ShutterstockWho you go to school with matters. Almost all of us, as children or parents of children, have felt the influence of good, and bad, classmates at school. There is a large body of research showing better peers can help increase a child’s test scores. But much less is known about how these peer effects actually take place between classmates. This is because the mechanisms through which peers positively influence other students are difficult to pinpoint. The results of our study get us closer to understanding how peer effects work. We found parental investment increases when a child is in a classroom with higher performing peers. This could partly explain why test scores increase for students in such classrooms. But...
Cynthia Nixon Says Trust Yourself Cynthia Nixon is no doubt a favorite of ours, and with this week’s news that she’s running for Governor of New York, we could think of no better time to throw back to our interview with her. It’s pretty amazing so hold on to your hats, New York… Photographed by Danielle Kosann What’s your ideal food day, from start to finish? In the morning, I’d like some healthy things to start. My wife makes a really great frittata with marjoram, tomatoes, and spinach, so I’d have that with a lot of fresh fruit, like mango and berries. Lunch is hard; I think I’d have to have some oysters, lobster and cheese then. There would be a...
Wazzup Pilipinas!?Elevate your holiday treats with the latest in world-class cooking technologyLa Germania shares 3 easy and irresistible dessert ideas to satisfy your sweet tooth and gift your loved ones this Christmas season The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner! It’s no secret the Philippines celebrates the earliest and longest Christmas season in the world, especially when this holiday commemorates the 3 things Pinoy families value the most: faith, family and food.Approaching the holidays, the kitchen comes alive with the hustle and bustle of delicious meals sizzling on the stove and warming up in the oven, filling the house with mouth watering aromas that beg the curious question: “What are we having?”However, although this is...
Even before television had the technology to do justice to the ambitious, creative stories that would capture the imagination of audiences throughout the 20th century, science fiction had long been one of the most popular genres on the small screen. By taking a close look at a strange new world, we are often able to better understand our own. And in the case of early television, using science fiction was a way to address socio-political issues without running afoul of censorship efforts ("We're not talking about Vietnam, this is an alien war on another planet, we swear!").As one of the largest streaming services currently available, Amazon Prime has a substantial library of science fiction titles. They range from some of...
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us on Instagram for more fun ideas for kids! This super simple rainbow water experiment is a mesmerizing rainbow art project for kids! Mix, drop, and learn all about colors. We love a good rainbow art experiment and couldn’t resist trying this super simple rainbow water experiment! All you need are some readily found household items and art supplies to try this at home with the kids! They will love adding splotches of colors onto the water and seeing them stay within the bubble! This is also an amazing rainbow bubble project that will give...
