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Parenting
fromDefector
3 days ago

Can I Tell Another Parent That I Despise One Of My Kid's Peers? | Defector

Parenting challenges often stem from peer pressure and developmental milestones, highlighting the complexities of raising children.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Mairia Cahill: Why my friend found it so easy to stumble into selling photos of her feet online

Rarely am I lost for words these days, but when my friend told me she was taking pictures of her feet to sell on the internet, you can imagine that I thought she was joking. But no. It had all started as a bit of a joke over a few drinks. We've all been there, egged on by others, when an idea that seems good at the time is not so good in the cold light of day.
E-Commerce
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My Co-Workers Have Made an Absurd Birthday Tradition the Norm at Our Office. Why Do We Keep Doing This?

Politely exit obligatory workplace gift-giving by leading by example, asking for no gifts, enlisting allies, suggesting scaled-back customs, and offering low-cost alternatives.
fromBenzinga
4 months ago

It Looked Like A Scam Email Asking To Venmo $100. Then He Realized It Was A Mandatory Contribution To A Lavish Gift For The Boss

"Each person's contribution is $100. Please Venmo me when you have a chance," the email read. It was sent to 17 managers, totaling a $1,700 contribution to cover a luxury fish subscription for the company owner. The message came from the president, who also happens to be the owner's nephew and is reportedly being groomed to take over the business.
Business
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Ask Allison: My son's best friend has trouble regulating his feelings and it's affecting my son - what do I do?

A long-term, possessive friendship with a possibly neurodivergent child is placing emotional pressure on a nine-year-old and causing parental concern about negative effects.
Science
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

If Young Men Say It's a Bad Idea, Believe Them

Young men's underdeveloped prefrontal cortex increases risky, impulsive behavior; heed when they call something 'a bad idea'.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Exploring a Challenge of Teenagers With Two Rock & Rollers

Adolescent insecurity prompts many to seek superficial peer approval, while focusing on valued living fosters meaningful fulfillment and long-term success.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Fitting In vs. Belonging: The Hidden Cost of Social Drinking

The desire to fit in is deeply human, leading individuals to make choices that may not align with their beliefs, especially in social settings involving alcohol.
Mindfulness
Fundraising
fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

'I Ghosted My Friend After She Asked To Split Her Birthday Bill. Was I Unfair?'

Many Brits cannot afford to attend social gatherings due to financial strain.
Expectations of guests in social settings should be reconsidered to ensure fairness.
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