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“When it comes to adults, we don’t know long-term consequences of moderate marijuana use in the legal context, so that we cannot say that we absolutely must intervene,” Marina Epstein, Ph.D., formerly of the University of Washington, who co-authored the study, said in a statement. “However, when it comes to parents, their use is strongly related to their children’s marijuana use, and that is a significant problem, since adolescent marijuana use can be harmful....

RELATED: Books For Kids Who Are Obsessed With Robots Part toy, part DIY STEM project, Marty the Robot is a walking mini-bot that your young Anakin Skywalker can build from a kit. Depending on their age, they’ll pick up all kinds of science-y stuff about electronics, mechanics, and the basics of computer programming using languages like Scratch and Python. The kit includes 36 parts (motors, sensors, and a control board) and requires no tools or soldering to complete....

“I don’t care what we call it, some people call it toxic masculinity. We need to name it for what it is so that men are inspired to work on developing a more balanced form of masculinity,” Flood explains. “This is our way of talking about a pathological form of masculinity that’s not healthy, fit, or whole for the world we live in.” The notion that masculinity in some forms might be diseased unsurprisingly pissed a lot of men off, at least initially....

Anyway… The real purpose of May the 4th is to get people to buy stuff. Let’s be honest. That’s it. Since the inception of Star Wars, George Lucas has wanted you to buy Star Wars stuff. This isn’t an exaggeration. Lucas pioneered movie merchandising deals and made an art form out of us all wanting Star Wars stuff even before we could get our hands on it. Several times in history, wanting Star Wars junk but not being able to get it has created intense Force-FOMO....

What’s arguably the scariest part of the entire ordeal, is that a lot of the fights taking place don’t really seem like stock teenage drama, and some aren’t even predicated on two kids getting into an argument. Many of the fights are allegedly taking place for social media glory. As a student at the Englewood school even pointed out, kids who are in the “fight club” regularly post videos of themselves brawling with other students....

As a result of the pandemic, millions of parents are suddenly struggling just to pay their mortgage or utility bills on time. For those who have already churned through their stimulus check and savings, the last refuge is withdrawing from their 401k plans and other retirement accounts to keep the lights on. For better or worse, Congress has made that option a lot easier. Tucked inside the CARES Act are a set of provisions that allow for penalty-free early withdrawals from IRAs and workplace plans, as well as an increased cap on 401(k) loan amounts for those impacted by the virus....

Have two kids but one hates riding in the stroller? There’s an attachable stroller board for that. Like to leave your buggy outside stores while you shop? A lock is a must. Or maybe you just have a kid who can’t stop dropping that damn sippy cup on the ground every five feet? Fret not, you need an extendable cup catcher. There is no shortage of innovative stroller accessories out there to help tailor your perambulator and make life as a parent easier....

The tragic case is sure to attract controversy, as the crash was caused by an off-duty cop plowing into the car containing Brittany and Seyaira while reportedly driving at 94 mph. According to Baton Rouge police, a blood test found that Manuel was not impaired at the time of the crash. Brittany and her daughter were among four adults and four children traveling in a five-seat Nissan SUV when the gruesome crash occurred....

My question is what are some of the best steps to take right now? Should my wife — or can she – file for unemployment benefits if I have a job? How do we look at our budget to make sense of this? How do you transition into a single paycheck household? Any advice would be great to hear.”— Anonymous, via email After more than a decade of economic stability and job gains, it started to feel like the good times would last forever....

Once you’ve touched down at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield, grab your rental and set off for your first animal-filled stop: Wildlife Safari Park. Located about half an hour southwest of downtown Omaha, this drive-through park provides guests with four miles of wildlife-rich trails to explore. For any youngsters wishing to see iconic American megafauna in the flesh, the 40-acre Bison Plains is rife with American bison — and even comes with a massive viewing deck to aid in the search — while the 50-acre Elk Meadows is perfect for spotting one of the largest deer species found on earth....

“My role in this issue is to create dialogue and not to be an ideologue in any way,” Marotta says. “I don’t ever want to tell someone else how they should feel. We present a range of perspectives.” Having said that, Marotta falls back (both in the film and in conversation) on the most common intactivist talking point: Circumcision is a human rights issue. In fact — and rather bizarrely — Marotta goes so far as to justify intactivist death threats against doctors and nurses, describing them as in line with tactics used by other social justice movements....

The study, however, limited it is in scope, does manage to confirm previous research that suggests that working out at different times of day has different benefits and that your workout schedule should take into consideration what you need from exercise. The Maastrict study examined the metabolic health of men at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and found that the timing of their exercise could be key to maximizing its health benefits and stabilizing blood sugar....

That’s why we love this TikTok that highlights that lie and celebrates the truth, and the comment section shows why this type of content is necessary. On August 4, Julianne M, who goes by the username @findingjulianne, shared a video highlighting different athletes competing in this year’s Olympics while the song “Queen” by Jessie J plays. “Being an Olympian has more to do with what your body can do than how it looks,” the caption reads....

Dear Fatherly, Dad of three here. I have two girls and a boy. My problem is that I like being a father but I don’t like Fathers Day. My second kid was born in 2013, the same year as my brother-in-law’s first kid. Ever since that year my wife and her family have been having a Fathers Day cookout at her parent’s house. The idea is that she and her brother and her dad can all celebrate together....

Most of all, does Paramount+ have more to offer than Disney+? Well, yes and no. But it still may be a good deal. Here’s everything families need to know about Paramount+. What is Paramount Plus? Indiana JonesMission: Impossiblethe various new Star Treks Twilight) tonMission: ImpossibleCheers Is there good Kids’ stuff? yesDora, Peppa Pig, Bubble Guppies and Paw Patrol Will Paramount+ include new movies too? Mission: Impossible 7A Quiet Place Part II....

How do you reconcile being the heavy in the relationship? The bad cop to the riotously entertaining good cop? It’s an argument that many married couples have, where one parent always gets to be the playmate while the other is forever consigned to being the disciplinarian. Not only does this undermine the parent who’s trying to uphold the rules, but it also sends a divisive message to the kids: One parent is fun, the other is not (How can they expect to follow either parents’ rules when it’s clear that they can even agree on them themselves?...

Blanchflower and Clark studied the life satisfaction of one million people over the course of ten years in 35 countries and found that, yes, children make parents happy but only when parents have the financial means to afford them. When financial stress wasn’t a factor, children increased happiness; overall, when parents were struggling to pay the bills, children reduced parents’ happiness. This fact might sound obvious, but Clark and Blanchflower’s data sheds a lot more light on the contributing factors....

[Spoiler alerts for the first episode of And Just Like That…] First, about that scene: The new HBO Max series didn’t waste any time bringing the drama. Mr. Big, the illusive Fairy Tale love interest played by Chris Noth, died in the premiere episode in spectacular fashion. Riding his Peloton, Mr. Big had a heart attack, and that was that. Fans were shocked. Mr. Big was a huge part of the story through all the original Sex and the City seasons, so to be killed off in the first episode wasn’t expected....

The 22-year-old newlywed got married over the weekend and posted photos on her Instagram of the ceremony, which included a photo of her and her godfather walking down the aisle together. While Diesel is not technically related to Meadow, he and her late father became as close as brothers during their time as the two leads in the Fast & Furious franchise. The entire theme of Family was built around the bond between the two and Diesel has made it clear that the love he has for Paul extends to Meadow as well....

RELATED: The Best Wearable Tech To Help You Keep Track Of And Play With Your Kids About the size of a Gatorade cap, the one-ounce Ping tracker uses Bluetooth, cellular, and GPS to keep tabs on whatever its attached to. Better still, you only need to plug its Li-Ion battery in once every three months (you’ll know when it’s levels are dwindling thanks to the indicator on the accompanying app)....