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Guest Post: “Stardust” by Neil Shubin

An excerpt from The Universe Within
by Neil Shubin

All the galaxies in the cosmos, like every creature on the planet, and every atom, molecule, and body on Earth are deeply connected. That connection begins at a single point 13.7 billion years ago…

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The Power of Believing That You Can Improve

A TEDx Norrkoping Talk, by Carol Dweck

Dr. Dweck explains the power of responding to children with “Not Yet” when they’re having trouble understanding. If they are told “Not Yet”, they experience a problem as one they can solve given time and guidance, rather than something they have “failed”. Instead of setting children up for failure, low self-esteem, and cheating, we can help them become curious, interested in learning, and excited by a challenge!

Click here to watch Carol Dweck’s talk