HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN: There was some sort of psychology experiment, a famous one, where kids were essentially given the option to have one Oreo now, but if they waited, they could have three Oreos. Something like that. Marshmallows, maybe.And psychologists decided something based on whether the subjects, children, could wait. Were self-disciplined enough to wait. And apparently those who could control themselves, and wait to get “more,” turned out to be more successful people. We were all fine, weren’t we, when Ed Sullivan was on Sunday night, or Dateline on Thursdays, or Downton Abbey on Sunday. Game of Thrones. Outlander. One a week. We’d watch, then discuss, then wait, knowing there was this good thing at the end of the...
Pumpkins are such a memorable item from nature for fall. Add to the fun some water, leaves, acorns and now you have your own pumpkin sensory play for your child. Here’s how to create this natural sensory play for fall. Amazon links included in this post Pumpkin Sensory Activity for Kids Going on a nature hunt during the fall with kids can be such fun. My daughters thought it would be fun to bring inside a few item we found during a recent outdoor play to observe. After we used the leaves for our Number Leaf Game and Number Leaf Scavenger Hunt . With the welcoming of October, there’s one special items that you must add to the mix Pumpkins ! This week...
A gene is a length of DNA which codes for a single characteristics or trait we inherit from our parents. Genes control every aspect of our body and how it works. Each characteristic has its own gene. Genes are found in chromosomes which are found in the nucleus of our cells. Chromosomes are coiled up lengths of DNA each carrying lots of genes. Remember – chromosomes are made of DNA and genes are short sections of DNA. How many chromosomes do humans have? Human cells have 46 chromosomes, these are found in pairs. In each pair one is inherited from each parent. This means offspring have a combination of both parents characteristics. This is called inherited variation. Dominant and recessive...
By Dr. James M. Dahle, Emergency Physician, WCI Founder Debt—there may be no more loaded word in personal finance and its endless debates. It is sometimes (generally inappropriately) equated with slavery. It is also sometimes equated (also inappropriately) with “financial freedom” and “other people's money”. Debt is an important part of our financial system and a useful tool, but it can also serve up financial ruin and it can maintain poverty. In this article, we're going to talk about all things debt. I hope you walk away with a new and more open-minded perspective, some new strategies, and some new respect for the power of debt for good and evil. Table of Contents The Benefits of Debt The Dangers...
This post is sponsored by Warner Bros. All comments and opinions are my own.In today's post, I want to encourage you to watch Young Sheldon because this show gives insight into what the world is like for my autistic son and my experience as his parent. Obviously, the show is a fictional comedy, but the team does an amazing job of creating a light-hearted view of issues that my son experiences. The show creates an enjoyable entertainment experience while also helping you to consider the world from a different viewpoint. Young Sheldon is now on 5 times a week. Here in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro, we watch the show on channel 33 (CW33) at 6pm (CST). Check here for your...
