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Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Asking Eric: If I suggest a hotel, they'll be offended, but I can't deal with them in my home

After decades of hosting, Thanksgiving responsibilities can overwhelm one person; ask relatives to share hosting duties, shorten visits, or take on specific tasks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How elder care can rupture sibling relationships: I didn't have much choice'

When Katrina, 60 (who withheld her last name for privacy), moved in with her family in Mexico during Covid, it made sense for her to manage her aging parents' medical care; she's a nurse. Her sister, who has an MBA, took care of the administrative tasks. It was the first time the family had all lived together since Katrina was in high school.
Public health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Mental Health of Mothers Is Declining

Maternal mental health worsened markedly from 2016 to 2023, with economic pressures and disproportionate caregiving burden contributing to increased stress and anxiety.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Women Have It All?

Women face systemic workplace and societal barriers that force unequal household burdens, harming mental health and obstructing balanced careers, family, and personal fulfillment.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Silent Strength of Immigrant Daughters

Immigrant daughters shoulder unpaid emotional, instrumental, and cultural labor, balancing family obligations and bicultural pressures while developing resilience and unrecognized skills.
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