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4 Ways to Make Summer Easier for Children With Autism

Transitional times of the year mean shifting schedules, which can be particularly challenging for children with autism and their families. Whether you’re just beginning to learn about cognitive special needs, or have many years of experience, gaining insight into what has helped other families cope can be valuable. Holly Robinson Peete, actress and autism advocate… Read more »

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How To Stop Politics From Controlling Your Emotions | Tim Snyder

Has the constant barrage of political news got you down? Yale University historian Timothy Snyder reminds us that looking at things from a historical perspective—and comparing your own perspective to this—can help you from becoming overwhelmed…

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Are millennials lazy whiners or victims of circumstance?

Michael Hobbes: So, there are three things that every millennial should know. The first one is that there is no evidence for any of the stereotypes about us. If you look at entitlement, if you look at selfishness, if you look at public opinion polling there’s as much evidence that we’re “worse than our parents”… Read more »

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A Russian City’s Surprising German Roots | National Geographic

When people think of Kaliningrad, Russia, they often picture beautiful beaches or a quaint fishing village. But during this stop in his World Cup tour of Russia, National Geographic reporter Sergey Gordeev discovers that the city’s German roots—from its architecture…