An Age-By-Age Guide to Raising an Autonomous Kid
As nice as it might be to have a perfectly obedient child (albeit rather unusual), you probably also want your child to grow into an independent, autonomous adult who can…
How to Know If You’re the Toxic One in Your Relationship
When you’re unhappy in your relationship, it’s easy to point the finger at your partner and accuse them of being toxic. But what if you’re the one who’s toxic? While…
How to Discipline a Sensitive Child
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) As every parent knows, no two children are alike, and no one discipline strategy is guaranteed to work for every child. Given the diversity of personalities and…
Why the 50/70 Rule for Eye Contact Is Bullshit
Photo: Mangostar (Shutterstock) Do you think about how long you’re making eye contact with someone when having a conversation? I don’t. Maybe because it’s never been an issue in my…
How to Manage an Emotional Breakdown at Work
Photo: Vladeep (Shutterstock) We all have our bad days at work. When you do, it can be all too easy for our emotions to get out of control, whether that…
What Is Behavior Mirroring and When Should You Use It?
Photo: Zivica Kerkez (Shutterstock) The next time you’re deep in conversation with someone, whether it be a platonic, romantic, or business interaction, notice: Are you sitting or standing in similar…
How to Teach You Kid Social-Emotional Skills From Day One
Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock) Many first-time pandemic parents are worried: Are their children are on-track with their social and emotional skills? With the world in lockdown mode for the…
Use These Phrases to Sound More Emotionally Intelligent at Work (and in Life)
Photo: insta_photos (Shutterstock) Exhibiting emotional intelligence is more important than ever in the workplace. We are in the midst of the Great Resignation, and people are increasingly less likely to…
There’s Such a Thing as ‘Temporary’ Narcissism (and How to Recognize It)
Most of us are familiar with narcissism, whether we’ve had personal experience dealing with a narcissist or someone close to us has. Dealing with a narcissist—whether it’s a parent-child relationship,…
Don’t Put People on the Spot (and What It Says About You When You Do)
Photo: Lighthunter (Shutterstock) Most of us have been put on the spot in a number of different situations, whether at work or among a group of friends. And having a…