Smile is one of the best things that any human has, and the teeth that are the centrepiece has a great deal of effect how good the smiles are. If your teeth are in a great state or condition, it’s safe to say that your smile could even brighten others’ lives around you. But, in […] … learn more→

When Toni Morrison died on Aug. 5, the world lost one of its most influential literary voices. But Morrison wasn’t a literary wunderkind. “The Bluest Eye,” Morrison’s first novel, wasn’t published until she was 39. And her last, “God Help the Child,” appeared when she was 84. Morrison published four novels, four children’s books, many essays […] … learn more→

Children require foster care for many reasons, ranging from neglect and abuse to housing insecurity and parent incarceration. While the system is intended to protect and shelter children, the transition and reality of living in foster care can take a massive psychological toll on kids. That’s why a growing number of healthcare professionals are prescribing […] … learn more→

Every year fans of sports games have to consider if the new version of their favorite title is worth their money. Sports games often offer a similar experience refreshing it with new team rosters and a couple of cool additions. However, NBA 2K20 Steam release promises to be vastly different this time around, at least […] … learn more→

Have you ever attempted to define Asian cuisine’s complex flavours? Without doubt the dishes are delicious, but what sets this cuisine apart from the rest is the signature taste that each dish carries. Asian gourmet food offer tastes that go beyond sweet, salty, sour or bitter. A true Asian food lover or even someone who’s […] … learn more→

“I’m bored” is a statement many parents dread hearing during the summer holidays. Should parents scramble to fill the unstructured time of summer for their kids — so they don’t complain of nothing to do (or worse, get into trouble)? Or should they allow children time, perhaps, to be bored? Indeed, today, the popular idea exists, […] … learn more→

Recently, I started a new job. One of the first things on my to-do list was to employ someone to work with me. I thought that it might be useful to reflect on the recruitment process, particularly for academics who are looking for an alternative academic job (an ‘alt-ac job’ as some people call it)—an administrative […] … learn more→

As digital technologies facilitate the growth of both established and emerging organizations, the darker facets of the digital economy are beginning to emerge. In recent years many unethical practices have been revealed, including the seizure and use of consumer data, anti-competitive activities , and secret social experiments . But what do young people who grew up with the internet think […] … learn more→

The time children spend watching television or mobile phones is a common concern among parents. And it is more so in summer when every day becomes a blank check full of hours with our children. We live immersed in a digital society that subjects current parents to the social pressure of “zero screens”. This pressure is a […] … learn more→

As the use of mindfulness has increased globally, its importance in education has also been recognised. Though it is not yet on any curriculum, it is being used in schools around the world to improve pupils’ well-being, mental health, social and emotional learning, concentration and cognition. Many schools are now enrolling their teachers on mindfulness courses too, so that they can eventually teach […] … learn more→