If turbulence makes you nervous, you’re certainly not alone. It’s one of the many triggers of aviophobia, or the fear of flying. Aviophobia isn’t particularly well studied, but a 2015 Economist/YouGov poll revealed that 40 percent of Americans are “bothered slightly” by flying in an airplane, while 15 percent are afraid. “I’ve never met anyone who likes turbulence, and surprise …
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MIL’s anxiety about grandkid is spiraling.
Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My wife and I (both women) welcomed our first child together last year. Her parents live locally, and since this is their first grandchild, they are very excited to be so involved in his life. We are excited, …
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