Belonging, Loneliness & Social Anxiety

4+ hour, 9+ min ago   (340+ words) Posted September 21, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Why do we care? Psychologists and media researchers have been asking versions of this question for decades. And the answer has a lot to do with the curious ability of our minds to turn…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago   (441+ words) A parent playing with their child outdoors, an example of what can be an intimate and present moment for parents to learn about at the upcoming "present parenting" event as part of Creating Connections on the Key. Being a parent…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (463+ words) There are specific traits carried by people who are social lone wolves that appear all throughout their lives. They are able to hold conversations with pretty much anyone and don't care about being disliked....

6+ hour, 40+ min ago   (213+ words) Sandusky Register NORWALK — A Norwalk woman recently earned the title of National Mrs And, in her new position, she intends to promote animal welfare and community involvement Vickie McDonald received the crown during a Captivating Pageants competition in…...

7+ hour, 19+ min ago   (1229+ words) When people find it hard to connect with others, it may be due to deep feelings of not belonging. They likely find comfort in spending time alone. And while too much of that isolation can be harmful, it's not so…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago   (225+ words) An Indian woman living in Chicago, United States, has shared a candid take on how relationships can change after moving abroad, questioning why those who leave India are often accused of becoming “detached” from people back home. (Also read: ‘So…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago   (145+ words) September 21, 2026 / 6:53 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Hundreds of families learned about resources and strategies to spend less time on screens and more time in real life at the Slow Tech Festival on Sunday. The event was at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh…...

9+ hour, 45+ min ago   (489+ words) Swimming Lessons registration starts Sept.15-17. Rec Hockey registration starts Sept. 18. View details… September can bring a fresh start for families, but for single moms, getting back into school routines can also mean more schedules, expenses and responsibilities to juggle. Life…...

14+ hour, 5+ min ago   (449+ words) Published 6:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2026 Seattle has a reputation for being a tough place to make friends. The phenomenon is called the “Seattle Freeze” – the idea that people may be pleasant on the surface but reluctant to form new social connections....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (368+ words) A chocolate sandwich cookie has become the center of a viral parenting showdown, real or not, dubbed “Oreogate.” A series of Instagram posts by @ashleighjamz supposedly shows a group chat between moms whose five-year-olds all attend the same school. One…...