More than 3,150 medieval coins dating back to the Viking Age were found in a field in Norway, the largest such discovery in the country’s history. The search is ongoing, and archeologists expect there to be more in the vicinity. Discovered in a field near the village of Rena, in Innlandet County, they offer a […] The post Norway’s Largest-Ever Trove of Viking Age Coins Is ‘Historic Find’ By Metal Detectors appeared first on Good News Network.

Chipotle is showing appreciation to healthcare workers and teachers by handing out up to $2 million in free food. From now until May 12th, anyone working in those noble professions can enter for their chance to win a free entree e-gift card though healthcarethanks.chipotle.com and teacherthanks.chipotle.com. The company will then randomly select up to 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare employees to receive the prizes. Winners will be notified beginning May 13th, and they will have to verify their employment through ID.me within 48 hours. If people miss their notification emails or fail to verify their employment, a new batch of winners will be selected. Chipotle Has Give Away More Than $16 Million to Teachers and Healthcare Workers Since 2016 The move is all part of Chipotle’s annual recognition of Teacher’s Appreciation Week, which begins on May 4th and National Nurses Week, which begins on May 6th. “In 2025, the program received its highest participation to date,” a representative told PEOPLE, adding that Chipotle has given away over $16 million in food to medical workers and teachers over the past decade. The gift cards can be used for free regular menu entrée items and can be used in stores, through the app, or on the website. Winners must be at least 18 years old and be U.S. residents. This story’s featured image is by Kevin Carter/Getty Images.

Since the beginning of time, it’s probably safe to say that many parents are simply exhausted as they navigate child-rearing. It’s a delicate dance between being a helicopter parent and being checked out. And for some, that anxiety and restlessness can linger for a good portion of their child’s life. A parenting concept from well over half a century ago might be changing that once more. British pediatrician and psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott coined the phrase “good enough” parenting when he hypothesized that it was perhaps okay for parents to let their children, within healthy boundaries, learn important lessons on their own. The gist is that instead of attempting to oversee every single portion of a child’s life, a parent can step back and show up in ways that will ultimately guide them to a (hopefully) better outcome. Kids learn from our mistakes Dr. Ramani Durvasula (who simply goes by Dr. Ramani online) describes the notion succinctly in an interview clip with MedCircle. Here, she explains how vital it is for children to learn certain life lessons on their own. “We only need to be good enough. If we get it right every time… our kids learn from our mistakes. Every so often it takes us too long to soothe them. That’s when they learn to soothe themselves. We need to do ‘just enough’ mistakes so that they learn to do things by themselves.” In a 2016 piece for Psychology Today, author Marilyn Wedge, P.h.D. explains the idea evolves after infancy. “In discussing the mother (or other caretaker’s) adaptation to the needs of the baby, Winnicott thought that the ‘good enough mother’ starts out with an almost complete adaptation to her baby’s needs. She is entirely devoted to the baby and quickly sees to his every need. She sacrifices her own sleep and her own needs to fulfill the needs of her infant.” Not perfect but ‘good enough’ She notes that this can change as the baby gets older. “As time goes by, however, the mother allows the infant to experience small amounts of frustration. She is empathetic and caring but does not immediately rush to the baby’s every cry. Of course, at first the time limit to this frustration must be very short. She may allow the baby to cry for a few minutes before her nighttime feeding, but only for a few minutes. She is not “perfect,” but she is “good enough” in that the child only feels a slight amount of frustration.” @herdotie The “good enough parent” ⁠ ⁠ Seán Moncrieff joins his daughter Keelin as the first guest on Mother season 3.⁠ ⁠ @kee_mon and her father discuss why letting go of parenting expectations can be one the hardest challenges faced by parents.⁠ ⁠ Other themes explored include generational differences in parenting, the epiphany of first-time parental love, his role as a father in her life, and much more.⁠ ⁠ This is one episode you won’t want to miss! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts ⁠ ⁠ #keelinmoncrieff #seanmoncrieff #parenting #mother ♬ original sound – Herdotie – Herdotie Attunement Fiona Yassin, family psychotherapist and founder and clinical director of The Wave Clinic, shared her view of the idea of attunement with Upworthy: “For parents, it can be helpful to step away from the idea of getting parenting ‘right’ or ‘wrong.’ In mental health, we often talk about ‘good enough’ parenting, which has attunement at its core. This means being present for our children, noticing their needs, and responding in a way that helps them feel seen and supported. Children don’t need flawless caregivers, but they do need caregivers who’re reliably responsive.” She adds how important it is that parents give themselves some grace. “It’s impossible to attune 100% of the time, but as parents we want to be looking to attune to our child’s needs for a good chunk of time. It’s also really important for parents to understand that small ruptures, missed cues, or moments of misattunement are not failures; they’re part of being human. What matters for parents here is how we repair from those moments and model to a child that relationships can stretch and recover.” Avoid passing down anxiety Alli Spotts-DeLazzer (LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-C) was excited to speak to Upworthy about the concept. “So happy ‘good enough parenting’ is in the spotlight here! I’ve been preaching this ‘good enough’ concept and the mutual growth that can come from it for years now—as a marriage and family therapist and lead author of My Child Has an Eating Disorder. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The School of Life (@theschooloflifelondon) In trying to do things perfectly, parents may unintentionally pass down more anxiety and lack of self-trust than they realize. The growth is in the ruptures, the repairs, and the role modeling of the messiness of life and how it gets handled—sometimes beautifully and other times in ways that feel poor. In a world where perfection narratives and images are pushed daily on social media, it takes courage to sit in the mess and make it meaningful. If you want to support resilience in kids, this seems like an empowering direction for parenting to move toward. Even more important, it can reduce polarization and allow more room for nuance, humanity, and growth.” The post New study finds that ‘good enough’ parenting seems to be making a comeback and why that’s absolutely okay appeared first on Upworthy.

Period education can be an awkward topic for parents to tackle, but not for Payal Desai’s husband, Hiren. The mom of two boys caught a sweet conversation between Hiren and their sons about menstruation as they brushed their teeth together. His understanding tone and explanation of what women experience during their periods is being celebrated by fellow moms and viewers. “My husband reminding our boys that there is no shame (only empathy) in periods,” she captioned the video. @payalforstyle A monthly dose of #periodeducation from dad #fyp #dadofboys #dad #periodpositive ♬ crying into a pillow – i don’t like mirrors Dad explains periods to sons In the video, Hiren is chatting with his two sons as he begins to explain what periods are like for women. “I cut my finger yesterday and I needed a Band-Aid. Imagine what…Mom can’t put a Band-Aid on her vagina,” he says. One of the boys asks, “Isn’t that why there’s pads?” Hiren responds, “The pads absorb the blood, but it doesn’t make the pain go away. I’m sorry, but my little cut is not like what happens to Mom. So that’s why we have more sympathy and empathy for Mom. Like, be nice to her.” He then explains more about what is going on in a woman’s body during her period. “Mom’s hormones are impacted from her period, then the pain in the body…all kinds of things. It’s not just, ‘Oh no, some blood came out’,” he adds. Finally, Hiren tells the boys that it’s important to understand periods because one day they may have a partner who goes through menstruation, and that they need to be empathetic. “You’re gonna have a partner, and if it’s a woman, you’re gonna have to deal with that. Or you’re gonna have friends that are girls, and they’re gonna go through this,” he says. “Or classmates or teammates or partners. There’s one week a month when Mom wakes up and her body is telling her, ‘This is painful.'” Payal shares her thoughts In an interview with Upworthy, Payal explained why the talk Hiren had with their boys is important. “I’d want folks to know that in our home we aim to raise our boys with respect for themselves and deep empathy for others,” she says. “I wasn’t surprised to overhear my husband having this talk with them, which is part of ongoing conversations on how we can all show up for each other in times of need.” She also explained that she hopes it will help encourage other boy dads and moms to talk with their sons about periods. “On the topic of periods and menstruation, I think parents raising boys have a unique opportunity to help lift stigma that lead to misogyny and intolerance. We can raise boys to be a safe and understanding spaces for the women in their lives by being transparent—it’s biology after all!” Viewers respond Many viewers shared their support for Hiren’s chat with their sons, and shared their thoughts in the comments: “That man was MEANT to be a father, especially to young men! .” “This is the greenest flag of green flags that has ever flagged. You and those boys are very lucky.” “Imagine…. if ALL boys were parented this way. Just imagine …….” “THE INCLUSIVITY IN HIS LANGUAGE ” “This is what secure masculinity looks like.” “Now we all know why you married this man. No mansplaining just an actual conversation with his son. Your son’s are going to be able to feel comfortable and confident going to him for any advice without being made to feel ashamed. We need the Green flag guy.” The post Dad is praised for his patient explanation of their mom’s period to his two young sons appeared first on Upworthy.

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) recently interviewed 100 centenarians, or people who have lived to the ripe age of 100. Fascinatingly, 100-year-olds feel younger than ever. The report reveals that the average centenarian only “feels” about 68. It’s a number that’s dropping dramatically. In 2015, when UHC conducted a similar survey, the average respondent said they felt 79. That’s incredible. What that ultimately means is that these folks can teach us an awful lot about how to live both a long and joyful life, how to feel decades younger, and how to keep living life to the fullest into our 100s and beyond. Here are some of their secrets: 1. Staying up-to-date on tech keeps you young You might think of centenarians clinging to their rotary phones and the vinyl record players they had long before they were “cool.” You’d be wrong. UHC found that 100-year-olds are experimenting with ChatGPT and other AI—around 27% of them. And a stunning 40% of them regularly play video games. 2. A strong body can go the distance Centenarians have changed their approach to longevity in the past decade. Compared to 2015, far more respondents today are doing regular strength training and monitoring their diet. Overall, they’re more active in almost every way. A higher percentage of 100-year-olds are doing cardio, gardening, and even meditating or practicing intentional stress relief. Meditation jumped from 29% of centenarians to 42% today. “Staying active keeps my heart strong, mind sharp, body moving, spirit high, and health steady every day,” one said. The only activity that declined was walking and hiking, and only by a small margin. But these busy seniors had to find the time to hit the gym somewhere. 3. Finding humor in daily life is the best medicine It’s one thing when Joe Schmoe says “laughter is the best medicine.” It’s another when some of our oldest citizens are living proof that it’s true. It might be reading between the lines, but the cranky and miserly don’t seem as likely to make it to 100. Eighty-five percent of respondents said they laugh often and find that having a sense of humor comes easily to them. “A good belly laugh can make you feel better than any pill, I’ll tell you that,” one said. 4. There’s something to look forward to at every age One of the most interesting questions asked of the participants was about their “best decade.” The answers from the 100 centenarians, who’ve lived through and seen it all, reveal that there’s so much good to find in every season of life. Life doesn’t go downhill after a certain age; you just have to learn to appreciate what it has to offer. Your 20s are for freedom and exploration. Your 30s and 40s are all about family. Your 50s and 60s are the best for community and friendship. Your 70s and beyond are about finding contentment and joy in the simple things. Even in the harder decades, the centenarians now have the perspective to know there was always light at the end of the tunnel: “I’d tell myself to embrace every messy moment because it all works out in the end. I really needed to hear that in my late teens when everything felt like such a big deal.” 5. “Feeling old” has nothing to do with age and is sometimes out of your control Fascinatingly, the respondents were asked when they first started to “feel old.” Their answers had nothing to do with a specific age. It came down to the moments: giving up driving, the death of a spouse, and moving out of a beloved home and into a smaller place where they could age. There’s something peaceful about that. Some things may be in your control—keeping your body and mind sharp can delay certain events. Others are completely out of your control. But the overarching theme is that there’s no reason to fear a number. 6. Family and friends are key to survival Being isolated and lonely is devastating for your health and longevity. Seventy-eight percent of the seniors in this report, thriving at the age of 100, credit a big part of their vigor to regularly spending time with friends and family. “They are everything to me. I try to spend as much time with my family as I can,” one of the 100-year-olds said. “Life is short; you never know when it’ll be the last day.” 7. The advice they’d give their younger selves is what we all need to hear Centenarians say the secret to happiness is really no secret at all. It’s mind-numbingly simple: Don’t worry so much. Spend time with your loved ones. Move your body. Be true to yourself. The difference is that these 100-year-olds have the wisdom and urgency to really mean it. Don’t wait until you’re their age to start living like you know you should. “If you don’t ask, you don’t get,” one said, referring to getting a promotion at work, but more generally, anything you truly want. In other words, go for it. The overall trends identified in the report are surprising and hopeful. In 10 years, our centenarians will likely be even more focused on their physical and mental health, finding even more joy in their lives as they age, and, through it all, feeling younger than ever. We can learn a lot from watching what they’re doing right. The post 100 people who’ve lived to 100 were asked the secret to a long, happy life. Here are their answers. appeared first on Upworthy.