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Dads' time to shine online: how laughter can connect and heal

Whole families are having fun online. We might have expected a more serious response from adults as the world upends. Instead, we’ve gotten humor, laughter, and playfulness to help foster resilience.

Ros Ben-moshe, Adjunct lecturer School of Public Health and Psychology, La Trobe University

The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What is a "laughter mindset" and how can it help during tough times?

STANDARDS:

RI.1 - Meaning & Evidence, RI.2 - Main Ideas, RI.4 - Key Terms & Tone, W.4 - Clear writing

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3

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