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Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours ago

Children who grew up in the 1960s and 70s without structured schedules didn't just learn independence - they built an internal compass that modern children, supervised into adolescence, are rarely given the chance to develop - Silicon Canals

Children today have less freedom and fewer opportunities to solve problems independently compared to previous generations.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
23 hours ago

How Do You Make Your Kid's Childhood *Magical*?

Creating memorable childhood experiences often relies on quality time rather than material gifts.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago
Parenting

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Husband Got Ejected From My Son's Little League Game. The Consequences Keep Coming.

Encourage Cooper to continue playing Little League despite his embarrassment from his father's ejection to create a more positive memory of the experience.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours ago

Children who grew up in the 1960s and 70s without structured schedules didn't just learn independence - they built an internal compass that modern children, supervised into adolescence, are rarely given the chance to develop - Silicon Canals

Children today have less freedom and fewer opportunities to solve problems independently compared to previous generations.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
23 hours ago

How Do You Make Your Kid's Childhood *Magical*?

Creating memorable childhood experiences often relies on quality time rather than material gifts.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

Aunt secretly funds niece's nose job to improve her self-esteem despite parents' disapproval.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Husband Got Ejected From My Son's Little League Game. The Consequences Keep Coming.

Encourage Cooper to continue playing Little League despite his embarrassment from his father's ejection to create a more positive memory of the experience.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

8-year-old girl gives a hoot, keeps her neighborhood park looking good

Alina Colon, 8, initiated a park cleanup in Manville after noticing trash, demonstrating community spirit and responsibility at a young age.
Marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

An element of exploitation': the world of TikTok child skincare influencers

Children as young as 13 are promoting skincare products, raising concerns about marketing ethics and the necessity of such products for their age group.
Board games
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Games of Berkeley has been on a roll for 46 years. What's its secret?

Games of Berkeley is a vibrant game shop that has been a community hub for nearly 50 years, adapting to various gaming trends.
#friendship
fromBustle
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I became friends with a woman 40 years older than me. She taught me how to live.

A friendship flourished between two writers with a 40-year age difference, united by their passion for storytelling.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
4 days ago

Inject Whimsy Into Your Friendships With The "First Follower Theory"

An audacious friend is essential for embracing whimsical ideas and creating exciting, supportive friendships.
Careers
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Generation judgy! Gen Z see old colleagues as incompetent, study finds

Gen Z perceives older colleagues as incompetent and untrustworthy, impacting workplace dynamics and trust levels.
#social-media
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 week ago
Digital life

Social media has positive benefits for teens

Teens prefer TikTok for entertainment and product information, while Snapchat is favored for connecting with friends and private conversations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

People Who Were Teenagers Before Social Media Existed Are Sharing What Life Was Like

You could do something stupid at 15 and only the three people there remembered it - not the entire internet forever.
Digital life
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Social Media Trends and the Popularity of NeeDoh Toys

Social media trends significantly influence the popularity of NeeDoh toys, which serve as stress relief tools for teens.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Research indicates that LGBTQ+ teens entering high school experience significantly higher anxiety symptoms compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers, highlighting the unique challenges they face during this transition.
LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Justin Bieber Offers a Reflective Ode to Bieber Fever

Bieber's gaze emanated from a pair of huge screens, acknowledging the 'liveness' of his performance as a subtly shifting, always mediated quality.
Music production
Bicycling
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

His Business Sells a Nostalgic Childhood Hobby That Gets Kids Off Screens. It's On Track for $12 Million This Year: 'Absolutely Life-Changing.'

Loveland's children's bike business, Early Rider, focuses on balance bikes and achieved $10 million in revenue last year, aiming for $12 million this year.
Social justice
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This Lego-like playground kit is designed for children displaced by war

Play is essential for children's development, especially in refugee camps, aiding in healing and normalcy for those affected by trauma.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Why ADHD and entrepreneurship can drive success and create challenges in equal measure

Entrepreneurial leaders with ADHD often excel in early stages but struggle as businesses mature, requiring different leadership skills and structures.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, stated, 'We're hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.' This reflects the organization's goal to mobilize students around economic issues.
Right-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Your Kids Can't Stop Squishing NeeDoh

NeeDoh has been successful, in part because it provides an outlet for stress relief. But the appeal runs deeper than anxiety management as it taps into the human need for tactile stimulation.
Fashion & style
Running
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I want to say something that my generation rarely says out loud: being tough your whole life doesn't actually protect you from loneliness - it just means you're better at hiding it from everyone, including yourself - Silicon Canals

Being tough can lead to loneliness and isolation, as it prevents genuine connections and vulnerability.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Family influencers make the lifestyle look good. But kids pay the price, new book says

Family influencer content often masks deeper dynamics and motivations behind seemingly innocent announcements.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Play, for All (Hu)mankind: Peeling Out Where No Men Had Peeled Out Before

Play is hard to tamp down, and exuberance breaks through even as busy spacefarers are carrying along the weighty hopes of humanity.
Science
Careers
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Value of Humble Leadership

Humble leadership focuses on personal growth, recognizes weaknesses, highlights others' strengths, and embraces feedback for continuous improvement.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 week ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage Freedom School'

I am Masa, she pleaded. Please open the road for us. We want to go to school. We are not doing anything wrong. We just have our books. We love our school.
Education
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Slowly does it: how to be patient in a world that wants everything right now

Modern culture fosters impatience in children and adults, impacting their ability to wait and develop essential life skills.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Nobody tells you that one of the cruelest parts of aging is becoming invisible in rooms you used to command - I walked into a meeting last year as a consultant and a young man looked right through me to greet the person behind me, and I stood there holding 40 years of expertise in a body he had already decided had nothing to offer, and that single moment taught me more about getting old than any birthday ever has - Silicon Canals

Aging can lead to feeling invisible and undervalued in professional settings, despite years of experience.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Young people want to come together': experts respond to mass teen meet-ups in Clapham

Teenagers organized chaotic gatherings in London via social media, leading to disorder and arrests, prompting political outrage and calls for action against youth behavior.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

I see you, and it makes me so happy to see you. There is such a disconnect between what we say America is about and what it is right now. True freedom is the freedom to be who we are, and it hurts my heart so much that in some parts of this country, it is unsafe for trans people to do that right now.
SF LGBT
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
NYC parents
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

The quiet disappearance of the free-range childhood

Child protective services investigated a couple after their son rode his scooter to a nearby playground alone, leading to a finding of neglect.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
Relationships
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

What Kids Understand About Networking That Adults Ignore

Curiosity fosters meaningful connections and opportunities, while adults often hesitate to engage with others.
Parenting
fromMindful
2 days ago

Raising Happy Children In Challenging Times: Practices that Build Essential Skills For Well-Being

Happiness is attainable and essential for well-being, even amid life's challenges.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 weeks ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Are Young People's Most Important Life Goals?

Life History Theory emphasizes the tradeoffs individuals make in allocating energy to survival, growth, and reproduction, highlighting the competitive nature of energy acquisition.
Psychology
Miami
fromDefector
1 month ago

It's Child Week | Defector

Moise Kouame, at 17, became the youngest match winner in Miami Open history, showcasing immense potential in men's tennis.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Why Young People Are Embracing Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again' Lifestyle

I had really bad gut issues when I was younger. I was crying every day, and it felt like all the foods I ate were destroying my body. Doctors diagnosed me with I.B.S. but told me there wasn't much they could do.
Mental health
SF parents
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

How a D1 College Baseball Player is Raising a Toddler Alongside His Teammates

15-month-old Grayson McNelis, son of outfielder Chaz McNelis, threw the first pitch for the University of Arizona baseball team.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I've stopped being angry that my adult children rarely call, because I finally understand they're not ignoring me - they're just living the life I worked my whole career to give them, and that's both the proudest and loneliest thought I've ever had - Silicon Canals

Children are overwhelmed with responsibilities, not neglecting their parents.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Kid Spent Two Weeks With Her Dad. Then I Found Out What He Was Letting Her Do.

Co-parenting involves respecting each other's rules and focusing on safety measures for children's activities.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

Reminder: That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic

Judgmental societal norms create pressure on autistic individuals and their caregivers, leading to feelings of inadequacy and misunderstanding.
NYC music
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

Kevin Powell To Host Multimedia Summit For NYC Public High School Students

Kevin Powell hosts a multimedia summit for NYC high school students featuring workshops on writing, filmmaking, podcasting, music production, and photography.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Sharing "Young Person" Habits They Adopted That They Now Swear By

Older generations are adopting habits from younger generations to stay relevant and connected.
#childhood
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Children raised in the 1960s and 70s developed their resilience the same way muscle develops under resistance - not by being protected from the load but by being required to carry it, repeatedly, without assistance, until the carrying became the unremarkable default rather than the exceptional achievement - Silicon Canals

Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Children raised in the 1960s and 70s developed their resilience the same way muscle develops under resistance - not by being protected from the load but by being required to carry it, repeatedly, without assistance, until the carrying became the unremarkable default rather than the exceptional achievement - Silicon Canals

Independence and resilience were fostered in children of the '60s and '70s through unstructured play and learning from failure.
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 weeks ago

Toddler Fun: Engaging Outdoor Activities For 2 Year Olds

Outdoor sensory play is a fun and educational way for babies and toddlers to explore the world. Activities like digging in soil or feeling different textures promote hand-eye coordination and early science learning.
Parenting
Video games
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Finding the Playful Self at Play

Play often includes playfulness, but intense, professional, or high-stakes activities can become worklike, though moments of playfulness still emerge.
Miscellaneous
fromForbes
1 month ago

Personal Branding For Teens: Clarity Over College Admissions

Personal branding for teens clarifies identity and provides direction by aligning activities with genuine interests rather than college expectations.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Help Your Child Develop a Sense of Humor

A healthy sense of humor boosts confidence, social and relationship skills, relaxation, and health, and adults can teach it by modeling and encouraging age-appropriate humor.
Cocktails
fromBustle
2 months ago

On TikTok, People Are Hosting "Learning Parties" With Their Friends

Learning parties have guests teach skills or topics, bring supplies, use notebooks, and combine socializing with hands-on education and themed presentations.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Parents Are Getting Tasered, Punched, and Arrested Over a Seemingly Benign Activity. It Didn't Used to Be Like This.

They were right. If you've been around interscholastic sports long enough, you can sense trouble. The real problem arrived in the fourth quarter, when two players tackled each other at half court. Coaches and teammates rushed in, and one boy appeared to kick the player from the opposing team. Security and administrators broke up the tussle, but this time parents made it to the center of the action.
US news
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Teachers Are the Architects of Human Potential

Schools in 50 years will likely shift from knowledge transmission to developing human potential, with teachers as facilitators fostering creativity, resilience, and adaptive thinking rather than standardized achievement.
#child-development
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

Why Experts Say Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids

Unstructured boredom activates the brain's default mode network, fostering creativity, emotional regulation, and self-reflection essential for child development.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Is Your Kid's Friend A Good Influence? Experts Share 6 Green Flags

Positive friendships build confidence and happiness in children, providing essential support throughout their development.
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Why Experts Say Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids

Unstructured boredom activates the brain's default mode network, fostering creativity, emotional regulation, and self-reflection essential for child development.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I gave last 46p': Young people tell how they felt pressure to donate to emerging church

BBC Jodie was surrounded by smiling faces at her 21st birthday party, but most were people she had not known for more than a month. The party had been organised for her by the London International Christian Church - a Bible-based non-denominational church, according to their website - into which she had recently been baptised. She was told by her "discipler", or church mentor, she says, that she could not invite any friends from outside the church - only a handful of family members.
Miscellaneous
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

This Teacher Broke Down What's "In" And "Out" According To Tweens

Tweens declare 'six-seven' and several 2024 slangs out for 2026; 2016 nostalgia persists, 'bad' means 'good', and 'huzz' replaces 'girlfriend/boyfriend'.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 things kids did after school in the 90s that feel almost impossible today - Silicon Canals

Unstructured, unsupervised childhood freedom in the 1990s fostered risk assessment, independence, and practical problem-solving through outdoor play and autonomy.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Today's Teens Are Taking Fewer Risks

Adolescents are neurologically predisposed to seek novelty and risk and require developmentally appropriate opportunities plus parental guidance to build independence and maturity.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've raised my teen to be independent since kindergarten. Now she's teaching me how to be self-reliant with tech.

Raising children with independence and autonomy from an early age develops self-reliance, problem-solving skills, and confidence to handle adult responsibilities without panic.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We're Giving Our Son Something Most of His Friends Could Never Dream of Having. Uh, Now He Wants to Know Why.

Explain financial advantage as privilege, name other forms (race, ability, gender), and have simple, age-appropriate conversations to foster understanding and empathy.
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