SKILLS EVERY KID SHOULD HAVE BY THE TIME THEY’RE 10
• They can cook an egg.
• They can react to an emergency.
• They can dress themselves.
• They know how to write a letter or email.
• They can sort through online news.
• They can care for another living thing.
• They can swim.
• They have a solid handshake.
• They can use a map.
CANADIANS SWEAR MORE THAN U.S. AND BRITISH RESIDENTS _ A study of swearing habits in Canada, Britain and the United States suggests Canadians are the most likely to curse while conversing with friends. The poll found 56 percent of Canadian respondents admitted to using profanity on a regular or occasional basis while talking to friends, compared with 51 percent in Britain and 46 percent in the United States.
WHY DRINKING BEER AND SCREAMING IS GOOD FOR YOU _ WomensDay.com highlighted a few things we’ve been told to shy away from, that are actually good for us.
• Drinking a huge cup of coffee, or two. A study proved that women have a 15 percent lower risk of depression after drinking two to three cups of coffee a day.
• Scream. Anger is a good emotion that motivates you to take action and fix what’s wrong. Three steps you need to take:
— Figure out exactly what triggered your anger.
— Consider any other emotions that may be behind your anger.
— Plan a course of action to fix the situation.
• Drink beer. Beer, if you don’t know, has disease-fighting anti-oxidants, iron, and dietary silicon, a mineral that promotes bone formation. Downside: calories. Stick to only one per day.
