Study shows how Viking age left mark on genetics of Scandinavians

Why Mothers’ Choices About Work and Family Often Feel Like No Choice at All
Why teen depression rates are rising faster for girls than boys
When Your Mother Is Too Close for Comfort… that is the case for him and his mother.
A Man Can’t Do That
You Don’t Want Hygge. You Want Social Democracy.
My kids are not an inconvenience
The Yiddish Word that Helps Me Be a Loving Parent
How to use nunchi, a Korean 'superpower,' to achieve your New Year's resolutions

Practice the pause. Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you're about to react harshly and you'll avoid doing and saying things you'll later regret. - Lori Deschene
5 Reasons Your Kids Need You to Abandon the Busy Life
May your day be full of magic and may you not be too busy to see it. - Brad

Niksen Is The Dutch Concept We Could All Use More Of

Using Self-Care to Restore Compassion
America's Schools Are 'Profoundly Unequal,' Says U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Why Are Our Most Important Teachers Paid the Least? Ninety percent of brain development occurs between birth and five years of age, yet we do not adequately invest in early education programs or educators. Day in and day out, early childhood educators give everything they have to their students when they themselves are barely making ends meet. Think of what the next generation could achieve if we paid early education professionals living wages and the benefits they deserve - Bernie Sanders
You’re Sick. Whose Fault Is That? What is the proper balance between personal responsibility, healthcare access and health insurance costs? As long as the system is dysfunctional -- unhealthy -- itself, I don't see how we can decide! (AND assigning blame or fault is the wrong paradigm, IMO. DM) ..."That individuals bear some responsibility for their health is undeniable. Behavior contributes to nearly half of cancer deaths in the United States, and up to 40 percent of all deaths. But viewing personal responsibility as a central driver of longer lives and lower medical costs is problematic...."Personal responsibility is, of course, not a binary construct. When we say unhealthy behavior — overeating, smoking, excessive alcohol use — is not your fault, we may rob people of the initiative to change it. When we say that same behavior is all your fault, we fail to recognize a more complex reality: Health is a product of genes, environment, work, education, family, medical care and many other factors."
Getting rid of ‘stuff’ saved my motherhood
‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian
HOLLY BUTCHER: 1990-2018
If Today is Hard
How to Have a Better Relationship "Good relationships don’t happen overnight. They take commitment, compromise, forgiveness and most of all — effort"
Debunking Myths About Estrangement
She sees 'why women end up in shelters': Many facing big financial challenges amid divorce ; I am grateful that my mom is helping me.

Climate change is going to drive thousands of refugees to cooler countries, Meet the anti-Trump candidate running to become the United States’ first Native American governor, I don't live in Idaho and I want Paulette Jordan win
There’s a reason using a period in a text message makes you sound angry
Winter storm threatens East Coast, bringing temps colder than Mars
Charlottesville selects first black female mayor
Gender discrimination comes in many forms. Here's why
Is California turning into a Scandinavian country?
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Takes Off In 2018, Lands In 2017
‘Bomb cyclone’ to blast East Coast before polar vortex uncorks tremendous cold late this week
Winter Storm Could Bring Snow And Sleet To U.S. East Coast
Here Are Your Cold Weather Conversation Starters For Today

The Shortest Days Of The Year, And The Worst Traffic Of The Season
Idaho Leads U.S. As Fastest Growing State, Census Bureau Reports
30 Most Exciting Food Cities in America 2017. Portland is not on the list..surprise!
Is This The Saddest Christmas Tree In The World?
Science says holiday music is bad for your mental health
Lying to your kids about Santa might be good for their development, my kiddo hasn't asked it yet. So not lying involved.
Illinois Holocaust Museum Preserves Survivors' Stories — As Holograms
On Christmas Eve, Pass The Pierogi And The Memories
The “backlash” against Star Wars: The Last Jedi, explained
Why We Kiss Under Mistletoe And Toast With Eggnog
Smør Bullar: The Classic Danish Christmas Cookie No One Has Heard Of
At Christmas, The Swedish Smörgåsbord Redefines Over The Top
America Stresses Over Making Time for Holiday Cheer

I think this is the starting for all the cultural festivals... I remember the Greek, Polish.. German.. French..... Italians.. etc etc

MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL

Jared Kushner Once Allegedly Admitted That Donald Trump Lies to His Base Because He Thinks They’re Stupid
Illegal Border Crossings Are Down, And So Is Business For Smugglers
Trump expected to withdraw from Paris climate deal
Nordic leaders troll Trump orb photo
The Bullshitter-in-Chief
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler under fire after asking feds to revoke permit for pro-Trump rally
Mom of MAX attack victim to Trump: 'Take action' against hate
Trump Reportedly Wants to Stop Germans From Selling So Many Cars Here, Where They’re Made
Trump's ally-angering trip abroad, explained in 7 images
Boehner Says Apart From Foreign Policy, Trump Has Been 'A Complete Disaster'
Obama Photographer Expertly Trolls Donald Trump's NATO 'Shove'
Trump Reportedly Called Germans 'Very Bad,' Vowed To Stop German Car Sales In The U.S.
As Trump Slams NATO Allies, Obama Defends 'International Order'
GOP senators urge Trump to make ‘clean exit’ from Paris Agreement

30 questions to ask your kid, instead of how was your day.
Your Penis Won’t Fall Off And Other Things Boys Should Know
10 Dark Parenting Truths We Never Talk About, maybe to some others, not me!
The 10-Minute Morning Routine of Consistently Successful People
What Lies On The Other Side Of Six, these times will come faster than I can imagine, anticipate and be ready for.
Sometimes I Cry
The 16 countries with the world's best healthcare systems
The 9 Ways To Divorce-Proof Your Marriage, same message, be kind.
Hilarious Husband Documents His "Miserable" Family-Less Vacation to Puerto Rico
His Wife Said She Wanted More Pics Of Their Kids. This Dad Delivered.
New research shows being bilingual is better for aging brains
4 Ways The Obamacare Repeal Will Affect Parents Across The Nation

Julbord Holiday Buffet

Hosted by Broder Söder at Nordia House

When Kids are Bullied, What Can Parents Do?
21 Rookie mistakes every mom had made
How Much of a Hot Mess Is Your Minivan? No mini van for me.. lol
How to Turn Your School Into a Maker Haven
10 Reasons I Quit Competitive Parenting "chuckle"
What Are Microaggressions? Let Clackamas High Students Show You
Yet Another Reason Why Parents Should Put Phones Away Around Kids
20 Things That Keep Moms Sane(ish) #4, #10, #16.. pretty good ;)
The Message Behind “Be Good” and What to Say Instead
Feeling Like The World’s Worst Mother "Parenting is a learning process, and like any other aspect of life, it has both good and bad days. As much as we’d like to, we cannot protect our little ones from everything. Even our best attempts will always eventually come up short."
Trust Your Baby And Ditch The Diapers
Weasel Apparently Shuts Down World's Most Powerful Particle Collider, RIP weasel.. this happened at where I worked several times in the past.. IT was electrifying to the rodents!
Hey New Mama, Do Me A Favor, I remind myself daily of how tiny Gabe once was and so much progress and growth had he experience... everyday is an achievement for the both of us.
This Princeton professor's list of his failures is the most reassuring thing you'll read today
3 Dangerous Myths about Innovators and Creators
Mom Encourages Other Women To Make Peace With Their Post-Baby Bodies
These tweets from Ryan Reynolds on Parenting will make you want him as your dad
Donald Trump And The Fluidity Of Racism
Sleep Regression: It’s Not Just For Babies
How Massachusetts Became The Best State In Education
'The grim truth behind the Scandinavian miracle' – the nations respond
Life in the Robot Age: When We’re All Unemployed