Avoid Using These Rude Phrases (And What to Say Instead)
Being an effective communicator involves more than simply saying what’s on your mind. Your tone, body language, facial expressions, and, of course, the words and phrases you use have a…
What to Do When Your Child Is Being Bullied
In the mercurial soup of adolescent social lives, no one is totally immune to bullying. Even with social and emotional learning programs and eagle-eyed adults trained to recognize the signs,…
Is Your Job Toxic (or Do You Just Hate It)?
Screenshot: fizkes (Shutterstock) Some jobs suck because they’re just not what you want to be doing; others suck because the workplace culture itself is a mess. It can be hard…
Why Hyper-Independence Can Be A Response To Trauma (and What To Do About It)
The process of recovering from trauma—whether rooted in your childhood or unfolding in the wake of an acute traumatic event like a car accident—is complex and difficult. And especially when…
That ‘Compliment’ Might Actually Be Offensive
Photo: Gorgev (Shutterstock) Compliments (usually) feel good. They can reflect appreciation and value, help build and boost self-esteem, encourage positive behavior, and help create a positive environment. However, even if…
Stop ‘Gaslighting’ Your Kids
Photo: pixelheadphoto digitalskillet (Shutterstock) It should be no surprise that “gaslighting” was Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2022. In everything from politics to toxic celebrity news to our own…
These Habits Are Cute When Dating but Irritating in a Relationship, According to Lifehacker Readers
Photo: Tirachard Kumtanom (Shutterstock) Last week I asked you to share the last time your rose-colored glasses lost their rosy tint. Because as the early stages of dating turn into…
What Parents Need to Know About ‘Digital Self-Harm’
Photo: Gorodenkoff (Shutterstock) As every parent is acutely aware of, social media comes with a number of risks, many of which are new and unfamiliar to us. Although many parents…
What Is Inheritance Theft (and How Can You Protect Your Money)?
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) If you have money, property, or other assets to pass down when you die—or if you’re a beneficiary expecting an inheritance from a relative—you want to…
Noida Man Charged For Threatening Woman, BJP Says Not Party Member
Shrikant Tyagi, woman filmed during the spat in NoidaNoida: A politician in Uttar Pradesh was charged by the Noida Police on Friday for allegedly assaulting a woman after a spat…