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Hara Estroff Marano is the Editor at Large of Psychology Today and writes the magazine's advice column, Unconventional Wisdom.

Her newest book, A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting, grew out the groundbreaking Psychology Today article A Nation of Wimps.

Books by Hara Estroff Marano

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At a Loss
The COVID crisis throws into relief what happens when grief has—quite literally—nowhere to go. The evidence suggests that most people summon strengths that surpass their own expectations.

Repairing the Toll of Uncertainty

A time of high anxiety demands measures to fortify the nervous system.

A time of high anxiety demands measures to fortify the nervous system.

The Healers Are Hurting

For many of the nation’s physicians, doctoring has become an almost unrecognizable activity, and it started long before the COVID-19 crisis. Unfortunately, the doctors have no idea how to take care of themselves.

For many of the nation’s physicians, doctoring has become an almost unrecognizable activity, and it started long before the COVID-19 crisis. Unfortunately, the doctors have no idea how to take care of themselves.

An Endless Grievance

Pushing past the discomfort of moving forward.

Pushing past the discomfort of moving forward.

Putting Yourself in Perspective

A dark view of human nature has prevailed for some time. A more balanced vision is emerging.

A dark view of human nature has prevailed for some time. A more balanced vision is emerging.

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March 2021

You Are Good Enough

So you're not a "10" in every which way. But you're probably pretty spectacular in some way, and definitely good enough in most areas of life. If ever there were a time to stop beating yourself up for being human, it is now.

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