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David Beckham Shuts Down Parent-Shaming Daily Mail Article
Beckham’s Brilliant Instagram Response Highlights Parent-Shaming Phenomenon After the Daily Mail published a story criticizing the Beckham’s for allowing daughter Harper, 4, use a pacifier, the sports star turned celebrity fired back on Instagram. According to the Daily Mail article, published on August 9th, “parenting experts” warn that the Beckham’s are putting their child in…
Read MoreNYT Article Displays Effects of Addiction to Approval
Addiction to approval is a huge problem in our society—however, giving it the attention it deserves can make a huge difference for students, parents and universities alike. It is just as Kathryn DeWitt is quoted as saying in the NYT’s article, Campus Suicide and the Pressure of Perfection: “Hearing my parents talk about me in a positive…
Read MoreDiner Owner Yells at Baby, Sparks Facebook Controversy
Diner Owner Yells at Baby, Sparks Facebook Controversy Going out to eat with a toddle can be rough, but for one family, a recent experience was nothing short was absolutely terrible. The owner of Darcy’s Diner in Portland, Maine is creating big waves on Facebook after a story about her yelling at a two-year-old who…
Read MoreThis Is What Your Cell Phone Addiction Looks Like to Your Family
Just Picture It The Center for Psychological Research, Shenyang, in China recently released a new ad campaign through advertising company Ogilvy & Mather China that makes a bold, symbolic statement about an uprising issue: cell phone addiction. The ads do a great job of raising awareness about cell phone addiction in an incredibly impactful way. That could…
Read MoreSupreme Court Ruling on Same Sex Marriage Could Impact Mental Health, Social Scientists Say
The Supreme Court broke history as it ruled in favor of same sex marriage on Friday, and according to social scientists, the change should positively influence the mental health of those who will now benefit from the equally afforded right. Studies Show Same Sex Marriage Could Benefit Well-Being According to HealthDay.com, Robin Simon, a professor in the…
Read MoreThe Real Piper of OITNB Wants to Talk about What Prison’s Like
Piper Kerman Invites Inmates to Talk about Experiences With the recent of season 3 of Orange is the New Black last night, there’s talk about Piper Chapman and her fellow cell mates just about everywhere. Among the clutter is a TedTalk by the real Pipes, Piper Kerman, author of Orange Is the New Black: My…
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