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1 day ago

Why Some Kids Cope Better With Cultural Barriers Than Others

Growing up in a world that is home to multiple languages, values, and traditions, children often find themselves navigating cultural barriers that influence their development. Differences in parenting styles and changing societal expectations make this process even more challenging for children in multicultural family settings or communities. They need to balance their internal conflict with how the environment expects them to act, all while forming their own identity.
Parenting
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Positive Disability Identity and Choosing Blindness

People initially experience severe distress at sight loss but often reconstruct an identity that incorporates blindness, providing purpose and motivating goals and perseverance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I've always wanted to be seen as cool', but it's time to face the music: I am anything but | Eleanor Burnard

People use cultural tastes and obscure media preferences to signal coolness and gain social validation, often maintaining this performative identity into adulthood.
fromTiny Buddha
3 weeks ago

The Beautiful Losses of a Childhood Moved to the Philippines - Tiny Buddha

I must admit, dear reader, that I wasn't always a fan of change -not even a little. I wouldn't say I entered this world naturally inclined toward new or unfamiliar things. Like many children, I found comfort in routine-the joy that comes from ordinary moments repeating themselves. Whether we realize it or not, repetition builds a mental framework that quietly defines our comfort zones.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Beyond the Koala Bear

Every family has its labels. There's the "responsible one," the "troublemaker," the "baby," the " shy one." These roles aren't always written down, but they get handed out and reinforced in countless small ways: the jokes at family dinners, the stories told at holiday gatherings, the nicknames that stick long after they're funny. In my family, I was the "koala bear." Not because I loved animals, but because I clung to my mom-literally.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Trauma From Abandonment Affects LGBTQ Identity

"If you are going to continue to live this lifestyle, you can no longer live under this roof," his mother said, his father standing there with his arms crossed.
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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Designing Destiny: Parenthood Behind the Genetic Screen

Reproductive technology can mislead parents into believing they can engineer ideal children.
It's essential for young adults to carve out their unique identities.
Accepting the uncertainties of child development fosters healthier relationships.
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