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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When to Seek Mental Health Support for Your Child or Teen

Knowing when to seek help can prevent long-term struggles for both your child and yourself.
Mental health support is a tool for growth, not just crisis.
Parental well-being matters, too.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

"Colic Breaks You": The Reality of Colic and Its Toll on Moms

Colic is often dismissed as normal, leading to feelings of isolation and trauma for parents.
Many pediatricians overlook the emotional impact of colic, dismissing genuine concerns of parents.
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 month ago

Roles Of Fatherhood: The Role Of A Dad Is Changing Parenting

Fatherhood has evolved from a financial provider to a more emotionally engaged and active role in children's lives.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When to Seek Mental Health Support for Your Child or Teen

Knowing when to seek help can prevent long-term struggles for both your child and yourself.
Mental health support is a tool for growth, not just crisis.
Parental well-being matters, too.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

"Colic Breaks You": The Reality of Colic and Its Toll on Moms

Colic is often dismissed as normal, leading to feelings of isolation and trauma for parents.
Many pediatricians overlook the emotional impact of colic, dismissing genuine concerns of parents.
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 month ago

Roles Of Fatherhood: The Role Of A Dad Is Changing Parenting

Fatherhood has evolved from a financial provider to a more emotionally engaged and active role in children's lives.
#ai-companions
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
1 day ago
Digital life

A Staggering Proportion of High Schoolers Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
1 day ago
Digital life

A Staggering Proportion of High Schoolers Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends

#diogo-jota
#mental-health
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

AI chatbots can provide emotional support and coping strategies for those in distress, despite concerns over their effectiveness compared to traditional therapy.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 months ago

Supportive? Addictive? Abusive? How AI companions affect our mental health

AI companions are becoming increasingly integral in people's lives, with many users forming deep emotional bonds, despite being non-human.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Could AI Be the Supportive Friend We All Need?

AI can serve as a valuable alternative for discussing problems when friends are unavailable.
Friendship involves sharing issues and seeking perspective to navigate difficult situations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

AI chatbots can provide emotional support and coping strategies for those in distress, despite concerns over their effectiveness compared to traditional therapy.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 months ago

Supportive? Addictive? Abusive? How AI companions affect our mental health

AI companions are becoming increasingly integral in people's lives, with many users forming deep emotional bonds, despite being non-human.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Could AI Be the Supportive Friend We All Need?

AI can serve as a valuable alternative for discussing problems when friends are unavailable.
Friendship involves sharing issues and seeking perspective to navigate difficult situations.
#relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Ask Allison: IVF hasn't worked and now my fiance wants to end the relationship - I'm devastated and feel so betrayed

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Divorced Women Are Sharing What Their Exes Could've Done To Save Their Marriage

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Ask Allison: IVF hasn't worked and now my fiance wants to end the relationship - I'm devastated and feel so betrayed

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Divorced Women Are Sharing What Their Exes Could've Done To Save Their Marriage

#friendship
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Modern Morals: My friend pulled out of a package holiday we booked together leaving me high and dry - It feels like the last straw

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Modern Morals: My friend pulled out of a package holiday we booked together leaving me high and dry - It feels like the last straw

#technology
#ai-tools
#patient-care
Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

For young patients, therapy dogs are an Rx for the hospital jitters

Therapy dogs significantly improve children's hospital experiences by providing comfort and joy during difficult times.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Health

Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections, hoping to ease stress of infertility treatments

Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

For young patients, therapy dogs are an Rx for the hospital jitters

Therapy dogs significantly improve children's hospital experiences by providing comfort and joy during difficult times.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Health

Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections, hoping to ease stress of infertility treatments

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Parents in Britain to be granted bereavement leave after miscarriage

Mothers and their partners will receive at least one week's bereavement leave after a miscarriage before 24 weeks' gestation. This legal right is part of amendments to the employment rights bill.
Parenting
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Bexley school pup who captured kids' hearts wins UK School Dog of Year

Achilles, the dog from Danson Primary School, has been recognized as the nation's best school dog, winning the top prize at the National School Dog Alliance's awards. Co-Head teacher Anne Allen described waking him up to collect his prize as a surreal moment. She initially had no plans for Achilles to be a support dog, but his presence rapidly captured the hearts of the students and staff, leading to official duties. His impact has grown, aiding students with social and emotional needs, and he's addressing post-COVID attendance challenges.
Education
#companionship
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves is resilient and will bounce back, says Wes Streeting

Health secretary Wes Streeting expressed strong support for Rachel Reeves, emphasizing her resilience and ability to recover amidst speculation about her future in government. Streeting's support followed Reeves' emotional moment during Prime Minister's Questions, where she was seen wiping away tears after being described as 'absolutely miserable' by Kemi Badenoch.
UK news
#family-dynamics
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: Bid Farewell To June With 5 Great Games

Gaming offers a necessary space to process emotions and reflect, especially during challenging times, serving not just as an escape but as a meaningful outlet.
SF LGBT
#ketel-marte
fromFox News
3 weeks ago
Atlanta Braves

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte receives overwhelming support after fan's cruel comments about late mother

fromFox News
3 weeks ago
Atlanta Braves

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte receives overwhelming support after fan's cruel comments about late mother

fromYahoo Sports
3 weeks ago

New video shows Diamondbacks manager confronting Ketel Marte heckler

This was our first game at Rate Field. We were sitting about 7 rows behind home plate, heard bits and pieces of the heckling...
Chicago White Sox
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

People use AI for companionship much less than we're led to think | TechCrunch

The majority of Claude's usage is related to work or productivity, with users primarily utilizing the chatbot for content creation rather than emotional support.
Artificial intelligence
#loneliness
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 month ago

What Replika gets right, wrong, and fiercely profitable

Chatbots are increasingly taking on emotional roles traditionally held by friends and therapists, providing companionship in an age of loneliness.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 month ago

What Replika gets right, wrong, and fiercely profitable

Chatbots are increasingly taking on emotional roles traditionally held by friends and therapists, providing companionship in an age of loneliness.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide

A layoff, especially if unexpected, can be devastating. You may have financial or health concerns on top of feelings of grief or identity loss.
US news
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How to Talk to Kids About Deportations

Children are sponges-no matter how much we try, we can't fully shield them from what's happening around them.
Parenting
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

At adoption event, shelter dog alerts man he is about to have a seizure

"She saw him, and she started pulling on the leash very hard, which is not normal for her," said Jackie Poppe, a volunteer."
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I founded a multimillion-dollar slime company with a friend. I can provide better care for my nonverbal child because of it.

My best friend Karen has been with me through all of this. Loving someone who experiences the world differently changed how both of us see the world.
SF parents
fromVulture
1 month ago

Jenna Bush Hager Receives Shrodinger's Bob

"Holy moly," Hager said as the cameras zoomed in on her fearful smile. "So Chris is still cutting, he's gonna continue to cut."
Podcast
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

My Boyfriend's Mom And I Were Close. Years After We Split, He Delivered A Devastating Message From Her.

The contrasting maternal influences in my life illustrate the profound effects of unconditional love versus timid parenting.
Relationships
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
1 month ago

A Soulful Retreat for Sensitive Hearts in a Chaotic World - Tiny Buddha

A retreat offers a safe space for highly sensitive people to reconnect with themselves and nature.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Kristin Chenoweth Said She Calls Her Dog Her "Baby," And People Are Seriously Divided

When people say, 'Oh, it's just your dog,' I want to go, 'She came out of my vagina. What are you talking about?' I love my dog.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

See PGA Star Scottie Scheffler React as His Wife Hands Him Their Son After a Diaper Blowout

Scheffler's nonchalant response to his son’s diaper mishap reflects his composed nature, showcasing how he balances personal and professional life.
Parenting
fromHackernoon
7 years ago

Building Toffee: How I'm Tackling the Messy Truth About Debt, One Line of Code at a Time | HackerNoon

Debt isn't just numbers. It's shame, overwhelm, confusion, and often paralysis.
Bootstrapping
Relationships
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Men reveal the real reason they spend millions on OnlyFans - and the answer may shock

Attention-starved men spend on OnlyFans models for conversation and emotional support, not just explicit content.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Empower victims with court transcripts - campaigners

Survivors of sexual violence are gaining access to judge's sentencing remarks, helping in their recovery and validation after trauma.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

16-year-old creates Huggy Hatters stuffies to bring joy to other kids

"Whenever I'm feeling alone, my go-to place is just my bed where it's filled with stuffed animals. Even though there's nobody present, it's kind of like you don't feel lonely at all."
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Spouse and I Started a Business. But One Fatal Flaw Has Brought Us to Disaster.

Dear Don't Have to Be the Boss, Whenever I play a tennis match, whether I win or lose, I try to jot down a few things that I did well and a few things I need to improve on.
Women in technology
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Punching walls' and shouting': Inside the rise of children reporting anger issues

Childline reports an increase in counseling sessions for anger management among children and young people, indicating rising emotional struggles.
The NSPCC highlights a troubling trend of youth struggling to manage their emotions, necessitating more support services.
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Paqueta in a 'nightmare' amid betting case - wife

Lucas Paquetá's family is suffering amid an ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing related to his football career.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

I Can't Stand My Sister's Husband

This is her marriage, and as long as she decides to stay in it, I have to keep my mouth shut.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

36 Random Products That Will Make Your Life A Little Cuter

They actually were bigger than I anticipated which was actually pretty awesome. I hung them in the window of my office, and it's beautiful when they catch light. Definitely worth the money when it puts a smile on your face.
Pets
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