#childhood-experience

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Business Insider
3 days ago
Parenting

My mom used to yell at me when I was a kid. I taught her about gentle parenting and she's now an amazing grandmother.

Joelle Mulligan advocates for gentle parenting, distancing from her strict upbringing that emphasized dieting and emotional suppression. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Writing

Elon Musk publicly misgendered his daughter. She ripped him to pieces. - LGBTQ Nation

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's transgender daughter, pushed back against her father's claim of her childhood happiness. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
4 months ago
Writing

I Refuse To Make My Kids Ashamed Of Masturbation

Discovering a personal pleasure in running water, an individual reflects on the shame associated with his experience. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Running

Learning to Love Fitness, Despite Dreading Gym Class

The Presidential Physical Fitness Test was a significant part of elementary to high school students' lives, causing feelings of competition and pressure.
The test included the mile run, sit-ups, pull-ups or push-ups, sit-and-reach, and shuttle run, aiming to assess students' physical fitness and honor top participants. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
LGBT

Trans people are magic. They should inspire us all to live more authentically.

Trans people challenge traditional gender constructs and offer a permission to exist authentically.
Children often grapple with gender identities from an early age, but may lack the language to express it. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
3 months ago
Writing

I'm Getting The 90s Childhood I Never Had

Embracing nostalgia for 90s trends can be a way of reclaiming a lost childhood experience. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

The pet I'll never forget: Chocolate and Smudge, the guinea pigs I hoped would be my for ever friends

Losing a pet can be a significant learning experience for children, teaching them about grief and responsibility. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Writing

People Are Revealing The Mysterious, Jarring, And Inexplicable Experiences That Still Give Them Chills To Think About, And I'm Beyond Freaked Out

Encountered a mysterious entity during childhood despite lack of belief in paranormal activities. [ more ]
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