By Peg Streep — 2020
Looking at the collateral damage we rarely talk about.
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Wander any playground or mall, and at some point you are likely to observe a parent coaching her child to take deep breaths in and out to calm herself, or directing her to “use her words” versus hitting, kicking or grabbing.
Emotion coaching is the practice of talking with children about their feelings, and offering kids strategies for coping with emotionally difficult situations. The goal is to empathize, reassure, and teach. Does it make a difference? Yes.
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How can you sustain your friendships in a pandemic? The first step is recognizing their importance, argues author Lydia Denworth.
Friendships are affairs of the heart. How can we learn to treat them that way?
The people you surround yourself with have a profound impact on your happiness.
“Our boyfriends, our significant others, and our husbands are supposed to be No. 1. Our worlds are backward.”
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Platonic intimacy is the foundation of any friendship where everyone is invested in each other’s growth.
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Platonic love is a special emotional and spiritual relationship between two people who love and admire one another because of common interests, a spiritual connection, and similar worldviews.
Love is not found in just one person, but in many people and many aspects of our daily lives.
Attachment parenting has recently become a catchphrase for bonding with children. But there’s a lot more to it than babywearing and breastfeeding