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pocket forests reduce urban heat

environment

Urban Heat Islands: Cooling Cities With Pocket Forests

Building pocket forests can significantly reduce urban heat islands, but how do these small green spaces make a big difference?

Joanne Blackwood
July 26, 2025

passing stories across generations

Family

Inter‑Generational Storytelling to Preserve Heritage

Preserving cultural heritage through inter-generational storytelling connects past and…

Joanne Blackwood
August 29, 2025

billionaire budgeting mental models

Wealth Creation

Mental Models of Billionaires—Applied to Daily Budgeting

Just as billionaires leverage mental models for wealth, applying these strategies to…

Joanne Blackwood
August 29, 2025

family meetings foster cooperation

Family

Family Meetings: Turning Chaos Into Collaboration

Just when family meetings seem chaotic, discover how simple strategies can transform…

Joanne Blackwood
August 29, 2025

brain sensing headbands debate

Meditation

Brain‑Sensing Headbands: Helpful or Distraction?

Navigating the benefits and pitfalls of brain-sensing headbands can be tricky—you'll…

Joanne Blackwood
August 28, 2025