#childhood-experiences
#childhood-experiences

2 weeks ago

How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Choice Of Partner

Childhood experiences significantly shape adult romantic choices and relationship dynamics.

Unconscious patterns from early relationships may lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics due to attachment styles.

Mental health

2 months ago

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.

Relationships

2 weeks ago

How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Choice Of Partner

Childhood experiences significantly shape adult romantic choices and relationship dynamics.

Unconscious patterns from early relationships may lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics due to attachment styles.

Miscellaneous

The One Essential Thing You Can Do to Get Heard

Pausing in conversation enhances connection and allows listeners to process information.

Many experience emotional barriers in communication, rooted in childhood experiences of not being heard.

Active listening and engagement can improve intimacy in personal relationships.

fromGlyph

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

A Bigger Database

The author found solace and control in using Claris FileMaker Pro to create a personal database during a challenging childhood.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

The One Essential Thing You Can Do to Get Heard

Pausing in conversation enhances connection and allows listeners to process information.

Many experience emotional barriers in communication, rooted in childhood experiences of not being heard.

Active listening and engagement can improve intimacy in personal relationships.

fromGlyph

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

A Bigger Database

The author found solace and control in using Claris FileMaker Pro to create a personal database during a challenging childhood.

3 Challenges of Being the "Golden Child"

Golden children face immense pressure and often struggle with familial expectations despite being perceived as favored.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

I had 3 kids in under 3 years. I wanted my kids to have the childhood I never had.

The author desired siblings for their children, contrasting their own lonely childhood as an only child with their kids' experiences.

fromSlate Magazine

6 months ago

Parenting

Parents Have Some Weird Ideas About What Their Kids Need to Do on Halloween. Cut It Out!

Contemporary Halloween trick-or-treating is overly regulated, stifling children's excitement and the spirited tradition of playful mischief.

fromBuzzFeed

3 months ago

Parenting

Teenagers Are Sharing Specific Things Their Parents Do That Really, Really Bother Them

Negative parental reactions can lead to secrecy and a fear of sharing information.

Parental disapproval can cause frustration and impact a child's confidence.

Parenting

1 month ago

3 Challenges of Being the "Golden Child"

Golden children face immense pressure and often struggle with familial expectations despite being perceived as favored.

fromBusiness Insider

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Parenting

I had 3 kids in under 3 years. I wanted my kids to have the childhood I never had.

The author desired siblings for their children, contrasting their own lonely childhood as an only child with their kids' experiences.

fromSlate Magazine

6 months ago

Parenting

Parents Have Some Weird Ideas About What Their Kids Need to Do on Halloween. Cut It Out!

Contemporary Halloween trick-or-treating is overly regulated, stifling children's excitement and the spirited tradition of playful mischief.

fromBuzzFeed

3 months ago

Parenting

Teenagers Are Sharing Specific Things Their Parents Do That Really, Really Bother Them

Negative parental reactions can lead to secrecy and a fear of sharing information.

Parental disapproval can cause frustration and impact a child's confidence.

How to Finally Believe That You Are Enough - Tiny Buddha

Our self-worth can be diminished by external criticism, leading to internalized feelings of inadequacy.

Every person is inherently worthy just by being alive.

fromNew York Post

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Iconic Jerry Springer guest - the 70lb baby - reflects on being made into TV 'circus act'

Zach Strenkert reflects on his experience as a child guest on Jerry Springer, feeling exploited rather than helped due to his rare growth condition.

4 months ago

Writing

How Rare Alice in Wonderland Syndrome' Warps Reality

Lene's childhood episodes of distortion and depersonalization were identified as Alice in Wonderland syndrome, providing her with a newfound understanding of her experiences.

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

My family of four doesn't travel for the holidays. We love our small, drama-free Christmas celebrations.

Traveling during the holidays can create stress and obligations, overshadowing the joy of celebration, leading families to reconsider their holiday traditions.

#family-dynamics

Parenting

There are many advantages to having lots of cousins | Seamas O'Reilly

Having a large extended family shapes childhood experiences and relationships.

The dynamics of cousin relationships in childhood can affect social interactions and conflicts.

Smaller family sizes today result in different experiences for children compared to previous generations.

fromIntelligencer

1 year ago

New York City

Finding Jordan Neely

Jordan Neely had a brief period of stability with his mother before returning to instability.

fromtime.com

11 months ago

Books

Andrea Arnold's Bird Brings a Touch of Magic Realism to the Anxiety of Adolescence

Childhood experiences are diverse and unique, not monolithic as portrayed in media.

Parenting

There are many advantages to having lots of cousins | Seamas O'Reilly

Having a large extended family shapes childhood experiences and relationships.

The dynamics of cousin relationships in childhood can affect social interactions and conflicts.

Smaller family sizes today result in different experiences for children compared to previous generations.

fromIntelligencer

1 year ago

New York City

Finding Jordan Neely

Jordan Neely had a brief period of stability with his mother before returning to instability.

fromtime.com

11 months ago

Books

Andrea Arnold's Bird Brings a Touch of Magic Realism to the Anxiety of Adolescence

Childhood experiences are diverse and unique, not monolithic as portrayed in media.

Kate McKinnon's new middle-grade mystery is for all her fellow misfits

Kate McKinnon’s novel encourages young people to embrace their uniqueness and quirks, drawn from her childhood experiences of feeling different.

fromBusiness Matters

Business

Tamaz Somkhishvili: One Man's Path to Success

Tamaz Somkhishvili's upbringing emphasized strong family values and history in Tbilisi, shaping his character and life principles.

Psychology

5 Things You Should Know About Emotionally Neglected Men

Many men mistake emotional neglect for strength, feeling isolated and disconnected due to childhood experiences.