Thomas Ramey Watson

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The Most Important Thing To Know About Parenting Sensitive Kids

The data supporting the idea that more sensitive, “vulnerable” people do worse than others do in bad conditions but better in good conditions is based mainly on studies of adverse conditions—and show repeatedly that the mere lack of bad, really trying conditions is enough to let orchids fare better than others do. In other words, …

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Abandon expectations, appreciate everything.

Jame Hamblin writes: If you think that human nature is good and powerful, then you go around frustrated because the perfect society has not yet been achieved. But if you go through life believing that our reason is not that great, our individual skills are not that impressive, and our goodness is severely mottled, then …

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Too much TV time makes kids more vulnerable to bullying

Parents are busier than ever, juggling multiple responsibilities at home and work, all the while doing their best to raise a healthy, happy child. Sometimes a child’s favorite TV show can be the only time to catch a breath. And in a world of smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs, minimizing screen time has gotten harder …

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In A Relationship With A Highly Sensitive Person? Here’s What You Need To Know

Lindsay Holmes writes: Let’s be honest: relationships are complex, no matter what kind of personality you have. And some truths are universal, like fighting is never fun. Romantic gestures are usually appreciated. Communication is definitely valued. Compromise isn’t always easy. But a lot of these nuances are only heightened if you’re of a more sensitive …

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13 Things to Never Say to People Who Suffer From Chronic Pain

Kat Gal WRITES: Chronic pain is something I’ve lived for years, chronic headaches, chronic hip pains and related chronic back pain, chronic neck aches and chronic muscle pain… not to mention the emotional pain that came with it. I’ve healed from my non-stop, 24/7 chronic headaches and running happily without chronic hip pains again. I …

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