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For kids, Halloween is the Super Bowl of sugar, the World Cup of dress-up. And the most coveted, best kids costumes disappear quicker than a fully-loaded bag of candy. That’s why we started our list early, so you won’t be the loser parent who has to paint a cardboard box and pretend it’s a Minecraft figure or the parent who retrofits a superhero costume into a Fortnite get-up. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts....

Kid Food Origin Story: Seaweed snacks floated into the snack cupboards of America in the mid-aughts on a wave of fad foods (remember açai? Greek yogurt?). Unlike some other foreign foods that were given brief prominence at Trader Joe’s, seaweed snacks stuck. And there’s a fairly clear reason why: They are very good. They are also — and this is a separate concept — pretty healthy. Seaweed snacks contain high quantities of Vitamins A, C, B-12, and calcium....

It goes by so fast—enjoy it. regretfullong — pandemic-induced quarantinefasternap timeThis story was submitted by a Fatherly reader. Opinions expressed in the story do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Fatherly as a publication. The fact that we’re printing the story does, however, reflect a belief that it is an interesting and worthwhile read. potty trainingpoop It goes by so fast.climate clockbe enjoy it, tomorrow,Deathso consumed by workforgiving of myselfenjoying itplenty Ryan Croken is a writer, educator, and father....

As the host of Reel Fishing with Upstream Gerard Robinson spends a lot of time on the water. And while his kids may all be grown up, he still has Rocko, his long-haired terrier to keep him company. Rocko, who is eight years old and grew up with the Robinson family, loves fishing just as much as owner and is even an adept fisherman himself, dashing into the fray to catch fish on nature hikes and other outdoor adventures....

Clearly Taj is a very kind and supportive kid and D’Anthony, who runs a YouTube channel dedicated to more adorable father and son content fittingly titled The Dad Vlog, saw how precious this moment was and decided to capture it on video. Viewers in the Twitter section commented on how amazing Taj is, writing things like, ‘What a little angel. I feel like I can do ANYTHING now, thanks to him,” and “What a beautiful, compassionate, well-spoken, well-raised little boy!...

Such proposals are likely to be quite popular. A poll from 2019 found that 58% of voters support canceling all federal student debt. But there are those who question the idea of debt forgiveness and call it unfair to those who never took out student debt or already paid it off. As an ethicist who studies the morality of debt, I see merit in the question: Should student debt be canceled?...

The Moto Rocker is the brainchild of industrial designer Felix Monza, a former model builder, metalsmith, cabinet maker, and rockstar Industrial Design student at Burg Geibichensten in Halle, Germany. His love of vintage motorcycles inspired him to create the souped-up sidekick, and your little easy rider will be glad it did. His creation features a faux once-cylinder 125ccm engine, which will fuel your kids’ imagination far beyond the driveway. Built-in headlights and taillights make bedtime road trips much safer....

The iconic children’s educational series, according to a press release from Sesame Workshop, will devote two years to a “curricular focus on playful problem-solving, brought to life through the new anthem, ‘I Wonder, What If, Let’s Try,’ performed by Hailee Steinfeld.” In addition to the multi-talented Steinfeld, viewers can also expect to see Billy Porter, Kelsea Ballerini, Ayesha and Stephen Curry, Maggie Rogers and Issa Rae making guest appearances throughout Season 51....

That’s right, according to psychologist Robert Rodriguez, author of What’s Your Pregnant Man Thinking?, 10 percent of fathers-to-be cheat on their partners during pregnancy. Other Studies have similarly found that the risk of men cheating on their wives grows along with the fetus. Making matters worse, being otherwise satisfied with their marriages does make much of a difference. There obviously is no one reason different people cheat, but there are underlying factors (and not excuses) that play a major role in men cheating on their pregnant wives....

The manager of a financial firm, Neil says he would describe himself in much the same way as his wife: driven and hardworking, with little time to waste on the non-essentials. They’ve been married for seven years now. There’s just one more thing: “We’re both stubborn as hell,” he says. “And when we fight, we fight. It can definitely get ugly.” Opposites attract, yes. But that’s not the golden rule....

In the year 2002, which, as far as I’m concerned, was literally yesterday, my sister and I watched Julian Casablancas show up about 45 minutes late to perform a set with the Strokes that lasted about 30 minutes. There was no encore. They opened with “New York City Cops” and closed with “Last Nite.” Their second album — Room on Fire — was still a year away, and the only song they played from that as-yet-be-released record was “Meet Me in the Bathroom....

Their first poops, which are also called meconium, are brownish-green and super sticky. They contain swallowed amniotic fluid as well as the little hairs and waxy coating that protected your kid in the womb. Between months 2 and 4, things get a little bit more colorful. That color will be different based on whether your kid is breastfed or formula fed. In general, their cute little feculence is a shade of mustard-y taupe, but a bit darker for formula kids....

This creates a vacuum inside the bag and the appearance of a skintight bodysuit outside. Once that happens, the people attempting the challenge tend to cackle with laughter due to what we can imagine is a really bizarre sensation. They also tend to promptly topple over once the vacuum is created. It’s just as pointless and dumb as it sounds, but nevertheless, videos of the challenge are all over Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram....

Treager specializes in wood-pellet grills that do double duty as both smokers and traditional grills. I’ve used Traegers before, and the convenience in even the basic models is ridiculous: turn it on, set the temperature, and put the meat on for as long as it needs. The Timberline steps up the tech game by letting you control the whole rig via your phone through WiFi. You can change the temperature, set timers, and even choose custom grill cycles for your favorite recipes....

Jalen Ramsey Cool Dad Job: Shutdown CornerLatest Cool Dad Achievement: Bringing attitude back to LA football. Students of America’s most popular sport know that teams used to dread traveling to Los Angeles anticipating a beatdown at the hands of the Raiders or the smashmouth Rams. To say that LA football has been softer since the Rams returned and the Chargers moved into their divorced dad single-bedroom stadium would be an understatement....

But wouldn’t it be nice to be able to run a quick test on your kid right now, and determine whether he or she is on track to dive into algorithms and become the next Bill Gates? We’ve got you covered. Researchers recently published a battery of tests that parents can administer to their first graders, which have been shown to predict math success up to one year later. Meet The “Order Tests” First, answer the following eight questions about your child by assigning each statement a score ranging from 1 (very much disagree) to 7 (very much agree)....

The beauty of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is that you’re working your heart at close to max effort (85% to 95%), so you burn a ton of calories while building superior cardiovascular strength in almost no time at all. It’s great for losing weight and improving heart health: A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people with heart disease who committed to doing several four-minute bouts of HIIT at least three times a week doubled their cardiovascular fitness level....

One badass dad has the ultimate DIY solution: A toy weapon armory. For your tiny soldier, it means proudly displaying their endless collection of artificial weapons for all to see. For you, it means not having to spend your entire Sunday helping your kid relocate all the gear they lost on the battlefield. The inventor of this awesome weapon storage system is a dad who goes by the name Volcomm on Imgur, where he uploaded photos of the arsenal, along with extremely helpful step-by-step instructions on how to make your own at home....

When inflated, the EZ Inflatables Human Billiard Bounce House is 17 feet wide and 30 feet long, with rails that top out at three feet off of the ground. An included air blower inflates the sides of the playing area, while anchor stakes keep it secure There’s also a patch kit to take care of any holes and a tarp that serves as the felt even though it’s actually PVC-coated vinyl, like the rest of the setup....