You can do it, baby!
Source: Aeon
Journalist Leslie Garrett argues that adults shouldn’t tell children, “You could be anything,” but rather, “Be what you’re capable of.”
People
Listening Is an Act of Love
Source: StoryCorps
Do you know someone whose story should be heard—and remembered? StoryCorps is a spectacular project in which people just like you, your family, and your friends sit down to chat and record stories from their lives. Visit the site to hear some amazing tales and watch a few videos. When you’ve finished, click the “Record Your Story” link to find out how you, too, can see to it that the stories of your family and friends get heard.
Conflict Resolution Skills
Source: HelpGuide.org
The most you can control in any conflict is one side—your own. Learn ways to manage your emotions and use approaches that will help you work toward resolving conflicts with other people.
The Secret Annex Online
Go back in time to explore the hiding place of Anne Frank on this website. With background information on the people, places, and things that happened, as well as an interactive 3D model of the secret annex, this site provides a truly immersive experience.
How Culture Shapes Emotions
Source: Psychology Today
Our emotions, such as shame, are largely determined by the environment and people in which we are surrounded.
Failure Is Your Friend: A New Freakonomics Radio Podcast
Source: Freakonomics
In this podcast, you will hear about how to predict the possibility of failure, how to avoid actually going through the failure, and then what can you do to sidestep it. Listen in to learn how to think ahead before you act.
10 Great Summer Jobs For Teens
Source: Forbes
Aside from providing a little extra pocket money, what are the benefits of a summer job? Forbes Magazine lists ten jobs that will provide an opportunity for gaining lifelong, transferable skills.
Tacoma teen speaks with Dr. Jill Biden on transgender, nonbinary rights
Source: K5 News
Stella Keating, the youngest transgender person to testify in front of the US Senate, spoke with Dr. Jill Biden about her advocacy surrounding transgender and non-binary youth.
‘Forest gardens’ show how Native land stewardship can outdo nature
Source: National Geographic
While modern human environmental intervention often has a negative impact, forest gardens grown by Indigenous communities prove that humans can live in harmony with nature and improve ecosystems.
Gilded Age Wives Set Philanthropy’s Gold Standard
Source: Philanthropy Women
The philanthropy of the wives of some of the richest men in American history supported universities, museums, and other institutions. They redefined the traditional role of wealthy women, setting a standard for today’s philanthropic community. Learn more in this short feature.