drastic that would forever alter the lives of those around him. He killed himself. It was his sister, 17-year-old Kristen, who found him. He was hanging by his own belt. Parents Maureen and Daniel Sr. , were naturally overwhelmed with grief and…