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As kids start to think about moving out and heading off to college, this is especially pertinent.

5 Signs Parents Have Unhealthy Boundaries With Their Teen

Growing up in rural Michigan, Nina Job got familiar with peers and people in her community following a "traditional trajectory." That meant "you go to college, you get married, you have 2.5 kids, you know — happy home, white picket fence type-thing," she tells CNBC Make It. But moving...

'Neither of us feel interested': More Americans don't want kids, and it's not just because of the money

Technology, especially social media, is the number one reason why it's more difficult to be a teen today. Almost a third (31%) of teens expressed feeling more pressure and expectations placed on them. Teens are buying drugs online; 77% of teen overdose deaths were caused by fentanyl. Generations ago, most...

Why Parenting Teens Is More Challenging Today

Back-to-school season is an exciting time for kids, but it can also present certain challenges.

The 3 Most Common Issues That Pop Up At The Beginning Of The School Year

Children are paying attention to more than parents and caregivers might think.

6 Things Kids Totally Notice Without Adults Realizing It

As a Black woman who has navigated predominantly white spaces throughout my life, I’ve experienced firsthand the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which everyday interactions can be hurtful. These experiences aren’t just abstract concepts; they are hurtful things that are deeply personal and often leave lasting impressions. Growing...

10 hurtful things white people do to their black colleagues without realizing it

Modern parents often wonder if raising kids before their time was easier compared to raising their kids in the age of social media, tech advancement, and a rapidly changing society. Nowadays, many parenting advisors and content creators on social media have been introducing countless numbers of parenting styles. It's safe to say that millennial are getting confused about what is best for their kids. So, Taylor Wolfe, who goes by @thedailytay on Tiktok, quizzed her mom who raised her in the 80s on how she managed parenting and why she carried out certain things differently compared to modern parents.

Woman questions how boomer mom managed to raise kids in the 80s and it's eye-opening for millennials

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Recognizing a harmful female narcissist involves understanding the toxic behaviors that define her. These behaviors can disrupt your life, harm your emotional well-being, and leave lasting scars.

Toxic Behaviors That Indicate a Harmful Female Narcissist

In recent years, the phenomenon known as "Walkaway Wife Syndrome" has seen a noticeable rise, with more women choosing to leave their marriages. This trend marks a significant shift in how society views and values marital relationships.

Why Walkaway Wife Syndrome Is Gaining Momentum

If your teenager often seems moody and volatile, you might be tempted to dismiss it as normal teenage behavior that will eventually pass. But sometimes the symptoms that most parents and caregivers of teenagers deal with are not just part of the normal changes all young people experience. Sometimes they could represent a more serious change to their behavior and personality.

Recognizing Red Flags in Teenage Behavior: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

While super-rich kids make for great TV subjects, their real lives, perspectives and ambitions are often shielded from the public. To learn more about them, we interviewed students at one of the most expensive secondary schools in the world, where fees come to 120,000 Swiss Francs (around €125,000) per year—and followed up with them five years later.

Who are the global super-rich of tomorrow? Teens at one of the world's most expensive schools interviewed

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You’ve heard of red flags in relationships, but what are “beige flags“?

Everyone knows to run at the sight of a red flag, while beige ones have slipped under the radar and aren’t as in-your-face.

The latter are more subtle behaviors or signs in a relationship that foreshadow potential conflict or even the possibility of abuse.

The discussion surrounding these kinds of warning signs has increased with the release of the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel “It Ends With Us” in which the protagonist Lily Bloom (portrayed by Blake Lively) goes through these experiences with her boyfriend, Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni).



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Forget relationship ‘red flags’ — these ‘beige’ ones are just as worrisome: expert

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My mother couldn’t tolerate anyone doing better than her. Although she did little to make herself successful, fulfilled, or happy, she expected to sit on top of the pile in all these things. No one could be tolerated if they had more money than her, more career success, or more emotional stability. She only held space in her life for people who were suffering, and if they weren’t…she had an uncanny habit of creating that suffering for them.

Is Your Mother a Malignant Narcissist? These Are the Signs To Look For.

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Experts say these phrases are a big deal — and they’re worth your attention.

"They Feel Safe With You": These Are The 4 Major Things Your Kids May Say That You Should Never Ignore

A "September surge," or the idea that more job postings become available after Labor Day, is tied to the end of the summer slowdown as recruiters and hiring managers come back from vacation, career experts say. There is no data backing the theory, said Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter....

Here's what to consider if you're actively looking for a job this fall, experts say

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12 Phrases Psychologists Are Begging Parents and Grandparents to Stop Saying to a Youngest Child

The stereotypical alpha male has held his place in pop culture for generations. You know the one: the prom king jock in teen movies, the hard-partying fraternity president, or the guy at work who takes over every meeting and tries to be the boss. The alpha male was the ideal for many young people, but lately a new alpha is taking over: the sigma. But what exactly is a sigma?

What Is a Sigma and Why Are Teens Saying It?

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Everette Taylor's least-favorite trait in an employee is simple: a lack of self-awareness. People without self-awareness tend to be "ego-driven" and less willing — or able — to work with other people, says Taylor, the CEO of crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. They're prone to "thinking inwardly about what they would want and what they think is best when it comes to customers," he tells CNBC Make It.

35-year-old CEO shares the No. 1 red flag he sees in employees: People who aren't self-aware 'really struggle with this'

Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of trying to please everyone while hiding your own struggles? Maggie Nick, a licensed social worker, trauma therapist and mom who shares insights on TikTok under @maggiewithperspectacles, has a trending video that speaks directly to those of us who were once the “good kids.” It offers a refreshing take on breaking free from that exhausting “good kid” mindset, promising to bring a new level of understanding and relief.

Trauma therapist shares a powerful message for the ‘good kids’ parents never needed to worry about

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69% of parents think it's harder to be a teen today than it was 20 years ago—many blame social media

Teens and parents agree on at least one thing: kids had it easier 20 years ago than they do today. A whopping 69% of parents who...

69% of parents think it's harder to be a teen today than it was 20 years ago—many blame social media

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