helpful

Illustration of a sundial being tossed about on a stormy sea against a purple sky. In the shadow of the sundial is the silhouette of a person.

Arts

22 tips for 2022: If you want to succeed, choose your failures — in advance

6:00am January 09, 2022

by Andee Tagle

If you feel like you're always running behind on your task list and can never quite get enough done, it's probably because you've got too much to do. Try strategic underachievement.

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Photo of a hand pouring a glass of red wine on a white T shirt.

Arts

22 tips for 2022: How to get rid of that wine stain

6:01am January 01, 2022

by Elissa Nadworny

Still trying to get that spill from last night out of your rug? Get a stubborn wine or berry stain out by pouring boiling water through the stained material.

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The author's daughter, Rosy, at age 2 as she does dishes — voluntarily. Getting her involved in chores did lead to the kitchen being flooded and dishes being broken. But she is still eager to help.

Health & Safety

Are We Raising Unhelpful, Bossy Kids? Here's The Fix

5:05pm March 05, 2021

by Michaeleen Doucleff

In some cultures kids roll their eyes when asked to do chores. In others, they'll pitch in without even being asked. Researchers have identified two key practices to raise helpful children.