According to a New York Times article, loneliness may be bad for your heart in a very literal sense. The findings indicate that social isolation or loneliness can increase one's risk of heart attack, angina, death from heart disease and risk of stroke, by more than 25% percent, regardless of sex. A scary finding. Our social networks, comprised of supportive family, friendships, romantic relationships and community, are what keep us healthy. Therefore, the time, attention, ef

A very interesting article in the New York Times about parents choosing a favorite child. Whether not being favored, or perceiving oneself as being less loved, t is meaningful to think about the lasting impact this can have on our lives."We all carry with us into adulthood a sense of where we stood, how we were perceived and how we were treated." Worth reading and reflecting. Link to full article here. #parents #parentallove #siblingrivalry #favoritechild #earlyattachment