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Parenting

I have 4 kids and don't send them to sleepaway camp. I'd rather use that money for traveling together.

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Parenting

6 Most Common Parenting Conflicts and How to Solve Them

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Parenting

As a teen, I had a few part-time jobs while in school. I don't want my kids to do the same.

Parenting

I have 4 kids and don't send them to sleepaway camp. I'd rather use that money for traveling together.

Parenting

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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5 days ago

Blockbuster, board games and boredom: why everyone's parenting like it's 1999

Nostalgia for 1990s childhood and parenting is rising, with many parents seeking to replicate that era's experiences for their children.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

Charlie Brown and Snoopy offer an animated Peanuts' musical about summer camp

"If someone asked me to write for a stupid kids thing, I would find it difficult because I don't like talking down to anyone, much less kids."

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1 week ago

Millennials Are Weighing In On Whether Or Not They Had "Free-Range" Childhoods, And It's An Interesting Glimpse Into The Past

"I grew up in middle-class suburbia in the Midwest. Everything that is mentioned in the stereotypical free-range childhood is literally all the things my siblings and I experienced growing up. Outside all day, playing with all the other kids in the neighborhood, looking for our friends' bikes on the lawn to find out which house everyone was at."

Parenting

1 week ago

Uneven Ground: The Ups and Downs of Daily Hassles

Over time, daily hassles can exert a cumulative and prolonged effect on our emotional well-being, leading to substantial distress, anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion.

Mental health

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Bloody Awful in Different Ways by Andrev Walden review darkly funny Swedish autofiction

Andrev's childhood is a series of tumultuous experiences with seven fathers, marked by disappointment and violence.

fromIndependent

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

What Research Really Shows About School Phone Bans

High smartphone use does not correlate with poor academic performance in countries like Singapore.

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

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Mindfulness

The 3 A's: Useful Tools for Developing Gratitude

Mindfulness

Attitude of Gratitude: An Important Recovery Tool

Mindfulness

The 3 A's: Useful Tools for Developing Gratitude

Mindfulness

Attitude of Gratitude: An Important Recovery Tool

What Camp Gives Girls

The sound of NOAA weather radios signals the need for safety, particularly during tornado warnings at Camp L-Kee-Ta.

Healing the Wounded Warrior

Trauma can inspire accomplishments, but true healing requires more than achieving success.

Is Rejection Anxiety Harming Your Relationships?

Rejection anxiety, rooted in early neglect and insecurity, leads to self-sabotaging behaviors in adult relationships.

Forgiveness Around the Global Flourishing Study

Forgiveness is integral to individual and communal flourishing.

SF parents

fromIndependent

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.

Cocktails

fromIndependent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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