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A physician who turned to writing after a career-ending injury has published a rhythmic children's book teaching kids they're "perfectly perfect from birth." Dr. Tiffanie Tate's new story uses three friends to explore confidence, kindness, and self-image in ways young readers can understand.
Simple words repeated daily become a child's inner voice, and psychologists say these five phrases help kids feel capable, seen, and loved unconditionally. They work because they praise effort over talent, validate feelings, and teach that mistakes are survivable. ##
When mean girls told 5-year-old Emmie they didn't like her, she responded with a powerful message about self-worth that's inspiring millions. Her mom caught it on video, and parents everywhere are taking notes.
A licensed psychologist is debunking the wellness industry's expensive version of self-care, revealing that true self-care often involves saying no and setting boundaries instead of spa days and shopping sprees. Her advice is resonating with thousands who thought they were failing at wellness.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is coming back for another season despite serious health challenges that had him considering retirement. The two-time national champion announced he's ready to chase another title with the Jayhawks.
Fort Worth is rolling out a new program that gives small business owners the training and certification they need to win city contracts. The first workshops start this week with sessions in both English and Spanish.
Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
Residents of Ile-Oluji Kingdom in Nigeria's Ondo State pooled their resources to build over $800,000 worth of community infrastructure without any government help. Their success story proves what communities can achieve when neighbors work together toward shared goals.
Fort Worth voters are considering a $10 million housing bond that could generate $2.1 million annually in tax revenue while solving a critical workforce problem. Economist Ray Perryman says affordable housing has become essential for keeping workers and fueling economic growth.
When a crane operator suffered a medical emergency 220 feet in the air, Fort Worth's elite rescue team pulled off a dramatic two-hour mission to bring him down safely. Every firefighter went home without injury after saving a life.
A Fort Worth firefighter made history alongside her grandfather's crew when they climbed 22 stories to rescue a crane operator having a medical emergency. The team's daring high-angle rescue shows how today's first responders train for challenges far beyond fighting fires.
A 1994 attack survivor told her friend "had I known this, my ordeal would never have happened," sparking a self-defense program that's now trained 16,000 women across South Africa. On March 18, 1,000 people will break boards together to fund training for 2,500 more women in 2026.
Cloud Covered Streets provides mobile showers, haircuts, and dignity to people experiencing homelessness in Fort Worth. The organization urgently needs volunteer hairstylists, barbers, and compassionate people as Texas temperatures rise.
The Netherlands just became the first European country to approve Tesla's supervised self-driving technology after 18 months of rigorous safety testing. Dutch regulators say the system could dramatically improve road safety by reducing human error on highways and city streets.
When a homeless man began seizing from hypothermia under a Fort Worth bridge, a firefighter carried him through freezing snow and saved his life. The rescue was just one of over 300 efforts by the city's HOPE team during the winter storm.
Decades of military drone operations have taught engineers exactly how to make self-driving cars safer and more reliable. A former Navy fighter pilot is sharing five critical lessons that could prevent accidents and save lives on our roads.
American showjumper Kent Farrington claimed victory at the 2026 FEI Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Fort Worth, thrilling the home crowd with a flawless final round on his horse Greya. The championship came down to the final seconds as Farrington delivered under immense pressure.
A new superintendent and leadership team took charge of Lake Worth ISD this week with one clear mission: improve reading and math scores for 3,200 students after years of struggling performance. The state-appointed leaders promise brighter days ahead while working to earn community trust.
Autonomous vehicle companies are taking their technology to one of the world's most challenging cities. Tokyo's narrow streets and dense traffic are becoming the ultimate testing ground for self-driving cars that could transform urban transportation worldwide.
Chinese automaker BYD is doing something no car company has done before: paying for crashes when its self-driving system is at fault. It's a game-changing move that puts accountability where the technology lives.
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