Working Mother

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The proper way to discipline a child is one of those parenting subjects no one can agree on. While some prefer old-school methods like spanking, other parents are embracing gentle discipline techniques like redirection. For British mom of three Louis

Psychologies

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By Rutger Bregman (Bloomsbury, £20) For years, philosophers, psychologists, historians and writers have convinced us that humankind is selfish and self-interested. Bregman believes that the contrary is true – that at heart we are essentially good

The Atlantic

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Editor’s Note: Every Monday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com. Dear Therapist, I have 10 grandchildren who live in the same city as me—all

The Guardian

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I wonder what a truly honest dating questionnaire would look like – it could be almost too unpalatable to bear

NPR

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Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.

The Atlantic

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Travis Wannemuehler hasn’t lived in his home—well, his parents’ home—in seven years. At 24, he’s checked all the boxes of an independent, successful young adulthood: He has a social life, an apartment, and a job that pays the bills. And, like other a

The Atlantic

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The words vent and complain are often used interchangeably, but really, they refer to two different forms of expression, each with its own aims. Venting is about seeking validation and sympathy, whereas complaining comes with a concrete end goal—in m

Mindful

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Courage is the savior that marches alongside us when fear shows up. It can inspire bursts of boldness that help us speak our minds, follow our hearts, and bare our souls to others. Without it, we can’t grow or thrive. Sometimes we get caught up in th

Working Mother

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And the concept of emotional self-care. “No matter how much we meditate or pray, we still need others to help us dismantle the walls of our isolation and remind us of our belonging.” – Tara Brach Photo from Unsplash Last month I was leading a work-li

Psychologies

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‘I need help sticking to goals,’ said Millie* at our first online session. ‘I have always made New Year’s resolutions but I have never succeeded in making lasting change. I just slide back to my old ways before the end of January! The goals are alway

Creative Nonfiction

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ROGER TOLLE is an IPSA certified surrogate partner, serving gay and trans men around the country from his home base in Charlottesville, Virginia. With a long practice in bodywork and movement therapy, and a decade of personal investigation and traini

The Atlantic

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Editor’s Note: Every Wednesday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com. Dear Therapist, I am engaged to be married to a man I love very deeply, a

Popular Science

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WHEN SCIENTISTS BRING dolls into the lab, the toys transcend their role as playthings. They can expose racism and unleash aggression. The humanoid forms are easy to identify with, allowing them to serve as scientific stand-ins and therapeutic compani

ThinkSales

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Any team leader knows that it’s what happens between project meetings that makes or breaks a project. And yet it’s often challenging to keep a team motivated and focused on getting agreed upon tasks done. Ideally you’ve checked that everyone is align

Working Mother

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Teach your kids the art of tackling life’s little tasks—no nagging necessary. Just like you don't want to be micromanaged at work, your kid doesn't want to be micromanaged at home. Photo: iStock You get home from work hoping for a little peace and qu

City Press

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Besides this being a windy month, it’s also when we commemorate the courage of the women who led the 1956 march against pass laws. For some women, though, there is nothing to celebrate, because they suffer dastardly acts of abuse at the hands of men

Fairlady

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Firstly, I am loving the new-look FAIRLADY – the subtle refresh in layout is brilliant. I have been a reader of FAIRLADY for many years. Your magazine is not only intelligent, interesting and well put together visually, it is also entertaining and re

NPR

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The growing coronavirus death toll doesn't provoke the same type of emotional response that a plane crash might. It's a coping mechanism and how our neurons are wired, says psychologist Elke Weber.

Psychologies

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Lorraine* booked three online coaching sessions. When I first met her on screen, I could see that she was working in her bedroom and I was taken aback to see stacks of folders, files and papers covering every surface of the room. Lorraine seemed dist

You South Africa

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The comments about Harry and Meghan are obviously coming from people who’ve never been discriminated against (YOU Say, 6 February). It’s emotionally draining to feel constantly that you’re an outsider and never good enough and don’t know where you re

Best Self Magazine

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— Bedtime is supposed to be the most relaxing time of day. We want it to be this calm moment where you and your child feel settled and ready to say goodnight. Unfortunately, that is often not the case. Even if we can get them lying town and tucked in

You South Africa

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Q My mom and dad were well-off when I was growing up and tended to waste money on lavish holidays, buying new cars every year and generally living extravagantly. When my dad died my mom didn’t get a payout of any kind and had to sell their house to p

Chat It's Fate

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I’ve had an operation on my leg. Which crystals will help me heal from this please? Hayley, 40, Bath Bloodstone helps to increase the blood flow to the area as your body heals, and green flourite aids in cutting recovery time and helping your body

In The Moment

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This issue, we focus on ways to nurture and build confidence – from practical steps that can give us the strength to break out of an unhelpful routine (page 18), to the confidence we can gain from accepting all the aspects of our personality, includi

POPSUGAR

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I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the best at expressing my emotions. When pangs of stress, sadness, or confusion set in, I tend to file them away on a shelf and tell myself I'll deal with them later. In my mind, I always think I'll work throug

Your Family

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My two elder kids, a boy of 17 and a girl of 16, hang around with the same crowd, but I think their friends are a bad influence on them. When I allow them to go out with them, they often miss their curfew. They’re forever pushing boundaries, have bec

In The Moment

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Something many of us fear is that honesty and vulnerability will invite criticism and rejection. This can extend itself to disguising stress by putting on a veneer of calm so that our partner doesn’t think we’re ‘needy’ or ‘highmaintenance’. We might

Pick Me Up

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Jane Hanford has two degrees in psychology and is the author of Happy Anyway, a modern-day guide to dealing with anxiety for teenagers and young adults. happyanyway.co.uk Q My friend started dating my ex after we split and now, they’re having a baby

Pick Me Up

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Sue Tappenden is a Coach and People Expert who helps her clients improve their relationship with themselves and others. (www.headspaceforchange.com) Q How do I stop my fears passing on to my kids? I can’t help how I react around them to things like t

Mother & Baby India

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A call. A date. Nail-biting excitement. Butterflies in the stomach. What shall I wear? Oh, but it’s not what you’re thinking. It’s a call from the preferred school with a date for the interaction leading to panic/ excitement-driven nail biting and st