On Monday, Mashable spotted a Twitter thread in which one young woman pointed out that matter how long a message to her dad might have been, he always replied only with “Ok.” Soon, numerous other people joined in on Twitter, pointing out the exact same phenomenon between them and their dads. All of these dads think what their kids are doing is “Ok” and are totally okay to tell them that without wasting precious characters....
In a global report supplement, titled “Growing Up Rural,” Save the Children digs deep into the reality of child poverty in America and finds that the poverty rate is highest in rural areas for children under 6 years old, and those affected by a disability. The report further states that rural counties account for around 90 percent of U.S. counties with high child food insecurity rates. Moreover, the poverty rates for rural communities have been consistently high and disproportionate to urban poverty rates for nearly three generations....
In an article published by the Los Angeles Times on Friday, the Yelchins explain that their reason for moving into their deceased son’s home wasn’t a macabre decision, but, instead, is a way to celebrate his life. “We’re closer to him, even if it’s very hard,” Yelchin’s father explained, while his mother said “It’s hard to live. But we are. So we have to do something while we’re here.” Viktor and Irina Yelchin are doing more than just living though; they’re helping to make a documentary that celebrates their son’s life....
The new iPad is not at all new — just refreshed. It looks and works exactly like the previous model, and like any non-student iPad sold in the Apple store. It’s got Touch ID (no facial recognition, just yet), 32GB of memory, front and rear 8MP cameras with HD video, and weighs a hair more than one pound. It’s available in gray, silver, and gold, and the battery lasts a nice 10 hours....
Given the stakes, it’s easy to understand why parents and players would be quick to buckle up chest protectors. Sporting goods stores carry dozens of models, and the safety equipment is mandatory for youth ballplayers in 20 states. And while the under-shirt guards may lessen the impact of a hard grounder, a growing body of research suggests that they don’t do a damn thing to defend the heart. Dr. Patrick Mularoni, Medical Director of Pediatric Sports Medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, puts it frankly: “There has never, ever been a study that shows a decrease in commotio cordis in Little League players wearing a chest protector....
Truth be told there’s no hard-and-fast rule, law, or definitive age when children can be left alone. But alone time can and should be utilized, in certain doses, at all ages. Just how far parents can go and how long kids can be left alone depends on the age and unique needs of your child. Give Babies Space But Don’t Leave Them Home Alone The amount of time babies can be left alone in a secure, safe area, has less to do with the actual duration, and more to do with a baby’s temperament....
What Is Autism Masking and Why It Matters To some, camouflaging to fit in might not sound like such a bad thing. It may even sound similar to the process that many non-autistic kids go through as they grow up and find their way. Historically, some parents have even encouraged their autistic kids to avoid stimming in public or hyperfocusing on their special interests to fit in and avoid bullying, discrimination, and stigma that targets autistic people....
“Remember that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing – not bed-sharing – for the first 6-12 months, so baby is unlikely to sleep in the nursery at all for a while,” explains Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. “Room-sharing makes it much simpler to observe, feed and comfort a baby and has been proven to reduce the risk of SIDS.” Anything parents can do to reduce SIDS, the better....
My first day as a high school running coach didn’t go well. In May of 2004, just before school let out for the summer, I offered sign-ups to join the cross country team, and I was pleased with the number of students who showed interest for the fall. By July, when I started making phone calls and emailing about summer practice, the response was less enthusiastic. The second parent I contacted by phone could be heard asking their child if they had signed up to run across the country....
To help you decide which convertible stroller should go on the registry, we took into account standard stroller features, special functions, price point, and how highly each stroller is rated and reviewed. In the end, we decided on these five for every budget. *Convertible strollers can also be defined as those that can convert from carrying one child to two, and back; this list includes two such strollers, but that feature was not one of the criteria for inclusion....
Kamado Professional Ceramic Charcoal Grill Knock $100 off this popular ceramic grill that “replicates wood oven cooking” and provides 604-square inches of surface over two-tier stainless steel grates. Buy Now $599 Milwaukee String Trimmer And Blower Combo The beauty here is that you get both the rechargeable cordless 16-inch trimmer with one-hour run time and the lightweight M18 fuel blower for over 30 percent off. Buy Now $299 RIDGID 18-Volt GEN5X Cordless Lithium-Ion Combo Kit This 5-tool combo kit includes a micro-clutch hammer drill with 100+ settings, impact driver, circular saw with integrated dust blower, reciprocating saw, and an LED flashlight....
This lesson came to a head at my house over a great battle that occurred between our 19-month-old and a Bluetooth enabled smart speaker. Music, a medium that once required patience and focus, now, in digital form, allows all of us to just skip a track whenever we feel like it. And it’s enough to drive kids and parents insane. For months after our daughter learned the word “change”, she started saying it hundreds of times a day....
The characters in Toy Story 4 are beloved. So, so beloved. And of course, there’s a ton of merch out there. We slogged through the offerings and found the ones worth your Toy Story money. Best Toy Story 4 Toys Toy Story 4 basically sort-of comes to life with this version of Buzz Lightyear. He drops down and stays motionless whenever people come near, and now he responds to voice commands....
RELATED: 11 Valentine’s Day Gifts That Make You The World’s Most Thoughtful Guy Espere Rose Quartz Stud Earrings Made out of 14k rose gold and set with rose quartz, these stylish studs are completely resistant to color fading and tarnishing. Plus, their eco-friendly finish makes them hypoallergenic ⏤ so no worries about irritated skin. Buy Now $26 Vintage Locket The best part of this hand-casted, heart-adorned pewter locket is there’s no tiny picture to cut out and put inside....
This waffle iron looks pretty much like any other square waffle iron on the outside, but opening it up reveals a Lego-like interlocking pattern that produces 10 1 x 2 bricks, two 1 x 1 bricks, and two 1 x 4 bricks. Simply pour in your preferred batter, close the iron, and in a few minutes you’ll be ready to play with your breakfast. The company’s founders showcased a few different examples, including a ranch house, log cabin, and pickup truck, but there are endless possibilities....
For this study, researchers gathered and analyzed 1,725,994 self-reports measuring personal wellbeing from 33,391 employed U.S. adults with a distribution of income values closely matching U.S. Census distribution. Some reports measured wellbeing in the moment, while others took an evaluative measurement of how people felt about their lives when they took time to pause and reflect. To better understand how income levels affect both the positive and negative aspects of wellbeing, participants were asked to report in real time how they felt concerning six different positive emotions (confident, good, inspired, interested, and proud) as well as six different negative emotions (afraid, angry, bad, bored, sad, stressed, and upset)....
In 2019, Carson revealed that he and his wife, Siri Daly, were getting “divorced,” but in sleep only. When they were expecting their fourth child, Carson said at the time that they realized something just wasn’t working. “We’re both pretty good-sized humans and it just wasn’t really working when she was in her third trimester, and I also have sleep apnea, which is very sexy for the ladies out there, I’m sure,” Carson said in 2020, according to People....
Part of what makes Pépin great and his work so resonant is that he has always cooked with and for his family: his wife, Gloria, and his daughter, Claudine. In his new book, A Grandfather’s Lessons: In the Kitchen with Shorey, the 81-year-old heads into the kitchen with his 13-year-old granddaughter, Shorey. Cooking together, said Pepin from his home in Connecticut, took some adjustment. “Frankly, when you speak with a teenager at my age, communication is limited,” he laughed before noting that his hands were still faster on a knife (and slower on a phone)....
Chris Pratt was a guest on Smartless, a podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett recently, according to a now viral tweet. On the podcast, Pratt spoke about a camping trip he has scheduled with his 9-year-old son Jack and how he plans to spend those 10 days watching some “coming-of-age” movies. “Ten days, ten movies,” he said, before sharing the list of movies he’s planning to watch with Jack....
