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fromIndependent
5 days ago

'I was traumatised by porn as a 12-year-old': Growing up during the internet free-for-all

New age-verification rules alter the unrestricted internet experience of childhood, contributing to a safer online environment for children.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

What Research Really Shows About School Phone Bans

High smartphone use does not correlate with poor academic performance in countries like Singapore.
#family-dynamics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

A Move to Assisted Living Brings Up Memories of the Past

Maintaining a relationship with an obsessive parent involves navigating high expectations and a struggle for individual identity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I used to be scared of being a difficult woman'. Now it's a badge of honour | Jacinta Parsons

Goodness was seen as the supreme achievement for girls, but the concept of being a bad girl created a strong fear and need to conform.
#gratitude
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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Is Rejection Anxiety Harming Your Relationships?

Rejection anxiety, rooted in early neglect and insecurity, leads to self-sabotaging behaviors in adult relationships.
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Bill Linnane: Like lots of working parents, I'm panic booking the kids into summer camps to fill their time over the school holidays

Irish college provides children with positive experiences away from home.
Childhood memories of summer camps, like Irish college, carry lasting emotional significance.
#parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

6 Most Common Parenting Conflicts and How to Solve Them

Parents often argue about parenting due to differing childhood experiences and stress, leading to repeated conflicts.
Effective communication methods can mitigate longstanding parenting disagreements.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

6 Most Common Parenting Conflicts and How to Solve Them

Parents often argue about parenting due to differing childhood experiences and stress, leading to repeated conflicts.
Effective communication methods can mitigate longstanding parenting disagreements.
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Cocktails
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sinead Ryan: How 'Jaws' made teenage me a hard-bitten horror fan

Kids enjoyed a makeshift cinema night at the swimming club, sneaking in snacks and savoring the thrill of rebellion.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Why Can I Fall Asleep on the Couch and Not in My Bed?

Couch sleeping may stem from childhood sleep anxiety, leading to adult insomnia.
Relaxed environments, like couches, can help reduce sleep anxiety and aid relaxation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I grew up financially insecure, and having a side gig makes me feel safe. I've had dozens of jobs over the years.

I've always had at least one side gig on top of a primary job. Through economic dips, my backup jobs have brought me peace of mind for 25 years.
Parenting
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Older Adults Share The Dangerous But Common Experiences From "Back In The Day"

Past safety practices for children were dangerously lax, leading to numerous avoidable accidents.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Kourtney Said "Controlling And Bossy" Stepparent Caitlyn Jenner Wouldn't Even Let Her Phone Her Dad

Different siblings can have vastly different childhood experiences despite the same upbringing.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What '80s pop culture taught me about investing

As I struggled to get a secondhand easy chair up the stairs, I found myself referencing pop culture, underscoring the influence of entertainment in my daily life.
Video games
fromBattery Power
2 months ago

On Braves stolen bases and recurring nightmares

Recurring nightmares can stem from unresolved emotional issues, often related to past experiences. Their persistence might decrease as individuals navigate their relationship with these feelings.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

I Loved the Book Stellaluna While Growing Up, Now I Know Why

Stellaluna's journey of belonging reflects the struggles of feeling different, akin to my experiences growing up struggling with social norms as an autistic child.
Parenting
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Choice Of Partner

Childhood experiences significantly shape adult romantic choices and relationship dynamics.
Unconscious patterns from early relationships may lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics due to attachment styles.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Only Children Just Shared The Unexpected Benefits Of Not Having Siblings

Only children often enjoy stronger bonds with their parents and less competition for their achievements.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Sobbing over semolina': Your school dinner memories

"It looked horrible, tasted horrible, it was hard and awful - my friends and I still reminisce about it," she says about a notorious pudding.
London food
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Being an only child was lonely. I want my kids to have siblings to grow up with.

Growing up as an only child in a single-parent household can lead to feelings of loneliness and longing for sibling companionship.
Music
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Macy Gray: On How Life Is

Macy Gray's debut album showcases her unique sound and deeply personal songwriting shaped by her childhood experiences and struggles with identity.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

18 Unhinged House Rules People Didn't Think Twice About Until They Left Home

Unusual family rules from childhood often resurface as surprising and, at times, problematic reflections of parenting styles and cultural norms.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

This Simple Nostalgia Quiz Can Accurately Guess Your Exact Age

This quiz is a unique blend of personal experiences and nostalgic trivia, designed to pinpoint your generation based on your answers.
Video games
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

Book Launch: Lewis Buzbee's Autobiographical Novel "Growing Up in a Bay Area Military Family in the 1960s"

Diver, by the author of The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop, offers a poignant glimpse into post-World War II Bay Area, capturing the bittersweet moments of growing up in a family shaped by a Navy father.
SF parents
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
5 months ago

How to Finally Believe That You Are Enough - Tiny Buddha

Our self-worth can be diminished by external criticism, leading to internalized feelings of inadequacy.
Every person is inherently worthy just by being alive.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Iconic Jerry Springer guest - the 70lb baby - reflects on being made into TV 'circus act'

I was known as the kid that was on TV, and that wasn't what my mom was looking for. We just wanted help with geneticists.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
1 year ago

Finding Jordan Neely

Jordan Neely experienced a brief period of stability at home with his mother and her boyfriend, amidst earlier instability of life in shelters and transience.
New York City
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

Parents Have Some Weird Ideas About What Their Kids Need to Do on Halloween. Cut It Out!

These days, trick-or-treating seems to be infected by the same strain of overparenting... an adorable throng descends every Oct. 31. And no sooner has some delightful little Tinkerbell or Pythagoras or Black Panther reached for our candy cauldron than a parent rushes in, reminding them not to take too much, pressing them to say thank you before a fun-size Snickers has even left the bowl.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Kate McKinnon's new middle-grade mystery is for all her fellow misfits

Kate McKinnon’s novel encourages young people to embrace their uniqueness and quirks, drawn from her childhood experiences of feeling different.
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