Have you ever tried to tickle yourself just for giggles and realised it doesn't work? We've all been there. There's a good reason for this, and it all comes down to how ingenious our bodies are. This article will explore why you can't tickle yourself and how beautifully our brains and bodies work together to manage sensation. We'll also touch on a few more examples of similar mechanisms in action as we go along.
Entering the world of parenthood as a single dad, you undoubtedly encounter numerous joys and challenges. One challenge may be teaching your daughter about mindfulness - a key to good mental health.
Pulling back the mistletoe on the origins of Christmas, you'd find a delightful weave of cultures, traditions, and beliefs spanning thousands of years. History bears witness to the numerous rituals and festivities, some of which have been subtly woven into the fabric of what we now know and observe as Christmas. The crux of this article aims to throw a spotlight onto these diverse sources of the Christmas tradition.
I recently told my nine-year-old that she was in charge of dinner. I would act as sous chef and supply the ingredients, but she needed to decide what to cook. Her choice? Sausages and Spaghetti! What surprised me was that, while I regularly cook up Spaghetti Bolognese for the kids, it had been quite a while since I had done Sausages cut up as 'meatballs' in the sauce. It was a great idea, and we quickly set off to get the ingredients!
