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Discover how this family style can manifest as traits in adulthood.

Individuals Who Grew Up as an 'Only Child' Usually Develop These 7 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

During the tween years, your child inches closer every day to being a full-fledged teenager. Immense changes happen during the teen years from growth spurts and acne to increasing independence and focus on friends. Typically, 12-year-olds have moments of both acting like the child you have always known and suddenly turning into a little adult right in front of you.

12-Year-Old Child Development Milestones

For parents keeping an eye on their child's growth and development, the milestones matter. Doctors track when babies roll over or take their first steps to monitor growth, teachers track when children can use scissors or read as checkpoints for their learning, and parents celebrate all the big moments along the way. But more parents are now celebrating "inchstones" instead.

Are Inchstones the New Milestones in Parenting?

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Whether you’re a swinging septuagenarian or just a curious young whippersnapper, we suspect you’re here because you have questions about the intimate lives of older people. We’ll cross our fingers that your search results weren’t too…uh, graphic…on the way here. While many younger individuals look at seniors as...

Intimacy After 70: How to Keep Things Lively in the Bedroom as a Senior

What really changes if you let a kid have a popsicle before dinner? What Amanda Diekman found was: not much and also, everything. Amanda Diekman knows what you’re thinking when you see her three kids running wild in the grocery store. She does not miss your side-eye when she hands one of her kids her phone to watch YouTube, or when she grabs each kid the candy bar of their choice in the checkout line. Settled into a sensory swing on Zoom with her iPad and pink headphones, Diekman shares what she imagines the average observer thinks of her: “Look at that permissive mom. She needs to get control of her kids. No one is thinking, What masterful parenting.”

Low-Demand Parenting Is All About Building Trust By Giving In — And These Parents Swear By It

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A California bill would require public schools to cover menstrual health as part of their comprehensive sex ed curriculum.

Teens say they learn more in school about frogs’ bodies than their own

High school can be a challenging time for many, but it can feel like an endless battle for those who find themselves on the outskirts of social circles. As they are often labeled, loners face unique difficulties navigating the complex world of teenage social dynamics. However, the qualities that set them apart during high school can transform into powerful assets in adulthood. In this article, we’ll explore five personality traits that former high school loners often possess and how these traits can lead to success and fulfillment later in life.

People Who Were Loners As Teens In High School Have These 5 Personality Traits In Adulthood

Children learn much about self-regulation – that is affective, mental, and behavioral responses to certain situations – during their first few years of life. Some of these behaviors are about children’s ability to choose a deliberate response over an automatic one. This is known as effortful control, which is learned from the environment, first and foremost through children’s relationship with their parents.

Kids given ‘digital pacifiers’ to calm tantrums fail to learn how to regulate emotions

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. One moment, everything seems to be going according to plan, and the next, we’re faced with unexpected challenges that test our resolve. What sets apart those who crumble under pressure from those who stay strong? The answer lies in their habits and mindset.

7 Habits of People Who Stay Strong, Even When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan

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Back here in the U.S, for most people, the cost of making a phone call has never been cheaper. But for many people who are incarcerated and their families, staying connected can become a huge financial burden. So how did prison phone calls get so expensive? Darian Woods and Adrian Ma are with our podcast The Indicator From Planet Money. They're going to explain.

'Planet Money': The movement to make prison phone calls free

Meriden, CT

Wallingford, CT

An employee of the state Department of Transportation was struck and killed while on the job Friday morning, officials said. Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was killed while working on Interstate 91’s Wharton Brook Connector in Wallingford, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. DiDomenico was working alongside the shoulder of...

CT DOT employee struck and killed while working on Interstate 91

The child-free movement is gaining momentum, with more women than ever choosing not to have children. However, like any decision, the choice to be child-free comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some of the major hurdles that women who choose not to have children encounter with family,...

19 Challenges Women Who Don’t Want Children Encounter

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CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

Mornings set the stage for the rest of the day, and how you start your morning can significantly impact your overall well-being and productivity. By incorporating small, meaningful changes into your morning routine, you can create a powerful ripple effect that transforms your life in just a few months. In this post, we’ll explore three simple morning rituals that, when practiced consistently, can lead to remarkable improvements in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

3 Tiny Morning Rituals that Will Change Your Life (in 3 Months or Less)

Toxic relationships are incredibly hard to leave, even when they are painful or unhealthy. Some believe that a bad relationship is all they deserve. Economic necessity and emotional exhaustion keep others locked in unhealthy relationships. Again and again, people stay in painful, unhealthy, dysfunctional romantic relationships. From the outside, leaving...

Why People Stay in Terrible Relationships

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Many of us are guilty of believing common myths about poverty, especially if we haven't experienced it. But here's one thing to consider, among many others: You might technically be poor, even if you don't view yourself that way.

18 Common Beliefs About Poverty That Americans Need To Rethink

7 Signs You Were Raised by Emotionally Immature Parents, According to a Psychologist

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Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDEveryone deals with stressors in life, but each person responds to difficult situations differently. The way you manage life stressors is known as a coping mechanism.There are two main types of coping mechanisms: adaptive and maladaptive. Generally, adaptive coping mechanisms tend to include healthier ways of coping, while maladaptive coping mechanisms are usually less healthy and sometimes self-destructive.Why Do People Need Coping Mechanisms?Coping mechanisms are a natural reaction to stressful situations. When stress occurs, your fight-or-flight system becomes activated, which causes you to feel on edge and alert. This response...

How To Cope With Difficult Situations in a Healthy Way

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Maybe you’ve heard about the effects of loneliness on physical health—and on the flip side, the growing body of research that suggests an active social life increases the chances of a long, healthy life. A new study supports both trends by hinting that if you live in a relatively remote location, taking a little initiative to get out can help lower your health risks.

65 or Older? A New Study Says Living Here Could Cut Your Depression Risk in Half

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When little kids don’t have stable housing, it can affect their health later

Not having secure housing is a huge stress for anyone. But when children experience this, especially in early childhood, it can affect their health years down...

When little kids don’t have stable housing, it can affect their health later

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