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Brain Rules for Baby (John Medina)
Harlow's monkeys wanted comfort, not food
Harlow’s classic attachment experiments involved two of these iron maidens—doll-like structures serving as maternal stand-ins. One was made of harsh wire, the other of soft terry cloth. He took newly born rhesus monkeys, removed them from their biological mothers, and placed…
Baby blues and postpartum depression
What to make of the transition to parenthood? We have so far outlined an experience that requires a “giving response” three times per minute, allows half the sleep you need, provides little energy for friendships, and turns issues like who takes out the garbage into divorce…
Shantaram (gregory David Roberts)
The wrong thing for the right reasons
‘But sometimes …’ I protested, ‘you know, what about self-defence? What about killing to defend yourself?’ ‘Yes, a good point, Lin. I want you to imagine a scene for me. You are standing in a room with a desk in front of you. On the other side of the room is your mother. A…
Too Much To Bare: Behind The Scenes At A Lap-dancing Club | Life And Style | The Guardian
Lap dancing takes a thick skin
Some of the girls shouldn't be doing it because they don't make money," the house mother says. "You have to have a thick skin and the right kind of mentality. Some customers might not like them. You have to be able to take it on the chin. If they get knocked back, I am here to…