Participation Trophies Are participation trophies good for kids? There are pros and cons to handing out medals to children who haven’t actually won anything. AT THE END of many sports tournaments and spelling bees, all the contestants are honored for their effort—even...
The Paradox of Choice The Paradox of Choice The paradox of choice is a deliciously ironic puzzle at the heart of modern life: the more choices we have, the less happy we tend to be with the choices we make. It sounds backward, doesn’t it? After all, freedom and...
Is Being a Sport Fan Good for your Health Is Being a Sports Fan Good for Your Health? Sports isn’t just about wins and losses – it’s about connection. Being part of a team’s community comes with plenty of joy and psychological perks. That rush of excitement when your...
Smartest Kids in the World A Little Bit About the Smartest Kids in the World Aelita Andre, 9 years old She started smearing paint on a canvas when she was merely nine months old and the rest, they say, is history. An abstract expressionist painter, the...
