Why telling your kid to “try harder” can make them give up faster, according to a psychologist

"Try harder" can read to a stuck kid as "you're not smart enough"—and make them quit. Here's what a psychologist's research ...
Cracked on MSN

18 Vintage Pics from When Summer Shorts Were at Their Best

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A Mom Found Out Her Son Had Been Throwing Away His Graded Tests Before Coming Home Because He Said the Car Ride Was Easier Without Them

For weeks, Lauren noticed her son Evan seemed unusually relaxed during the drive home from school. He would talk about sports, friends, and random things that happened during the day, but he never ...
THE WEEK

‘Tributes pour in’

“Foreign policy hawk” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) “chided Trump” but “became an ally,” The Washington Post says on Monday’s front page. “Tributes pour in for GOP stalwart,” USA Today says. “U.S. and ...
Consumer Reports

Why a Front-Loader Uses So Little Water

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Ever wonder how a front-loading ...
The New Yorker

The Front Row

Arnaud Desplechin’s vigorous tale of a pianist’s return home to a mentor and an ex-lover lines up its characters’ traits like dominoes, and ignores the world they live in. The new movie details the ...
Forbes

The Psychology Behind The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...
Paige Minds The Gap on MSN

26 free things to do in Washington DC on a budget

Planning a budget-friendly trip to DC? Explore free things to do in Washington DC, from Smithsonian museums to monuments and ...