What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland's School Success - Anu Partanen - National - The Atlantic

What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland's School Success - Anu Partanen - National - The Atlantic

A family learns the true meaning of the vow “in sickness and in health” - The Washington Post

A family learns the true meaning of the vow “in sickness and in health” - The Washington Post

One of the most beautiful love stories I have read, EVER.

Clayton Christensen: How Pursuit of Profits Kills Innovation and the U.S. Economy - Forbes

Clayton Christensen: How Pursuit of Profits Kills Innovation and the U.S. Economy - Forbes

This makes SO MUCH SENSE.

Led by the child who simply knew - The Boston Globe

Led by the child who simply knew - The Boston Globe

This article is a hard read because the thought of transgender children is a challenging one. To be honest, I would have been opposed to aiding a minor in transitioning genders, until I read this article. It is thought-provoking and informative. Full kudos to the parents of this child for trusting, respecting, and accepting her.

Do Bach flower remedies have a ro... [Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2007] - PubMed - NCBI

Do Bach flower remedies have a ro... [Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2007] - PubMed - NCBI

"The use of Bach flower remedies has brought about positive emotional changes in the majority of clients in this study. Whilst it is difficult to draw a definitive conclusion as to significance of the therapeutic value of these remedies in relation to pain above that of a placebo, the results are encouraging. In particular, relief of negative emotions and promotion of positive thought including how clients opened up about, and dealt with, emotional issues. The indication is that potential for Bach flower remedies as a therapeutic agent in the relief of pain does exist and is worthy of further qualitative and quantitative investigation through robust, purpose-designed studies to replicate and progress the results shown here."

Gluten-free banana-chocolate-chip bread

1 stick butter (one quarter-cup)

1 cup sugar

1.5 – 2.0 cups applesauce

2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 and one-quarter cups flour (can use gluten-free flour from Bulk Barn – you can't tell the difference)

milk chocolate chips to taste, one-quarter to one-half a cup (optional)

In large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add bananas, eggs, and applesauce. Combine baking soda and flour. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix, stirring just enough to moisten the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour batter into 2 greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 55 mins or until bread tests done. Run knife around edge and turn out immediately. Cool on wire racks.

Effect of delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping on neonatal outcomes and iron status at 4 months: a randomised controlled trial | BMJ

Effect of delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping on neonatal outcomes and iron status at 4 months: a randomised controlled trial | BMJ

Babies whose umbilical cords were clamped 3 mins or more had better iron levels at 4 months of age compared to those whose cords were clamped within 10 seconds of birth. FYI.

Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory // University of Notre Dame

Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory // University of Notre Dame

James J. McKenna is probably THE expert on co-sleeping. It's a longer video interview (12 mins) but his discussion of bed-sharing is thoroughly considered and articulate. A pleasure to watch someone who is so good at what he does.