Sarah Bourassa

1 month ago | huffingtonpost.gr | Sarah Bourassa

«Οι άνθρωποι, όταν ακούμε ότι κάποιος είναι μοναχοπαίδι, αυτόματα υποθέτουμε πολλά για την προσωπικότητά του: Ότι είναι μοναχικός/ή, κακομαθημένος/η, εγωιστής/εγωίστρια ή αυταρχικός/ή. Κι αυτά δεν είναι ούτε τα μισά από τα στερεότυπα που κυριαρχούν», παρατηρεί η Σούζαν Νιούμαν, κοινωνική ψυχολόγος και συγγραφέας. Όμως κανένα από όλα αυτά τα χαρακτηριστικά της προσωπικότητας δεν συνδέεται πράγματι με το να μην έχει κάποιος/α αδέρφια.

1 month ago | buzzfeed.com | Sarah Bourassa

Parents·Posted 1 minute agoThe single-child family structure is now the fastest-growing family unit in the United States, and with good reason. AscentXmedia via Getty Images When people ask me if I have any siblings, as soon as I answer “no,” they often assume a lot about my personality just because I’m an only child.

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Sarah Bourassa

When people ask me if I have any siblings, as soon as I answer “no,” they often assume a lot about my personality just because I’m an only child. Lonely, spoiled, selfish and bossy are some of the most common only child stereotypes that have persisted for years — even though they have been debunked time and time again. “The stereotype is so ingrained in our society ...

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Bourassa

Between preparing and handling food, piling dirty dishes in the sink and constantly wiping up spills and crumbs, you can see how your kitchen is a prime spot for germs. Yet the germiest item in your kitchen may surprise you, because it’s what you use to keep it clean. “A dirty sponge can actually contain more bacteria than a toilet seat,” said Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and professor at Northeastern University.

2 months ago | buzzfeed.com | Sarah Bourassa

Goodful·Posted 1 minute agoWe talked to therapists about habits in relationships that could be signs of ADHD — and tips for both partners for working through their differences. Do you find it difficult to focus on a task when your partner is talking to you? Do you go to bed much later than your partner? Do you take comments from your partner personally, even when they don’t mean to criticize you?