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Gentle-ish Parenting: Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma Introduction When thinking back to how you were raised, you likely have a spectrum of memories ranging from fond to upsetting. Your parents shaped the formative years of your life as well as your early adulthood through their choice of parenting style, influencing everything from…

Helping Kids Under 2 Adjust to a New Baby Adding a new baby is a sure way to shake up your family's life. Firstborns often struggle when they realize they're no longer the center of attention, and whether they're a toddler or elementary schooler, it's perfectly natural for them to experience feelings of jealousy. Each child will convey these…

TL/DR - The article discusses an experiment examining how personalizing political figures can reduce polarized feelings toward them. The experiment found that politicians who share non-political autobiographical details receive more favorable evaluations from the public, with these details reducing partisan bias in evaluations. It was…

TL/DR - The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is organizing a trick-or-treat event, aiming to bring together the local community and support downtown businesses. Participating businesses will welcome families in costumes from 4 to 7 p.m., with no cost of entry. For safety purposes, Washington Street will be closed between Fourth and…