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Best Vegetables to Plant in April

Picture from Kaboompics.com

 

For all of the gardeners out there, UFSEEDS makes a comprehensive list of the best vegetables to plant in April. They break it down by weather zones and list which vegetable grows best in the different zones. They also have a list of the best things to plant by state at the bottom of the webpage!

Travel Photographer of the Year – 2020

Photo from medium.com by RangoRay

 

The Guardian created this awesome showcase of pictures taken throughout the world by multiple photographers. These pictures range from simple juxtaposition and contrast to stills being taken. This showcase is worth looking at if you need to be cheered up!

Your Kids Aren’t Too Old For Picture Books, and Neither Are You

Picture by Charlotte Mei

The New York Times, Pamela Paul, wrote an article about the benefits of picture books for all generations. In her article, she makes a point that picture books in their mere essence are pictures that tell a story the same as Instagram and TikTok. Pamela talks about how letting your children read picture books for a longer period of time helps develop their visual skills needed for the visual world we live in today.

Helping Teens Cope with COVID Restrictions and Rules

The New York Times adolescences columnist and psychologist, Lisa Damour, talks about how to empathize with your teen during COVID. Your teen may want to go out and have friends whose life seemingly hasn’t changed. This can be a difficult situation to be in as a parent but you can help your teen through it all.