The sad clown is a well-established cultural trope, but it’s also a psychologically verified part of the human condition. What’s more, it seems sad clowns grow from sad kids. Of course, not all sad kids grow into funny adults, but this pattern appears ubiquitous for a number of legitimate reasons. Humor is a coping skill rooted in resilience, and using humor to deflect trauma is not uncommon. When people have something to overcome, it makes sense that they might become more adept at laughing through the pain. Read More...
3 / 11 Subbotina Anna/Shutterstock Lavender Oil Lavender oil is a very common ingredient in homemade bug repellents. If a recipe calls for citrus oils, neem oil, lemon eucalyptus, clove, or cedarwood oils, you can also add a little lavender oil. This will help improve the fragrance. But you can also use lavender oil by itself in a mixture similar to the citrus oil recipe for a home bug repellent. Read More...
Dads pride themselves on being funny guys. But there’s a wide gulf between a teasing jerk of a dad and a father who can tell a dad joke that’ll make his kid’s eyes roll right out of their heads. The punny dad is hilarious. The snarky, teasing dad is undermining his own authority and his child’s sense of security and self-worth. He’s also modeling the behavior of bullies.
“Humor can be very misplaced,” says clinical psychologist John Mayer, Ph. Read More...