Lenore Skenazy: How to raise confident kids in an age of anxiety | TED Talk
The secret to reducing childhood anxiety is actually quite simple: just let kids do more stuff on their own, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and … Source link
How to Lean on Jesus When You’ve Lost Your Job
Coping with job loss is one of life’s challenges, perhaps unparalleled in its ability to test one’s faith. Writing this article seems timely for me, as my husband and I have just experienced this exact scenario. I found out on Thursday that my contract was ending, while my husband was blindsided by termination after a […]
How to stay safe during emergencies and natural disasters
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan. It should include key contact information, communication plans, evacuation routes, and meeting places. Be sure to address individual family needs such as infants, […]
How to create inter-generational family wealth – Mary Holm
“The theory is that each time I have a child born, I would invest $22,000. The key is that the investment is not for my children but for my grandchildren. So for example, my child, let’s call him Tim. “When Tim is born I invest $22,000. When Tim turns 65, the investment is worth, say, […]
The cost of loneliness can be death. Here’s how to find good friends
AUSTIN, Texas — After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s not because of the nutritional content of your dinner. It’s because having strong, positive relationships is one of the best ways […]
Feeling betrayed by a family member? Here’s how to cope
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense: As social animals, we benefit from avoiding rejection. “To the extent that social rejection or exclusion is a threat to survival, feeling ‘hurt’ by these experiences may be an adaptive way to prevent them,” Eisenberger wrote. Perhaps your father-in-law had a reason that made sense to him, but […]
Are you a victim of ‘dry begging’? Here’s how to make sure passive-aggressive manipulation doesn’t ruin your relationship
Even in the healthiest of relationships, conflicts are bound to arise. But how you deal with them speaks volumes about the strength of your bond. Passive-aggressive phrases like “I guess I’ll just do all of the laundry this week” or “most people would be happy their partner does this” are prime examples of “dry begging,” […]
I was demoted, and I don’t know how to deal with the whispers
Dear Eric: I work in the public sector in a job that makes me well known in my field of work and in the community where I work. I was recently demoted. My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field, and […]
How to stay safe during this weekend’s tornado outbreak
A severe weather/tornado outbreak is headed toward our area early Sunday morning with a risk for potentially strong tornadoes in the western half of the Upstate into Georgia. Here is a guide on how you and your family can stay best prepared if the worst were to happen.Understanding tornado terminologyThe National Weather Service has three […]
How to switch off digitally these holidays to be present with family and friends
Influencer Tim Abbott’s days are spent presenting, podcasting, and creating content for Instagram and TikTok. So taking what Tim calls “annual leave” from social media is an important part of how he unwinds. We share some tips from the Gadigal Country/Sydney-based creator, along with several other people we have spoken to as part of our […]