Kids today are more depressed than they were during the Great Depression. Here’s why.

When I first heard about how common it has become for some schools to withhold recess from kids as a disciplinary tool, my heart was heavy. Play is a very important part of childhood. I’m not even sure I realized how important until I heard this man, who makes his living studying play, talk about…

Family

The liberating ‘realness’ of normal house mess in an age of curated perfection

Wholesome

Landlord evicted her after 7 years. She took her entire garden with her on the way out.

Animals

The Dutch practice of ‘cow cuddling’ may lower stress and boost mindfulness

Culture

‘SNL’ cast can’t keep it together during a sketch where Ego Nwodim battles her steak dinner