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The Texas Tribune reported on a draft plan released this month from the TxDOT that outlined its five-year plan to create more electric charging stations for vehicles. The initial phase of the plan will begin with the installation of way more electric vehicle chargers along the interstate highways and main corridors. The plan is to have a charging station for electric cars every 50 miles along interstate routes that are mainly non-business....

Here are some quick ground rules before we begin: To qualify for the list, a show had to air primarily in the thick of the naughties, which means from the years 2000-2010. But, we’re also counting shows that debuted before 2000, like Powerpuff Girls, or kept airing after 2010, like Phineas and Ferb. The point is, the majority of the show’s run needs to have been in that decade. Now on to the list....

Maybe that’s why middle school is a golden age for reading. The best books for middle schoolers explore that middle zone between childhood and independence – and hopefully help create a more empathetic creature in the process. Your middle schooler may be “reading up” and turning to the classics at school. That’s all the more reason to let them indulge in graphic novels or fantasy at home. Kids this age might be drawn to YA, mysteries, horror or manga....

Designed to warm outdoor spaces, patio heaters come in two basic types. The first (and usually the cheapest) are electricity-powered options. Whether shaped like a strip and oriented parallel to the ground or in a chameleon-like tower form, they’re odor- and upkeep-free, making them great for semi-enclosed areas like lanais, sunrooms, and pergolas. They will, however, keep you anchored to your nearest outlet and rarely handle inclement weather well longterm....

Friend, I was not. “….do they go to space any point?” Was the question my boyfriend finally asked, an hour and twenty minutes into the movie. I am here to tell you, that while there is jamming, none of it happens in outer space and that fact is one of the least confusing about the movie. So, LeBron James plays a version of himself who cannot parent and who turns down highly profitable partnerships with Warner Brothers—two things that are presumably untrue....

For biking safety tips, we consulted with Dr. Benjamin D. Hoffman, the chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. He advises parents to look closely at the manufacturers’ recommendations for age and weight limits to know “who can use it and how it’s supposed to be used.” Striders and balance bikes take pedals, cranks and chains out of the equation, letting kids walk and coast on two wheels, as they refine their sense of balance....

The best children’s museums offer educational fun and plenty of potential playmates, rain or shine. These children’s museums come highly reviewed by parents, whether for their interactive exhibits, stroller accessibility, toddler accommodations, or the simple fact that they entertain adults as much as kids. Here are our favorites children’s museums across the United States — while most have reopened for the summer, be sure to check museums’ websites for the latest information....

The Best Lego Star Wars Sets on Sale Now Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has some clear-cut tips for making sure the helmet fits. The bike helmet should sit level on the head and low on the forehead, which means about one or two finger-widths above the eyebrows.The chin strap should be snug, so nothing more than a finger can fit under it.To make sure the helmet fits correctly, have your kid yawn wide. If the helmet does not pull down on his or her head, you need to tighten the chin strap....

Adam Bornstein is a fitness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and new dad. He told you how to make sure you don’t throw your back out carrying around your kid, and now he has some tips on what you can do to make sure you don’t throw your front out over your belt line. Bad News, There’s No One Magical Fat-Zapping Move Late-night infomercials lied to you; there’s no way you can spot-remove fat on specific areas of your body (at least, not without a strong will, a sharp knife, and a little Bactine)....

For Couples Who Think They’re Missing Something Philosopher Yann Dall’Aglio ponders the true nature of love. Specifically, he addresses how you can connect more deeply with your partner in an age where social disconnection is the cultural norm. Turns out, all you’ve gotta do is try a little tenderness. For Couples Who Like to Ask Each Other Questions As a writer, Mandy Len Catron explores love stories. As a TED speaker, she explains how you can fall in love with anyone by asking them 36 questions and then staring into their eyes for four minutes without speaking....

Water tables can often accommodate numerous children, allowing kids the chance to work on their communication and social skills. Playing in water helps kids in the development of problem-solving skills since it encourages them to explore and learn about the mechanics of water (how it flows, pours, and such). And since so many water tables have moving parts, they encourage hand-eye coordination. A kid with a water table will get wet, yes, but the payoff is great....

Our favorite titles for one-, two-, or multiplayer are rated for either “everyone” or “everyone over 10.” They have plentiful positive reviews from real players, and, most importantly, they’re a blast to play. Whether it’s a Disney adventure game or a reboot of a classic two-player racing game, there’s something for families to enjoy on this list. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts....

In fact, as of the last school year, there was more like one nurse for every 1,200 students on average, per CNN‘s recent reporting on the problem and a study out of the University of Washington. And that average obscures the fact that in many schools across the country, in particular rural ones, there are no nurses at all. A study from the National Education Association found, for example, that there’s one school nurse per 4,000 students in major cities....

The PLB40 weighs in at slightly more than 16 pounds and measures ten inches on its longest side. It’s kinda hefty. But when we call it big-ass, we’re not referring to its physical size or even its heft. We’re talking about its capacity of 40 ampere-hours. This capacity is just a bit less than the average car battery. But you can also think of it as 14.7 iPhone X charges or just over nine charges of the latest-generation Macbook Air....

It’s just after 8 in the evening when I finally turn on Netflix, find my next episode of House of Cards, and plop down on the couch. I need this, I tell myself. This is good. I need this hour to shut down my tired mind. I’m a man, it turns out, who needs to chill. READ MORE: The Fatherly Guide to Divorce and Kids It’s been a rough week, but then again, what else is new?...

“He didn’t have an answer,” Losquadro told Fatherly during a protest hosted by his anti-circumcision organization, Intaction, in New York City’s Union Square. “To me, that summed up the whole thing: We do this to children for no reason.” Losquadro is not alone in mourning the loss of his foreskin or in considering circumcisions unethical acts of harm, perpetrated on infants who cannot consent. When Fatherly met up with Losquadro, he was standing with his associate Christopher (he declined to give his last name) in front of a truck covered in photos of adult men posing with their own baby pictures, emblazoned with the message “I DID NOT CONSENT....

Dr. Castaños spent years working with patients who were struggling after coming out of broken relationships. Seeing how anxious, depressed and under pressure they were, Castaños came to a revelation. “What I realized is that once a week was not enough for them,” she says. “I’d ask them, ‘How was your week?’, and they’d be like, ‘It was terrible. I’ve been having panic attacks, or I’m super irritable.’ So I started thinking, I need something to help all of these people....

But once that build is over, the Skull Island set is even more exciting. The white parts of the sail get repurposed into a creepy and detailed skull, set on a small island where it protects a treasure chest and a cache of gold studs. Kids will build in a wheel that opens and closes the jaw with a satisfying thwack. And the three mini-figures will keep busy patrolling Skull Island in two small crafts, including a boat and a raft....

A fight over that very wage increase — a flashpoint in the stimulus package — is currently brewing in the Senate. It’s pretty much a given that no GOP senators will support the bill, which means Chuck Schumer can’t afford to lose a single Democratic vote if he wants to pass it by March 14. Two Democrats — Senator Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema — have signaled that they don’t want to raise the wage, making the wage increase a conflict that could potentially torpedo the bill and delay, among other things, the third round of stimulus checks....