The best way to please a people-pleaser? Understand where they’re coming from. For people-pleasers, the tendency to put their needs on the back-burner and prioritize other’s desires usually stems from childhood. A child learns how to people-please by first learning how to parent-please. “During their formative years, these individuals likely received validation and approval when […]
Remaining healthy and sharp are goals for most people as they age. But one group of people — known as “SuperAgers” — is said to have this all down as they go through life, even into their later years. The term SuperAgers was created by researchers at Northwestern University, who define it as “adults over […]
“My daughter asking who left the cap off the glue like she thinks I sit around crafting and shit while she’s at camp.” Read more
Nothing says Fourth of July like fireworks. The technicolor explosives are every kid’s favorite part of the celebration — and many adults’ favorite, too. They’re mesmerizing to watch from a safe distance, but pose a serious danger if you stand too close or misuse them. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 9,700 people were […]
Long before becoming a parent is even in the cards, many people form attachments to certain baby names. For some, there might be a special family name that feels meaningful. For others, it’s the name of a character from a formative book or movie. These cherished names don’t always make the final cut by the […]
Airplane safety is paramount to flight attendants. They inform passengers of emergency protocols and flight rules, ensure bags are properly tucked away so no one gets hurt, and help everyone be comfortable during their journey. But while flight attendants work hard 30,000 feet in the air to keep people safe, many passengers do something detrimental […]
If you feel consistently lonely, you certainly aren’t the only one. Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy declared a loneliness epidemic in the United States because of the high prevalence of loneliness among adults and youth. Loneliness plays a role in health for a multitude of reasons: It’s linked to mental and […]
There’s officially a new Gerber baby on the scene! On Tuesday, the baby food brand announced the winner of its 14th annual Gerber Baby photo contest: 1-year-old Akil “Sonny” McLeod from Arizona. Courtesy of the McLeod family Sonny’s nickname stems from his sunny personality. A panel of judges ― which for the first time ever […]
“Stop running naked through the streets, humiliating your family!” my dad emailed. It was the eve of my birthday, and I’d just published a well-received, emotional New York Times essay about why I regretted never having children. After many friends and female students had let me know they’d found my words illuminating and helpful, I’d […]
It starts before the baby is even born: Where will you give birth? Who will be in attendance? Bottle or breast? Co-sleeper or crib? The choices you have to make accumulate, forming a huge, intimidating snowball that threatens to flatten you. The potential consequences of each decision weigh heavily, as they are no longer simply […]