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Parent and child play with blocks and a feelings card on the carpet in a sunlit room.

Why child development experts avoid time-outs-and use more effective discipline methods instead

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

The little boy is sitting on the bottom step, legs swinging, cheeks still wet. Behind the closed door, his mother...

Person cooking a sunny side up egg in a frying pan on a kitchen counter with ingredients in the background.

Fry eggs without sticking: use flour-no butter or water needed.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

The pan is already hot, the coffee is cooling on the counter, and you have exactly six minutes before a...

A scientist works on a rotor at a lab bench with a small airplane visible outside the hangar.

France’s top aircraft engine maker opens a new plant in Singapore, tapping into a future €95 billion market.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Chapo (about 20 words): A quiet shift is reshaping commercial aviation-far from cabin windows and jet noise-inside discreet, humming electrical...

Person hanging macramé wall art in a minimalist room with sunlight, cushions, rolled mat, and smartphone on stool.

Why certain rooms echo more than others

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Later that week, you visit a friend in a tiny cottage. In the empty apartment, the first thing you notice...

Man measuring around lit wood stove, holding papers, basket with logs nearby.

How do you choose the right wood stove? Here are five key tips to consider before buying.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

The first snowflakes were tapping the window when Mark realized his living room was warm… and strangely disappointing. The brand-new...

Pouring red wine from a bottle into a glass decanter on a wooden table with corks and a lit candle nearby.

Wine bottles have a deep indentation at the bottom to make the glass stronger and trap sediment, not for easier pouring.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

The restaurant was loud, the tablecloth stained with red rings, and everyone watched the ritual without really knowing what was...

People in winter attire enjoying a festive meal at a wooden table in a snowy village market setting.

Medieval peasants likely enjoyed the holiday season more than we do today.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

That long stretch between the last harvest and the first plowing created a strange, forgotten rhythm: hard lives, yes, but...

Two people conversing at a cafe table with coffee, plants in the background, and natural light.

Slowly nodding while listening can make others trust you and open up more.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

At the corner table, a woman in a gray blazer leaned forward, eyes fixed on the man across from her....

Yellow dump truck driving on a dusty road at a construction site with mountains in the background.

China deploys driverless trucks to access a €45 billion mine in a hostile environment.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Far from any city, high in the Kunlun Mountains, a Chinese mining project is quietly redefining how far automation can...

Person happily washing their hair with shampoo in a sunlit bathroom, next to a sink with toiletries and a plant.

A gentle “low-poo” method helps teens control oily hair during puberty without harshly stripping the scalp.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Her face is clean, her hoodie is fresh, her eyeliner is perfect. But her hair? Greasy roots, a flat fringe,...

Person in cozy attire adjusts wall thermostat in a sunlit living room with a steaming mug on the table.

Heating: 19°C is outdated-experts share the new recommended temperature

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Outside, drizzle taps the window. Inside, her teenage son is wrapped in a blanket, claiming he can’t feel his toes....

Woman working on a laptop at a table with a coffee mug and hourglass.

A simple routine to shift from work to personal time

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

m., the laptop is shut, but the workday isn’t over. Your brain is still on that email, still replaying the...

Doctor in blue scrubs holding a specimen container beside a patient in a hospital bed, medical equipment in the background.

Hospitalized in critical condition, doctors find the cause-a toothpick!

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Within days, he was fighting for his life. A web of infections and organ problems baffled specialists-until one tiny, everyday...

Person wearing gloves pouring sunflower seeds for birds, with a chickadee in flight and a cardinal perched nearby.

We say we love birds, but we often overlook the one food that could truly help them survive.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Most people want to help. Most people get it wrong. Every winter, well-meaning households scatter scraps for hungry birds and...

Hands arranging pebbles in a tray with potted plants on a sunny windowsill.

Placing a pebble tray under plants naturally increases humidity during winter.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Leaves that were glossy in October start to crisp at the edges. A fiddle-leaf fig sulks in the corner, dropping...

Person holding money beside an ATM with "Session ended" on the screen and a smartphone on the keypad.

Press this button after using an ATM to protect yourself from scams.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

For many people, that’s the entire ATM routine. Yet one extra tap can stop thieves in their tracks. Across Europe...

A person wearing gloves tends to plants in a garden bed, with a spade and gardening supplies nearby.

Gardeners warn that this plant attracts snakes much more than people think and advise against planting it near homes.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

The first time Emma noticed the plant, it was on a neighbor’s Pinterest-perfect patio. Tall, lush, with glossy leaves and...

Person in a brown jacket loading a car trunk with winter supplies, including a bag, ice scraper, and snow salt, surrounded by

Heavy snow is forecast to begin tonight.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

You hear that muffled silence outside-the one that tells you the city is changing costumes. Phone screens light up with...

Person applying lubricant to window hinge with a cloth nearby; olives and lemon on the windowsill.

Rubbing olive oil on a squeaky hinge only works briefly-over time, it becomes sticky and collects dust.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

The first time you rubbed olive oil on a squeaky hinge, it probably felt like magic. A quiet kitchen again,...

Hands cooking potatoes in a skillet, with steam rising, next to a smartphone on a tripod in a kitchen setting.

This classic dish, revamped by a Michelin-starred chef, is a big hit on social media.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 01, 2026

Since the past few weeks, that’s exactly what’s been happening on foodies’ Instagram and TikTok feeds: a humble dish, forgotten...

Man and woman talking at a kitchen table with notebooks and mugs, man gestures with hand on chest.

People who always need the last word often feel unheard from childhood.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • January 31, 2026

Two friends met again-same topic as last week, same rising tension. One tried to wrap it up calmly: “Let’s just...