The Indigenous Rituals That Heal Us
How the Medicine Wheel can guide us to transform communities that have suffered from racial injustice
Health & Happiness
A Mom鈥檚 Guide to Decluttering: Why My Kids Gave Up Almost All Their Toys
I hate clutter, and one morning I just couldn't take it anymore. Here's how I got my kids to throw out their toys and tidy up our house.
I鈥檓 My Daughter鈥檚 Best Friend. How Do I Help Her Become Her Own Person?
Our isolated life on the farm keeps my family close, but it can also stand in the way of my daughter becoming her own person.
Rev. Sekou on Today鈥檚 Civil Rights Leaders: 鈥淚 Take My Orders From 23-Year-Old Queer Women鈥�
A leading activist pastor speaks about the emerging face of civil rights leadership in 21st century America.
Can We Learn About Empathy From Torturing Robots? This MIT Researcher Is Giving It a Try
Should we treat robots sort of like animals, or strictly as tools? Researcher Kate Darling says the time has come to take these questions seriously.
Swapping Screen Time for Getting Dirty: Why Kids Need to Spend 麻豆社事件 Time Outside
In his book 鈥淗ow to Raise a Wild Child,鈥� Dr. Scott D. Sampson argues that the current disconnect between kids and the natural world is a threat to their physical, mental, and emotional health.
Truth and Reconciliation at Work: How These Commissions Help Heal Wounds From Racial Injustice
Fania Davis explains how Truth and Reconciliation Commissions can help communities heal from a history of racial violence and oppression.
7 Small Towns Taking Big Steps to Get People Walking
These communities are helping residents take steps towards healthier lives by making walking a priority.
Bikesharing Trends to Watch in 2015
There are a number of bikesharing trends to be excited about this year, from better technology to increased access in low-income communities.
Finding a House That Fits Is About 麻豆社事件 Than Just Size
Going from a suburban Versailles to a cabin in the woods was just what I needed to find home.
How Buying the Local Post Office Will Help My Family Farm and Small Town Survive
I never thought farming would mean owning a post office. But looking at my community and our need to define ourselves as a place, that seems to be our family farm's next job.
Why Bree Newsome鈥檚 Action Was the 鈥淎mazing Grace鈥� I Needed
She showed us that we liberate ourselves through our actions. She reminded us, in the midst of deep sorrow, that we, who want to see a better America, must keep living, fighting, breathing, doing.
A Rabbi’s Plea: We Need Slavery Reparations In Order to Move Forward
It鈥檚 clear that the trauma of slavery continues to impact the contemporary American psyche.
How My Family Farm Is Like a Team of Superheros
As I begin to take over my parent鈥檚 farm, I鈥檝e learned how important it is for my family to celebrate our strengths, acknowledge our weaknesses, and work together as a team.
How a White Supremacist Became a Civil Rights Activist
The story of a KKK leader鈥檚 transformation shows us that we need not live forever with the kind of violence we saw in Charleston last week.
10 Things I Swore I鈥檇 Never Do As A Parent鈥擜nd What I Learned From Doing Them Anyway
When it was my turn to raise kids, I was certain I鈥檇 get it all right. But parenting doesn鈥檛 happen by the book.
Things White People Should Never Say
鈥淚鈥檓 not racist, but...鈥� and other things to avoid saying when talking about race.
Video: How to Pickle Beets
The simple and easy way to pickle your beets at home.
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” Director on Making the Quirky Film that Became a Sundance Hit
For Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, shooting this funny, intimate film was a healing experience.
5 Medicinal Herbs Already Growing in Your Backyard
These herbs aren't just for cooking鈥攈ere's how you can use them to treat ailments from asthma to anxiety.
How Do You Say Goodbye to a Family Pet?
When my family's dog passed away, I was faced with the question of how to talk to my children about sadness and death.
Can America Heal Its Racial Wounds? We Asked Desmond Tutu and His Daughter
South Africans surprised everyone by transitioning to a relatively peaceful post-apartheid society. Here鈥檚 what Americans can learn.
Like to Blame Others When Bad Things Happen? Here’s What You’re Missing Out On
This best-selling author explains why blame is bad for us and our relationships.
The Radical Homemaker鈥檚 Guide to Watching Your Parents Age
When my mom had a medical emergency on Mother's Day, I was reminded to cherish the time I have with her.
His Ancestors Were Slave Traders and Hers Were Slaves. What They Learned About Healing from a Roadtrip
We embarked upon a journey to test whether two people 聴could come to grips with deep, traumatic, historic wounds and find healing. We had no idea where we would end up.
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