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☆ Engagement bait's rise on Threads is another example of how we just can't help ourselves on social media
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

While rage bait can be found across social media, its prominence on Threads is because of how the app promotes content. AdvertisementWith that in mind, there's often something in your behavior on social media that's leading the apps to send those posts your way. In the grand scheme of things, rage bait is not the worst thing on social media by a long shot . YouTube star MrBeast mastered social media algorithms to build a huge audience in no time. Here's what business students said , and here's what tech students said .

Persons: —, Rebecca Zisser, Katie Notopoulos, Katie, it's, it'll, Samantha Lee, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon isn't, Solomon, Warren Buffett's, Kanu Gulati, she'd, Jensen Huang doesn't, Huang, Alberto E, Rodriguez, MrBeast, Jonah Peretti, Dan DeFrancesco, Hallam Bullock, Milan Sehmbi, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Business, Twitter, JPMorgan, Bank of America, Occidental Petroleum, Khosla Ventures, Kanu Gulati Khosla Ventures, Nvidia, Warner Bros, HBO, Charter Locations: Taiwan, China, New York, London

☆ I started obsessing over my son's school supply list. I realized I was just anxious about him starting middle school.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Marika Paez Wiesen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That future loomed like a long, dark tunnel ahead: middle school. AdvertisementMy memories of middle school colored my fears for my sonI remembered my own middle school years as both fun and fraught. In middle school, I jumped on an external validation treadmill that became very hard to get off, eventually losing touch with my own wants and needs. The author, middle, was worried when her son started middle school. The night before school started, I sat in the living room unboxing, unpackaging, organizing, and arranging.

Persons: —, Marika Paez Wiesen Organizations: Service, Business, Great School

☆ Child-focused parenting is exhausting. Some parents are finally ditching it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This is known as child-focused parenting, a style devised in the 90s that has become the norm in the last decade. Gaskins isn't the only psychology professional against child-focused parenting. Ironically, child-focused parenting teaches kids that it's normal to forego your identity and boundaries. AdvertisementInstead of being prepared for adult life, "the child's world is completely separated from the adult world," Doucleff said. Woo, who teaches at UC Irvine, said she's witnessed the lasting effects of child-focused parenting.

Persons: —, Michaeleen Doucleff, Doucleff, Suzanne Gaskins, Gaskins, Brené Brown, Tim Ferriss, Gen Xers, Sharon Hays, Caitlyn Collins, Louis, Collins, bento, Dr, Jenny Woo, Woo, she's, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Northeastern Illinois University, Washington University, Disney, UC Irvine, Pew Locations: San Francisco, American, St, playdate, America

☆ I'm 53, single, and child-free. But I still love having kids in my life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Laurie White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I was going to invite you but since there would be kids there, I didn't think you'd enjoy it." It never occurred to me to exclude anyone based on age or whether or not they had kids, except at specifically adult-only events. Many people absolutely don't have kids on purpose, a completely personal and valid choice. Then, life happened, and kids didn't. AdvertisementI would trade none of these experiences for a kid-free life, even though they're not my own.

Persons: —, I'd, I'm, I've, they're Organizations: Service

☆ As a mom of 3 young boys, I'm always apologizing for how messy our house is. I need to stop.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Kat Storr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm a mom of three boys and our house is constantly being turned upside down by them. I know that when they are out of the house, I will miss the chaos and mess that came with them. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Related storiesBut as a mother, I know I'm not alone in doing it — most of my friends do it, too. AdvertisementWe have three young boys, so our house frequently gets turned upside down when they make dens and play with their friends.

Persons: I'm, —, I've tidied, we've, Georgina Sturmer —, isn't, Sturmer, they've, we'd, I've, they'll Organizations: Service

☆ I grew up with older parents. I waited to have my own kid, too, and was able to buy a house and travel.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Jennifer Bringle | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I grew up with older parents, and it ended up being the right choice for me, too. Advertisement"Why are you so much older than my friend's mom?" I grew up with older parents — my mom was 32 and my dad was 39 when they had me. I wanted to enjoy my 20s child-freeDuring my 20s, I wanted to focus on me. So when my son asked that question, I only had one answer: "I'm older because I waited until I was ready to become a mom."

Persons: —, wasn't, I'm Organizations: Service

☆ The No. 1 habit to teach kids to give them a 'significant advantage,' from psychology expert with 40 years experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The complexity of meaning carried in our voices — including pitch, tone, volume, and emphasis, qualities known as vocalics — is extraordinary. There is a strong and consistent association between the ability to identify emotion in voices and social success, research shows. Children who learn to successfully use vocalics have a significant advantage when it comes to communication and connection. Here's how parents can teach their kids about vocalics, to help them effectively connect with their peers. Make recordings of your child's voice — and play them for herFew of us enjoy hearing a recording of our voices.

Persons: —, I'm, Dr, Alexia Rothman, Mary, Stephen Nowicki, Charles Howard Candler, Nowicki Organizations: Emory University, Psychological Center, Counseling, CNBC

☆ We started a nanny share with another family. My son gained a new best friend and it's less expensive childcare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Jenna Jonaitis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When we started a nanny share with another family, we didn't realize how many benefits there'd be. The nanny share built my son's resilience and communication, and luckily, we had an experienced nanny who brought patience and problem-solving to the table. Even though they were young, the boys would request more and more playdates together outside the nanny share days. AdvertisementThe two families have become very close since starting a nanny share. The best nanny share event yet!

Persons: —, he's, Caz, Dominic, I'd, nannies, Jenna Jonaitis, Abby, Joe, Jenna's, Jenna, Iggy Organizations: Service, Detroit Lions Locations: Lake Michigan

☆ I took one of the world's longest flights with 2 toddlers. Here's what got me through it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Lauren Quinn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

At one time, it was the world's third-longest flight, and we'd be doing it with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old with a lap ticket. I did so because Singapore Airlines consistently ranks among the world's best airlines. While she actually loved Singapore Airlines' offerings, I'm glad we brought the headphones — we used them to secure the adult-sized airline-provided earpods, which otherwise slipped off. Snacks, snacks, all the snacksI'm generally of the belief that you cannot overpack toddler snacks. AdvertisementMany long-haul flights offer a snack cart, and Singapore Airlines' was particularly robust.

Persons: —, we'd, he'd Organizations: Service, Business, LA, Singapore Airlines Locations: Cambodia, Los Angeles, Singapore, Australian

☆ Kids who do these 6 things have 'high emotional intelligence,' says parenting expert who studied over 200 children
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Reem Raouda | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As parents, we want so many things for our children — good health, success, happy relationships, and purpose in life. One thing we can do to try to guarantee these things is to help them develop emotional intelligence skills, which are key predictors for happiness and success. As a conscious parenting researcher and coach, I've studied the behaviors of over 200 kids, and I've found that those with high emotional intelligence do six key things:1. They are adaptableA child capable of smoothly navigating changes in routines, or handling disappointing news with calmness, is showing emotional maturity. How to build this skill: When your child has a story to tell, give them your full attention.

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☆ This US-based couple bought a cheap apartment in France to give their kids a different upbringing
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —Splashing out an apartment in the south of France and renovating it yourself may sound like a difficult – and hugely expensive – task. The couple spent a year or so completing the renovations themselves, which involved putting in new flooring and repainting the walls, as well as transforming the annex area into a bedroom for their children. Meanwhile, Rixa spent most of any free time she had looking for pre-used items, including dishes, for their new place. Frugal livingEric and Rixa purchased this former Communist office in Old Nice in 2020, six years after buying the apartment over it. Courtesy Margarite FisherHe also points out that Old Nice is a place that “preceded cars” so it has much more of a neighborhood feel and lots of shared outdoor space.

Persons: Eric Freeze, Rixa, Dio, Inga, ”, Eric, “ It’s, they’d, Jeunes Communistes, “, they’ve, Eric ., Rixa’s, ’, Chateau, Margarite Fisher, It’s, they’re, They’re, they've, it’s, ” Eric, Zari, Ivy, Armando Nevarez “, that’s Organizations: CNN, Communist, “ Young Communists, French Communist Party, “, UNESCO Locations: France, Canada, Old Nice, Nice, Indianapolis, Indiana, French

☆ A software CEO ditched Chicago for a Midwestern college town and said the move was 'huge upgrade' for his whole family
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Software firm CEO Ravi Bhatt moved his family from Chicago to Bloomington, Indiana, in 2021. In the spring of 2021, my family and I moved to Bloomington, Indiana, a Midwestern city of 85,000 people, home to Indiana University Bloomington. What made the area attractive to us was that Indiana University Bloomington is a major research university. Bloomington, Indiana. A lot of people are stressed out about work and think life will become easier once they get out of the big city.

☆ 'Because I said so' isn't enough: Kids find some excuses more understandable than others, new study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Children between ages 3 and 5 can discern which excuses are worthy of forgiveness and which are not. Excuses that involved helping another person were met with more understanding than excuses that seemed selfish. This shows that kids feel like prioritizing others is a more legitimate excuse than prioritizing yourself. "Morality is a type of common ground that we have with others, with mutual expectations about how we should behave and what counts as good grounds for justification," Li told Science Daily. "Usually if someone breaks a promise and gives you a lame reason, it implies they're not really a good friend," Li told Science Daily.

☆ When Parents Live-Text the Playdate: Endearing or Annoying?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Julie Jargon | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Playdates used to be a chance for parents to get a break while their kids were off with another family. Not anymore. Lately they have become orchestrated events where every moment gets captured and shared. Parents expecting a bit of peace and quiet instead get a constant buzz of smartphone alerts.

☆ The 12 most prestigious private preschools in New York City — and how to get in
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The private preschool landscape in New York City is arguably the most competitive in the nation. Education consultants Wendy Levey and Cindy Chanin selected the 12 most prestigious in the city. New York City has arguably one of the most competitive landscapes for private preschools in the nation. Why parents fight for a spot knowing the odds often comes down to reputation — maybe celebrities or well-known business leaders bring their kids there, or, possibly more importantly, the preschool's notorious for landing its graduates spots at the most prestigious private schools in the city. Levey and Chanin selected 12 preschools in Manhattan and Brooklyn that, in their experience, are the most prestigious programs around.

☆ Forbes a publicat topul celor mai bine plătite staruri de pe YouTube în 2020. Pe primul loc e un băiat de nouă ani
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-22 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +3 min

Forbes a publicat topul celor mai bine plătite staruri de pe YouTube în 2020. Pe locul al doilea s-a situat Jimmy Donaldson, un nou venit în universul platformei YouTube, care a obţinut venituri de 24 de milioane de dolari şi un total de peste trei miliarde de vizualizări. Grupul a obţinut venituri de aproape 23 de milioane de dolari şi a totalizat 2,77 de miliarde de vizualizări. Anastasia Radzinskaya a încasat venituri de 18,5 milioane de dolari, David Dobrik a obţinut 15,5 milioane de dolari, iar Jeffree Star – care a pierdut mai multe contracte de sponsorizare în urma disputei sale cu colegul lui din industria produselor de machiaj James Charles – a încasat venituri de 15 milioane de dolari. El distribuie pe canalul său de pe YouTube şi videoclipuri educaţionale, în care vorbeşte despre statele federale americane, capitalele acestora şi modul în care se formează un tsunami.

Persons: Forbes, Ryan Kaji, Jimmy Donaldson, Mr, David Dobrik, Anastasia Radzinskaya, Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones, Tyler, James Charles, Ryan Organizations: Forbes, YouTube, World, Nickelodeon Locations: american, american Texas

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