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fromPsychology Today
1 week 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
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

Snack duty at my child's preschool nearly broke me. Then I decided to stop caring about kale chips.

Preschool snack duty brings unexpected pressure and judgment from peers.
The author felt guilty for not providing snacks that aligned with health ideals.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Parenting

When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock.

Balancing children's independence with safety is crucial amidst unsupervised parties.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

When I Picked My 8th Grade Daughter Up from a Coed Party, I Was in for a Shock.

Balancing children's independence with safety is crucial amidst unsupervised parties.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Regret and Reality: Living Beyond Society's Pressures

We often struggle with social pressure to chase false achievements.
We often forget that each turn in life may conceal an unpredictable disaster.
We should prioritize our life goals based on our values and the needs of those who love us.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Screen Addiction and Children: Do the Benefits of the Internet Outweigh Its Deficits? | HackerNoon

The promised time savings of the internet are being questioned in light of new challenges and complexities it introduces to daily life.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

How I Hide Likes on Facebook (and How You Can Too)

It's human nature to compare, and on social media it can be toxic. Seeing that my friend's post got more reactions than mine was feeding unnecessary self-comparisons.
Social media marketing
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Miss Manners: When it's your neighbor's kid ringing the doorbell

"Even if the causes are the best, Miss Manners will have to disagree about the wholesomeness of the values being inculcated. Teaching children to feel good about shaming and extorting their neighbors, with the justification that the funds are for a good cause, strikes her as bad policy."
Fundraising
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I Always Dreamed of Purchasing a Mercedes-Benz, But These 10 Red Flags Changed My Mind

Buying a Mercedes-Benz might sound fantastic, but high maintenance costs and social pressures often diminish the enjoyment of ownership, making alternatives worth considering.
Germany news
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