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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Seven Reads for a Summer Weekend

Delivering the mail is a 'Halloween job,' " Stephen Starring Grant observes in Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home. "An occupation filled with surprises and unpredictability, reflecting life's broader journey.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Newly released CDC data shows U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024

The U.S. total fertility rate fell to an all-time low of less than 1.6 kids per woman in 2024, a statistic indicating ongoing societal changes.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Obsessed with the Coldplay kiss cam story? I was too, until I realised the sinister truth at the heart of it | Arwa Mahdawi

Global obsession with others' lives, exemplified by a domestic incident at a Coldplay concert, highlights the impact of social scrutiny and privacy invasion.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

'The big thing you're paying for is the donor sperm. I decided early on that I was going to go for a known donor'- The cost of becoming a single mum by choice

Single women in Ireland seeking motherhood alone via sperm donation face high financial challenges.
fromAmerican Banker
2 months ago

Card, cash or mobile app? People judge your status by how you pay

The last time such a dramatic transformation occurred in consumer payment behavior was about 50 years ago, during the transition to credit cards.
Mobile UX
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bridget Phillipson says she wants more young people in UK to have children

Bridget Phillipson advocates for government support to address the UK's declining birthrate and encourage young people to have children.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 months ago

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Two Irish men share the highs and lows of being later-life dads

The trend of fatherhood is shifting, with more men becoming dads later in life.
Digital life
fromThe Daily Dot
3 months ago

"The Gen Z gaze": Gen Z's refusal to say hi to customers is setting off older generations

The 'Gen Z gaze' highlights generational differences in customer service expectations and the impact of technology and social interactions.
Parenting
fromFast Company
3 months ago

America's sandwich generation is overwhelmed. Can this app help?

Care.com is redefining its role, shifting focus from just childcare to a broader range of caregiving services amid changing societal attitudes toward family.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Green shoes, fake babies and a mega yacht: photos of the day Wednesday

The reborn baby doll phenomenon reflects a complex intersection of artistry and emotion, prompting discussions on the values we assign to lifelike objects and their impact on society.
Toronto Raptors
#dog-ownership
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Parenting

More people are choosing to have pets over children, study reveals

Dog ownership is linked to declining birth rates, indicating changing priorities among couples.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rethink what we expect from parents': Norway's grapple with falling birthrate

"Norway's fertility rate plummeted from 1.98 children for each woman in 2009 to 1.40 in 2023, a historic low, despite generous parental benefits."
Parenting
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.
Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.
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