By Stephanie Ruhle — 2019
Mothers share their thoughts on the mental load of motherhood—and how they survive the 24/7 job called “Mom.”
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The children are angry and vulnerable, the father sides with them out of guilt, and stepmothers are just expected to suck it all up
Between taking children to school and managing other to-dos, some days it may feel like you don’t get a minute to yourself. And even when you hear about, self-care, you may dismiss it as frivolous, unnecessary, or even selfish.
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
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In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.
Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
There are various developmental theories that go into the tool kit that parents and educators utilize to help mold caring and ethically intact people, including those of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget and American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg.
Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content.
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Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school—but was now failing several courses—came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist.
Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.
The Latinx community is just as vulnerable to mental illness as the general population, but faces disparities in treatment.