Video shows the humorously realistic side of all those parenting tips given to new parents

1 [Video shows the humorously realistic side of all those parenting tips given to new parents]( When you have a new baby people come in with all sorts of advice that is often conflicting. Things like, don't hold the baby all day or they'll never learn to self soothe but also, if you want to get stuff done you need to strap the baby to your body like a tiny kangaroo. Which is it? Do you hold them all day to get work done or do you not hold them all day so they can learn to self soothe? This perpetual contradiction of parenting advice has been baffling parents for decades and "[It's a Southern Thing]( created a video that hilariously shows the contradictions in action. It's a realistic view of what it's like to not only have a baby but to attempt to take the advice given by well-meaning friends and family. [Read the story]( 2 [Woman explains why millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant to take up managerial roles]( Younger generations are realizing the truth about a lot of reputed jobs and opting out. This especially seems to be the case with a lot of younger people avoiding higher positions like that of a manager or supervisor. It's simply because most companies do not adequately compensate people in these jobs for the amount of stress that they go through. [@littlemisstrena]( recently shared a video where she explained why millennials and Gen-Z did not want to take up such positions. [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 [Make a complete (and healthy) Friendsgiving dinner in less than an hour]( Friendsgiving might have started as a novel alternative to Thanksgiving, but today it’s an American holiday in its own right. For many, especially millennials and Gen Zers, Friendsgiving offers an opportunity to get creative with their celebrations without being obligated to outdated, even problematic traditions or having to break the bank. However, some of us might not want to go to the extreme of only having pizza and beer. What if there were a way to balance the decadence of a traditional Thanksgiving meal while still keeping it easy and laid-back? And could we make it healthy too? As it turns out, we can. [Read the story]( 4 [Communications expert shares the 3 common phrases you may be using that come off as rude]( It’s interesting how the little things we say in our [day-to-day conversations]( sometimes seem harsh, even without us meaning to be. Sometimes, even when trying to be friendly, we can say the wrong thing and come off as passive-aggressive or condescending. [John Bowe]( a speech trainer, award-winning journalist, and author of “[I Have Something to Say:]( the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection,” recently wrote[an article for CNBC]( on commonly heard phrases, especially in the professional world, that can unintentionally make us come off as rude or condescending. Here are 3 of those [phrases people commonly]( use that may be considered rude. [Read the story]( 5 [A body temperature expert explains why some people are always freezing]( You wear extra chunky sweaters. You've never met a mitten you didn't like. You may even keep a lap blanket at work. You're one of those people who is always cold. And you are not alone. But surely there's a scientific reason as to why some people are always cold, right? [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.