Ready for your American parenting ideology to be rocked? It's time to give even little kids more autonomy, say experts — as in, 4-year-olds running errands on their own, kind of autonomy. Why? Studies have linked early autonomy to long-term motivation, independence and confidence. It is also associated with better performance in school and a decreased risk of drug and alcohol abuse. Wow. Head to the corner store and grab us some milk please, junior.
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Even a little bit of time in nature has amazing mood-lifting benefits and boosts our immune system. What's not to love! That's why it's important to make a connection with the outdoors a part of your everyday routine — just like taking a vitamin, say experts. So whether you're gearing up for a backpacking trip or a virtual aquarium tour, here arefive steps you can taketo get closer to nature.
Just how likely are you to pick up a case of COVID-19 on that upcoming flight, bus commute or train ride? This is what many Americans are trying to gauge after a Florida judge's ruling halted the federal requirement to wear a mask on most forms of public transit. Here's a rundown of risk levels on different forms of transport.
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