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#friendship
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Mental health

Asking Eric: My friends say they're buddies with my mom and I'm making things weird

Setting personal boundaries is important, but others may not always respect them.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Relationships

Harriette Cole: I want our vacation to be G-rated, and my son's girlfriend is not

The author prioritizes family bonding during vacation over accommodating a son's girlfriend's presence.
Setting boundaries is essential when it comes to family trips, especially regarding behaviors and attire.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

How Our Trauma History Can Affect Our Friendships

Childhood emotional neglect and trauma greatly affect adult friendships, leading to trust issues, fear of abandonment, and emotional withdrawal.
#parenting
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

What We Inherit From Our Parents

The article explores how individuals confront the similarities with their parents, both in behavior and values.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Wife Walked in on Our Son Doing What, Uh, Teen Boys Do. Her Reaction Is Completely Off the Rails.

Addressing sexual development in children requires open dialogue and understanding rather than fear and shame.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

People Say It's a Magic Trick for Raising Smart, Happy Kids. I Simply Can't Do It.

Family dinners, while seen as beneficial for children, are becoming increasingly rare due to modern challenges and busy family schedules.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Wife Is Pushing Her Former Failed Dreams on Our Daughter. I Want to Go Behind Her Back to Put a Stop to It.

Prioritize Bianca's happiness over Sarah's aspirations, as forced acting may harm their relationship and Bianca's well-being.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My 11-Year-Old's Reaction to Frustration is Beyond. I Don't Know How to Cope.

Finding the right approach to help a child manage emotional distress can be challenging and involves balancing empathy and boundaries.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

What We Inherit From Our Parents

The article explores how individuals confront the similarities with their parents, both in behavior and values.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Wife Walked in on Our Son Doing What, Uh, Teen Boys Do. Her Reaction Is Completely Off the Rails.

Addressing sexual development in children requires open dialogue and understanding rather than fear and shame.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

People Say It's a Magic Trick for Raising Smart, Happy Kids. I Simply Can't Do It.

Family dinners, while seen as beneficial for children, are becoming increasingly rare due to modern challenges and busy family schedules.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Wife Is Pushing Her Former Failed Dreams on Our Daughter. I Want to Go Behind Her Back to Put a Stop to It.

Prioritize Bianca's happiness over Sarah's aspirations, as forced acting may harm their relationship and Bianca's well-being.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My 11-Year-Old's Reaction to Frustration is Beyond. I Don't Know How to Cope.

Finding the right approach to help a child manage emotional distress can be challenging and involves balancing empathy and boundaries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

We're too obsessed with child-centred' parenting in Spain, the happy family comes first | Letter

I part company with Cosslett in her view that taking an enlightened position on this issue is co-terminus with a child-centred parenting style.
Parenting
fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Tanya Sweeney: From bougie babyccinos to Taylor Swift tickets, does it really cost 170k to raise a child to adulthood?

A recent analysis suggests that raising a child in Ireland now costs about €170,000, potentially influencing parental relationships and notions of financial obligation during upbringing.
SF parents
#divorce
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Ex-Husband "Punished" Our 5-Year-Old for Discovering His Affair. I'm Livid.

Brent's actions display a lack of interest in his daughter's well-being, highlighting the importance of prioritizing her emotional health over his involvement.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Uncle the Priest Is Coming to Visit for Father's Day, and My Mom Has Made an Unholy Request

You should not feel obligated to lie about your divorce for familial approval.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

What To Do If You Discover Your Spouse Is Secretly Planning A Divorce

Marital trust can be unexpectedly shattered by hidden information, leading to emotional turmoil and the need for communication.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Ex-Husband "Punished" Our 5-Year-Old for Discovering His Affair. I'm Livid.

Brent's actions display a lack of interest in his daughter's well-being, highlighting the importance of prioritizing her emotional health over his involvement.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Uncle the Priest Is Coming to Visit for Father's Day, and My Mom Has Made an Unholy Request

You should not feel obligated to lie about your divorce for familial approval.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

What To Do If You Discover Your Spouse Is Secretly Planning A Divorce

Marital trust can be unexpectedly shattered by hidden information, leading to emotional turmoil and the need for communication.
#legal-advice
#joachim-trier
Film
fromVulture
19 hours ago

The Sublime Sentimental Value Is the Toast of This Year's Cannes Film Festival

The film explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly the communication struggles between Nora and her estranged father, Gustav.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sentimental Value review Stellan Skarsgard is an egomaniac director in act of ancestor worship

The film explores complex familial relationships and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of a fading film director's life.
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago
Film

Cannes 2025: Sentimental Value, Romeria, The History of Sound | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromIndieWire
5 hours ago
Film

Stellan Skarsgard Finds One of His Best Roles in 'Sentimental Value': The Actor on His Cannes Hit and What He Thinks of Son Alexander's Sexy 'Pillion'

Film
fromVulture
19 hours ago

The Sublime Sentimental Value Is the Toast of This Year's Cannes Film Festival

The film explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly the communication struggles between Nora and her estranged father, Gustav.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sentimental Value review Stellan Skarsgard is an egomaniac director in act of ancestor worship

The film explores complex familial relationships and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of a fading film director's life.
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago
Film

Cannes 2025: Sentimental Value, Romeria, The History of Sound | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromIndieWire
5 hours ago
Film

Stellan Skarsgard Finds One of His Best Roles in 'Sentimental Value': The Actor on His Cannes Hit and What He Thinks of Son Alexander's Sexy 'Pillion'

#relationships
#mental-health
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Dear Abby: My family physically and sexually abused me for years - and are now telling me to get over it

Past abuse cannot be easily forgotten or dismissed, and its effects persist long after the abuser is gone.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'The Emperor of Gladness' is a beautiful novel about hard work and found family

Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness' delves into class movement and loneliness through the bond of a caregiver and a refugee in a forgotten town.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Parenting

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

fromBuzzFeed
17 hours ago
Parenting

Therapists Say This Is The One Thing That Harms Eldest Daughters' Happiness The Most, And As An Eldest Daughter, I Can Confirm

Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Dear Abby: My family physically and sexually abused me for years - and are now telling me to get over it

Past abuse cannot be easily forgotten or dismissed, and its effects persist long after the abuser is gone.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'The Emperor of Gladness' is a beautiful novel about hard work and found family

Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness' delves into class movement and loneliness through the bond of a caregiver and a refugee in a forgotten town.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Parenting

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

fromBuzzFeed
17 hours ago
Parenting

Therapists Say This Is The One Thing That Harms Eldest Daughters' Happiness The Most, And As An Eldest Daughter, I Can Confirm

fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Netflix's Star-Studded New Show Is Like a Candy-Colored Take on The White Lotus

Molly Smith Metzler's Sirens satirizes social class through the lens of a brash Buffalo resident confronting her sister's life with a wealthy family, unveiling comedic tensions.
Relationships
#advice-column
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sirens review Julianne Moore's utterly addictive cult drama is preposterously fun

Devon starts a campaign to save her sister from Michaela, her boyfriend, the lure of a glamorous lifestyle, and from forgetting her roots.
Film
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Two brothers with the same name jailed in separate Oakland and Anaheim pimping cases

The investigation revealed that the girl had been trafficked at different times by both brothers, though only the younger Henderson faces charges related to the girl.
East Bay (California)
#debt-management
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Mom irate after passenger stands her ground, refuses to give up reserved window seat for child

I said I was sorry, but I'd specifically paid for that seat, and I really preferred to keep it.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

King Charles confirms North America trip in wake of Prince Harry's bombshell comments

King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla plan a state visit to Canada next week, but reconciliation with estranged son Prince Harry isn’t scheduled.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Violet Affleck details argument with 'astonished' mom Jennifer Garner

I spent the January fires in Los Angeles arguing with my mother in a hotel room. Garner was shell-shocked, astonished at the scale of destruction...
NYC parents
#conflict-resolution
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Albion by Anna Hope review Succession-style infighting

Philip Ignatius Brooke's death signifies a cultural reckoning for his family's legacy of privilege and exploitation.
The story explores themes of legacy, identity, and the desire for renewal among family members.
#parenting-challenges
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Colin Cowherd Declares Bill Belichick's Family Is Worried About' Him Changing His Will to Benefit Jordon Hudson

Stop me if you've heard this one before, Cowherd said, A wealthy old man starts dating a young ambitious woman, and suddenly, the family is concerned.
New England Patriots
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Not All Estrangement Is Chosen by Children

Estrangement implies mutual separation, whereas abandonment is a one-sided act, crucial to recognize for understanding personal experiences.
#domestic-violence
Independent films
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Phoenician Scheme Misses the Big Picture

Wes Anderson explores absentee parent themes with complex characters in The Phoenician Scheme, shifting focus from emotional depth to grand ideas.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

My Father's Shadow review subtle and intelligent coming-of-age tale set in 1993 Nigeria

The film vividly portrays a father's reconnection with his sons amid Nigeria's turbulent political landscape.
#travel
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Patricia Lockwood on Fairies and Putting the Writing Mind Back Together

'Fairy Pools' serves as a clarifying narrative bridge for the themes of confusion and grief in the larger novel.
#social-media
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The pope's MAGA brother and how even the holiest families have a black - and red - sheep stained by Trump

Every family has its challenging personality, often referred to as the 'black sheep' or 'red sheep', who disrupts shared harmony.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The pope's MAGA brother and how even the holiest families have a black - and red - sheep stained by Trump

Every family has its challenging personality, often referred to as the 'black sheep' or 'red sheep', who disrupts shared harmony.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Family Wants Another "Reunion." But I'm Still Burned From the Last Time.

Bree's repeated complaints about the cost of attending the reunion reveal underlying issues regarding commitment and participation among family members, challenging the essence of family bonds.
Parenting
Independent films
fromPolygon
6 days ago

Final Destination: Bloodlines' directors previously teamed up for a mystery-box thriller with lots of family drama

Freaks explores themes of isolation and family dynamics in a suspenseful, genre-bending narrative.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Dear Abby: My mother-in-law torpedoed the surprise party

"Your husband's family is your husband's family. By the age of 50, he is likely accustomed to their indifference, if that's their problem."
Retirement
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Cannes 2025: Left-Handed Girl, Sirat | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Left-Handed Girl' showcases the prolific collaboration between Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou, marking her solo directorial debut while exploring family dynamics in Taiwan through a unique lens.
Independent films
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Firefighters, chefs and psychiatrists: The nepo babies who refused to be famous

Sam Springsteen chose a private life as a firefighter, pursuing his dream away from celebrity spotlight.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Miss Manners: The maid of honor's wedding-day surprise was not a pleasant one

Sophie’s actions during the wedding day raised issues of etiquette and respect, causing unnecessary stress and discomfort for the bride and her family.
NYC parents
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Dear Abby: My friend treats her stepson like Cinderella, I can't stand to watch

Intervention is necessary for a mistreated child, and sometimes tough decisions are needed, including contacting child protective services.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Hidden Power of a Paternal Blessing

A father's blessing holds universal significance for children transitioning to adulthood.
Paternal blessings empower young adults, essential for unconventional paths.
A father's disapproval doesn't diminish the value of his blessing.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Turns out, we've been saying Alexander Skarsgard's name wrong

“He said we're mispronouncing the name. It's 'Skarsgourd,' is that how you say it?” Stephen asked the 'Infinity Pool' star on Tuesday's episode of the late-night show.
London politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jesse Watters Corrects Guest, Tells Her That Harem of Children' Isn't the Phrase She's Looking For

Michelle Obama noted that the idea of the nuclear family is relatively new and we might not be designed solely for that structure, as humans are pack animals.
Parenting
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: I was just rubbing my son's head, and my husband got weirded out

The husband's extreme reaction to the affectionate behavior between mother and son may indicate deeper issues unrelated to the mother's actions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Gore is back, baby!' Directors of 'Final Destination' are pushing bloody boundaries

For directors Lipovsky and Stein, creating suspense is part of the fun, as each death scene represents a unique opportunity, ultimately embodying 'death by filmmaking.'
Arts
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