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bell hooks Wasn't a Parent, but She Taught Us How To Love Children bell hooks Wasn't a Parent, but She Taught Us How To Love Children Introduction bell hooks, a renowned feminist and social activist, may not have been a parent herself, but her teachings on love and relationships have influenced many in understanding how to love and care for…

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…