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Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

Children raised in the 1960s and 70s developed their resilience the same way muscle develops under resistance - not by being protected from the load but by being required to carry it, repeatedly, without assistance, until the carrying became the unremarkable default rather than the exceptional achievement - Silicon Canals

Independence and resilience were fostered in children of the '60s and '70s through unstructured play and learning from failure.
#parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Parenting

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Parenting

People who grew up exceptionally independent usually had parents who did these 7 counterintuitive things - Silicon Canals

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm always eager to offer advice to my adult kids. I've learned to wait to be asked for it.

Wait for adult children to ask before offering parenting advice; allow independence and reciprocal exchange of wisdom as relationships evolve.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Chateau Mom and Dad

Set clear expectations with college-aged children returning home to balance their desire for independence with family responsibilities and avoid resentments.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

Children in the 70s thrived on unstructured play and minimal parental intervention, fostering independence and problem-solving skills.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Parenting

People who grew up exceptionally independent usually had parents who did these 7 counterintuitive things - Silicon Canals

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.

NYC parents
fromBig Think
3 days ago

The quiet disappearance of the free-range childhood

Child protective services investigated a couple after their son rode his scooter to a nearby playground alone, leading to a finding of neglect.
Digital life
fromAnildash
1 week ago

Endgame for the Open Web - Anil Dash

The open web is under significant threat from Big Tech, risking its foundational principles of accessibility and independence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Children who were called 'the responsible one' often became adults who can't rest without guilt - not because they love productivity but because somewhere a five-year-old version of them still believes that if they stop holding everything together it will all fall apart - Silicon Canals

Freedom from responsibility can feel terrifying after a lifetime of being the responsible one.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Katharine Hepburn Reportedly Loved This Rice And Seafood Dish Fried In Bacon Grease - Tasting Table

Katharine Hepburn was known for her independent spirit and simple cooking, including a unique fried rice dish called 'Rice to the Occasion'.
Television
fromInverse
1 week ago

Why Apple's Boldest Sci-Fi Show Had To Start The Martian Revolution

For All Mankind Season 5 shifts focus from alternative history to a grounded narrative about Mars seeking independence from Earth.
#resilience
fromTiny Buddha
1 week ago
Mental health

Growing Up Without a Family: From Survival Mode to Thriving - Tiny Buddha

Resilience and independence developed from a challenging childhood can lead to early career success despite lacking emotional and financial support.
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago
Psychology

Psychologists explain that people born in the 1950s aren't just resilient - they're the last generation raised with the assumption that life owed them nothing, which created a baseline expectation of hardship that inoculated them against the entitlement that erodes persistence - Silicon Canals

Resilience is built through exposure to manageable stressors without adult intervention, shaping persistence and independence in individuals.
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
1 week ago

Growing Up Without a Family: From Survival Mode to Thriving - Tiny Buddha

Resilience and independence developed from a challenging childhood can lead to early career success despite lacking emotional and financial support.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychologists explain that people born in the 1950s aren't just resilient - they're the last generation raised with the assumption that life owed them nothing, which created a baseline expectation of hardship that inoculated them against the entitlement that erodes persistence - Silicon Canals

Resilience is built through exposure to manageable stressors without adult intervention, shaping persistence and independence in individuals.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Chelsea Handler says her dating life changed after 40: 'I'm too hot to be dating 65-year-olds'

Handler stated, 'I like traveling a lot. I like hooking up with guys. I don't like to get too serious. I don't want someone in my space all the time.'
Relationships
Parenting
fromBustle
1 week ago

Are Your Parents Guilty Of The Boomer Hospital Reveal?

Many older adults avoid sharing health issues with family, often prioritizing their independence over communication.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Inspector general group to be led by former Trump administration adviser

"The administration is putting more of a thumb on the scale of CIGIE," said Faith Williams, the director of the Effective and Accountable Government Program at the Project on Government Oversight nonprofit.
Washington DC
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The loneliest generation in history isn't the one glued to their phones. It's the one that raised everyone, worked without complaint, retired without ceremony, and is now sitting in houses that used to be full of noise wondering when the silence became permanent. - Silicon Canals

Many older adults experience profound loneliness due to a lifetime of valuing independence and self-sufficiency over connection.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Non-independence parties gain ground in New Caledonia vote

The second-round results consolidated their dominance in the most populous centres of the overseas territory, which has been politically polarised for years between pro- and non-independence parties.
France politics
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

What's Next for Hilton? A Yotel Partnership, For Starters.

Hilton partners with Yotel to expand its room offerings while allowing Yotel to maintain its independence and unique brand identity.
#solo-travel
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Mindfulness

My college kids went back to school, so I went on a cruise alone. It was awkward at first, but I loved my alone time.

Berlin music
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I started going to raves alone at 35. I learned so much about myself by doing so.

Solo raving across Europe revealed that independence has limits; facing fears about dancing alone broke co-dependency patterns and expanded personal freedom.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Mindfulness

My college kids went back to school, so I went on a cruise alone. It was awkward at first, but I loved my alone time.

fromNew York Family
1 month ago

8 Reasons to Send Your Child to Day Camp

Wondering if day camp is right for your family? Here are eight great reasons to sign your child up for day camp today! Day camp is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. It's often a child's first step toward independence and provides an environment intentionally designed for children to explore, discover, and learn about themselves and others. Below are eight reasons why day camp is so beneficial for both your child and your family.
Parenting
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Whoopi Goldberg: "I'm not good at relationships"-but she's wildly successful. Here's why that matters.

In a recent interview with Interview magazine, Goldberg opened up about her solo life, which she happens to genuinely love. So much, in fact, that she says she plans to stay single because, as she put it, "in the last 25 years, I recognized that not everybody's cut out to be in a relationship." She continued, revealing that she doesn't ever "want to live with anybody," echoing her 2016 statement to The New York Times when she famously said "I don't want somebody in my house!"
Television
Social justice
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Ed Roberts, Curb Cuts and the Origins of the Disability Movement - Streetsblog USA

Mid-1960s motorized wheelchair attachments provided disabled people with independence, privacy, and campus mobility, fueling activism and a broader focus on accessibility and access for all.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Only children aren't lonely - psychology says they often develop these 7 exceptional qualities - Silicon Canals

Growing up, I heard it constantly: "Oh, you must have been so lonely as an only child." People would look at my friend Emma with this mix of pity and concern, as if she'd been raised by wolves instead of loving parents. They'd ask if she wished for siblings, assuming her childhood was some tragic tale of isolation and imaginary friends.
Psychology
#self-reliance
#aging
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Psychology says people who've always been comfortable doing things alone have these 7 emotional advantages most never develop - Silicon Canals

Comfort with solitude fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, independence, and healthier social connections rather than indicating social deficiency.
#astrology
History
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Provocation That Helped Create America

Common Sense decisively shifted American public opinion toward independence by forcefully arguing for separation from Britain, catalyzing the Revolutionary movement.
#greenland
Travel
fromCN Traveller
3 months ago

A hiking trek through the wild terrains of Corsica

Corsica fiercely preserves a distinct culture, language, and identity shaped by rugged landscapes and centuries of foreign occupation.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I lived in a camper van outside my grandfather's home to help him feel less lonely. The move also helped me grow.

Moving into a camper near my grandfather restored independence, reduced loneliness for both of us, and rebuilt confidence leading to dating again.
fromHuffPost
3 months ago

Are You A 'Velcro Parent' Without Realizing It?

What is Velcro parenting? "A Velcro parent is a caregiver who remains constantly attached to their child ― physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or logistically," clinical psychologist and author Jenny Yip told HuffPost. "Unlike helicopter parenting, which involves monitoring from above, Velcro parenting is about staying fused. The parent tightly shadows the child's experiences, often stepping in at the earliest sign of discomfort, challenge or uncertainty."
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I live in a small mobile home at 81. I have everything I need.

I left New York and moved back to Florida without a plan. My younger daughter offered me a mobile home on her property to stay in while I figured it out. I moved in and didn't move out. It felt just right. It is small and easy for me to take care of. It's the perfect size to fit the things I hold dear. I call it "The Teapot."
Real estate
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I flew to Italy to visit my daughter, who is studying abroad. I was surprised by how much she has grown in such a short time.

Daughter gained independence and local knowledge while studying abroad in Rome, becoming adept at navigation, Italian culture, and spotting tourist-trap restaurants.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

When Your Young Adult Seems Stuck

Young adults not engaged in work, education, or treatment often need professional assessment, while parental patience, support, accountability, and boundaries foster gradual steps toward independence.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I'm not actively pursuing a romantic partnership by choice

A 41-year-old person is content being single, values independence, builds deep friendships, and finds solitude and chosen companionship fulfilling.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
4 months ago

Your Tarot Reading For The Week Of November 3 - 9

Self-made stability and success arise from hard work, independence, and deliberate routines, producing emotional and financial security.
Film
fromDefector
5 months ago

Diane Keaton's Solo Act | Defector

Diane Keaton consistently portrayed independent, self-reliant women who prioritize autonomy over conventional romantic or corporate expectations, defining her public persona and film legacy.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

After 2 big breakups, I sold my stuff and moved to Rome. It didn't fix my problems, but I found a new version of myself.

Moved to Rome after two failed long-term relationships and, after facing loneliness, discovered newfound independence, strength, and self-understanding.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

My 93-year-old great aunt lives alone in Las Vegas. I worry about her, but she loves her independence and keeps herself busy.

A 93-year-old woman in Las Vegas maintains independence, social connections, and manages daily needs while declining offers to move in with family.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

4 Developmental Changes to Expect in Adolescent Behavior

Adolescence prompts increasing distance, individuality, dissatisfaction, and resistance, requiring parents to loosen control, tolerate differences, and foster new forms of connection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

I'm ready to join the brave new world of women who are leaving their family at home and holidaying alone | Zoe Williams

But even as I was hitting delete, I started to wonder what that would actually be like: being somewhere different, without anyone to please except myself, without anything to do except exactly what I wanted. Plainly, it would be amazing. So I said yes and it turned out they meant the other Zoe Williams, the one who is a doctor and used to be a Gladiator, and is incredibly fit already, and yes, in retrospect, that should have been obvious all along.
Travel
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Beginner's Mind at Midlife: Learning to Begin Again

"Shoshin" means both beginner's mind and heart. It's often difficult to give up "expert" status at a later age. Comfort can keep us locked in old, unhelpful patterns.
Mindfulness
Relationships
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Asking for a friend: I used to see my partner a lot more before he started doing shift work. Is it a good idea to move in together so we can spend more time together again?

Rebuild personal independence by investing in hobbies, friends, family and alone time rather than making a partner your entire world.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

My 76-year-old mother moved from Florida to New York to live with me, but left after 2 years because I was too boring

An elderly mother moved in but returned home after two years because differing social needs and a preference for independent living proved incompatible.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

My grandparents say the keys to their 65-year marriage include staying independent and having a healthy social life

Choose friends who share core values, practice daily gratitude, respect each other’s independence, and accept small disagreements to sustain a long, loving marriage.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Every Living Ex-Fed Chair Rallies to Urge SCOTUS to Block Trump's Lisa Cook Ousting

Former Federal Reserve chairs warn that removing Lisa Cook would undermine the Fed's independence and erode public confidence.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Just before her 100th birthday, I asked my great-grandmother for her secret to a long life. She told me, 'Don't worry so much.'

Mabel Wells - or Memmie, to her family - lived her entire life in rural Kentucky. During the hourlong drive to her house, my younger sister and I counted cows and tried to guess which field went with what crop. Mabel was born in 1909, at a time when the Titanic was being built, World War I was still five years away,
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Harriette Cole: I got a great job, and my mom is trying to make me feel guilty about it

Your mom just misses you and is dealing with her raw feelings. Tell her you miss her but you are working hard to build your life. Let her know you need her support more than her criticism. She raised you to be an independent person, and that's who you are becoming. Ask her to stop berating you. In turn, promise to call her more and visit whenever you can.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

I'm a passive parent - I don't cut the crust off sandwiches or tie shoelaces. I want my kids to be independent

I don't cut crusts off toast at breakfast time. If my kids don't want to eat the crust, they eat around it. I'm not lazy, I'm teaching life skills . It's a valuable lesson that you have to eat around the bits you don't like. My often passive parenting isn't me checking out; I'm intentionally stepping back so my kids have space to grow and work it out for themselves.
Parenting
#paris
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
7 months ago

Kristin Cavallari Says She Co-Sleeps with Her 11-Year-Old Son and 9-Year-Old Daughter

Kristin Cavallari co-sleeps weekly with her children, balancing parental privacy and child comfort while clinicians recommend ending co-sleeping around puberty to foster independence.
US politics
fromDefector
7 months ago

What Makes A Failson? | Defector

Wealthy backgrounds often provide unseen advantages that shape experiences and perceptions of financial independence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

More applause for Nicola Sturgeon, please | Letters

Nicola Sturgeon's gender recognition reforms were significant but blocked by the UK government, demonstrating a divide on trans rights.
#msnbc
Parenting
fromslate.com
7 months ago

My Daughter Moved in to Help After I Got Sick. Well, I'm Better Now and She's Got to Go.

Daughter's lack of contribution to household work worsens the mother's recovery from leukemia.
#history
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I turned my screened-in porch into a home office this summer, so my daughter and I could work our remote jobs side by side

Working side-by-side with my daughter this summer has fostered growth and a new dynamic in our relationship.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Today in History: August 15, power restored after largest blackout in U.S. history

On Aug. 15, 2003, cities from the Midwest to Manhattan restored power to tens of millions of people following the largest blackout in U.S. history.
History
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The Guardian view on the SNP's future: cracks are beginning to show | Editorial

John Swinney's independence plan for Scotland faces significant obstacles and may not lead to a successful referendum.
#digital-foundry
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
7 months ago

Casey Dienel (fka White Hinterland) announces first album in 8 years, shares "Your Girl's Upstairs"

Casey Dienel is releasing a new album titled My Heart is an Outlaw on October 17, the first in eight years.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Balancing Dignity and Independence With the Need for Hospitalization

Throughout my life, even as a child, my desire was for independence and dignity. I have always wanted to make my own choices, from what I eat and wear, and where I live, to who my friends are, and even who I vote for.
Mental health
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Today in History: August 4, LAPD officers sentenced in Rodney King case

The U.S. Coast Guard was established on August 4, 1790, for enforcing trade laws and preventing smuggling.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

At 34, I moved from New York City to the Midwest to live with my parents. I was struggling to find a job, and I feel less independent now.

Navigating job hunting and living with parents at 34 brings feelings of shame and loss of independence.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

I think it's time to move my mom in her 90s into assisted living. My siblings disagree - what should I do?

Care for aging parents requires empathy, open conversations, and researching options for maintaining independence.
#retirement
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

I moved to Portland at 22. Now that I'm 30, I've outgrown so much of what I loved about the city.

I jumped at the opportunity to move to Portland for a four-month internship, but eight years later, I feel like I've outgrown the city.
Portland
California
fromThe Mercury News
8 months ago

Elias: Californians may favor secession if Trump's hostility to us increases

Californians show little momentum towards independence despite harsh federal measures by Trump.
Education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 months ago

I teach college students and their horror stories of dorm life make me thankful I lived at home when I was in school

Choosing to skip dorm life allowed for better focus on studies, avoiding difficult roommate dynamics.
frominsideevs.com
8 months ago

Editorial Integrity And Affiliate Partnerships

InsideEVs may promote products or services they believe are valuable, and affiliate links are used to earn commissions at no extra cost to the consumer.
E-Commerce
Video games
fromEngadget
8 months ago

Still Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room regains its independence

The Chinese Room has regained independence and plans to develop new franchises after splitting from the Sumo Group.
US politics
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Court rules Trump broke US law when he fired Democratic FTC commissioner

The FTC Act's for-cause removal protections were upheld as constitutional by the court.
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

This Solo-Built Search Engine Is Challenging Big Tech | HackerNoon

A solo developer has created an independent, AI-enhanced search engine from scratch without venture capital funding.
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