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Children learn to be alone through love, not distance

There is something that makes adults uneasy about a child playing alone. A kid absorbed in something private at a playground edge, a bedroom ...

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $942m over child harms

New Mexico just became the first state to hold Meta financially liable for harms to children’s mental health. The total bill is now $942m. ...

Struggling to cut down on sugar? These 4 strategies are sure to help

Are you trying to prioritize your health by committing to a more nutrient-dense diet but, like many others, feel “hooked” on sugar? At times, ...

France’s composting mandate, ‘compost obligatoire’—a transformative env...

France implemented a bold waste management policy known as the 'compost obligatoire', which went into effect on January 1, 2024. This innovative legislation requires ...

The surprising history of pumpkins: from ancient staple to autumn icon

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Pumpkin spice lattes, jack-o’-lanterns, and Thanksgiving pies: pumpkins are the unofficial mascots of fall. But behind their seasonal ...