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Podcast Transcript September 6, 2024: How the Paralympics Helps Us Talk to Kids about Limb Differences and $100 Million for Our National Parks
Episode Description This week's positive news: Arielle starts us off by talking about the ongoing Paralympics, and how this event presents the perfect opportunity for parents to address their kids' questions and curiosities about limb differences. Then Karissa brings to our attention the Read More...
France will test a nationwide mobile phone ban for students under the age of 15
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In an ambitious bid to reduce excessive screen time among young children, France plans to trial a mobile phone ban in over 200 secondary schools. This plan, which will compel students to relinquish their phones upon arriving at school, expands on the existing Read More...
Using the Paralympics to encourage conversations about limb differences with kids
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Children are naturally curious about the world around them, especially the people that cross their paths. When kids observe someone whose body looks different from theirs, such as a person with a limb difference, they are more prone to ask questions—often Read More...
US National Parks get a historic $100 million boost
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The U.S. National Park system recently received a dramatic boost with the announcement of a $100 million commitment from Lilly Endowment Inc., the largest single donation in the National Park Foundation's history. The National Park Foundation, the National Read More...
Saturn at its brightest: a stargazer's guide to 'Saturn at opposition'
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM This week provides a rare opportunity for stargazers. Saturn will be at opposition on the night of September 7-8, offering the greatest time of year to see the ringed planet. When Saturn is in opposition, Earth is squarely between Saturn and the Sun, making Read More...
5 top tips for getting your kids ready for the new school yearÂ
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The adjustment from carefree days of summer to the regulated atmosphere of school can be difficult for children. They may experience a mix of enthusiasm, worry, melancholy, and uncertainty when the new school year begins. Listen and validate: understanding Read More...
NHS 111 expands to provide 24-hour mental health crisis support
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a big step forward for mental health care, England has become one of the first countries to provide 24-hour help for people in crisis via a single phone line. Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency can now contact a trained expert by dialing NHS 111 Read More...
How to shake off a stranger's bad vibes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It happens to the best of us: you're out in the world, going about your business, and a stranger's rudeness rattles you. Whether it's a stinging remark about your outfit, an aggressive driver cutting you off, or someone coming at you dramatically Read More...
University students transform workouts into power with energy-generating gym equipment
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine getting on the treadmill and knowing that every stride you take burns calories and helps keep the lights on. At Brown University, this is exactly what is happening. The Nelson Fitness Center has transformed exercise into a green energy initiative, Read More...
Podcast Transcript August 30, 2024: Farewell Sphen, One Half of Iconic Gay Penguin Couple and Secret Languages in Relationships
Episode Description This week's lovey-dovey news: Both Karissa and Arielle are feeling the love this week! Karissa shares the love story of Magic and Sphen, the same-sex Gentoo penguin couple from Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium, who became symbols of equality and love. Unfortunately, Sphen passed Read More...