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Our Brains Panic When Reality Doesn't Match our Expectations.
I was reminded of this while booking an airline ticket. I'd found the perfect flight at a price that fit my budget. Halfway through booking, an error message appeared: That fare is no longer available. If I wanted the exact same seat on the exact same flight, I'd have to pay significantly more. My heart started pounding. I started sweating. The voice in my head screamed, "That's it. I'm never traveling again." Nothing dangerous had happened. Yet my body reacted as though it h
saribethgoodman
Jul 232 min read


Are You a "Say and Stray" Parent?
You might recognize this: You tell your child, “Clear your dishes,” “Turn off your tablet,” or “Stop jumping on the couch,” and then you...
saribethgoodman
Oct 10, 20251 min read


She's Not Thankful
I saw this Facebook post yesterday on Thanksgiving. Being a mother is literally the most unfulfilling, unrewarding job in the world. ...
saribethgoodman
Nov 29, 20241 min read


How Do Kids Spend $$?
I cringed 😬quite a few times when I saw what some students bought as souvenirs on field trips. -There was the huge 🐀 gummy rat as big...
saribethgoodman
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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