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As we’ve reported before, the lightsabers are customizable — guests choose their components and assemble their saber themselves — and pricey. The total price with tax comes to $215.49, exactly $215.49 more than a souvenir coaster from Olga’s Cantina. Still, the sabers themselves and the experience of designing your own are getting rave reviews from the lucky fans who’ve already had the chance to get theirs. The Los Angeles Times has a good rundown of what the experience is like, and it seems that, in true Disney fashion, narrative is front and center....

What’s been happening with student debt? The Biden Administration has been pushing to have student debt forgiven, endorsing a program that would cancel at least $10,000 per borrower for those who attended public schools and those that historically serve Black and minority students. There were some rumors the administration was looking into executive action that would eliminate more debts for students. However, last week Biden said any debt forgiveness would be below $50,000 for each borrower....

For the study, researchers followed 422 typically developing children aged 3 to 5 years for six months to gather data points on how using screens to calm agitated kids affected their ability to regulate emotions. After gathering a baseline for each participant, researchers followed up three months later and then again six months after the initial assessment. Not only did findings suggest associations between increased emotional dysregulation and the frequent use of devices like smartphones and tablets to calm upset kids, but they also found that the association between device-calming and emotional consequences was even higher for boys and kids who were predisposed to hyperactivity, impulsivity, and intense reactions to feelings like frustration, sadness, and anger....

The study was conducted last fall when researchers at George Washington University surveyed over 200 hundred Latino parents living in “a largely Latino suburban community” near Washington D.C. According to the survey, only a third of the included were undocumented immigrants, while the rest were either U.S. citizens, permanent U.S. residents, or temporarily protected by programs such as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Two-thirds of the parents who were interviewed had been living in the U....

“The Looney Tunes are here to get you in the holiday spirit with Bugs Bunny’s 24-Carrot Holiday Special,” HBO Max teases of the special in a synopsis on their site. “Duck the halls with Porky and Daffy as they travel to the North Pole on a mission to save Christmas. Don’t miss out on all the holiday sales when Granny and Tweety go hunting for deals…and Sylvester goes hunting for a delicious yellow bird....

In the works since 2018, will premiere May 27 on Paramount+, with an hour-long first episode, “Second Time Around.” Episodes will also air later this summer on Nickelodeon. Fatherly recently chatted with much of the voice cast, including E.G. Daily, Cheryl Chase, Cree Summer, Kath Soucie, and Nancy Cartwright (who is actually even more famous as the voice of Bart Simpson since day one of The Simpsons), who reprise their respective roles as Tommy Pickles, Angelica Pickles, Susie Carmichael, Phil, and Lil DeVille, and Chuckie Finster....

Here are 20 great documentaries for kids aged 5 and up that cover nature, space, incredible young athletes, and prolific chefs. They are also films that, mom and dad won’t hate, which a nice bonus after watching Frozen 2 for the 40th time. For other ideas, check out CuriosityStream — which parents need a subscription to but which features hundreds and hundreds of documentaries, or Disney+, which is more than just Star Wars and Marvel....

Blended brands like Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Chivas Regal 25 and Compass Box Hedonism can set you back hundreds of dollars, but you don’t have to spend nearly that much to find quality offerings. Here are five blended Scotch whiskies that you’ll enjoy sipping that you can buy for $30 or less. The Famous Grouse The Famous Grouse is the best selling whisky in Scotland, a resounding endorsement if there ever was one....

Captain Ron Rico in Captain Ron As the titular captain hired by Martin Harvey (Martin Short) to take his family around the Caribbean, Russel is sleazy perfection. And he very quickly becomes the alpha on the boat, rescuing Harvey from guerillas, teaching the family how to sail, and giving the youngest boy his first swig of beer. In the end, Ron helps Harvey look like a hero to his family, but this is a 90-minute testament to the power of Ron’s swashbuckling charm....

I had gotten into a vicious circle of waking up and checking my email and checking my phone first thing. I was letting the phone and my email and messages control my day. So, I made a change. Now, every morning, the first thing I do is work out to get the cobwebs out and get my body moving. From there, I do my gratitude exercises. I always write down five things I’m thankful for....

Back when the daffodils were sprouting from damp earth came the first tentative request. “Do you think I could maybe walk to school by myself?” As far as world-shattering questions go, this is low on the list. It falls far behind heart-stoppers like: “Where do babies come from?” or “Can I borrow the car keys?” Still, it was a question I wasn’t ready to answer, so I fell back on the classic dad response: “We’ll see....

For an up-to-date list of charities to donate to this Giving Tuesday, go here. After all, the donations are necessary. Across the world, there are about 23 million refugees looking for a permanent place to call home, 1.2 million of those who urgently need resettlement. While a simple donation won’t overhaul a broken migration system or stop genocides across the world, it can help migrants get the legal representation they need, be reunited with their families, survive the long passage across the desert, or settle in new cities across the world....

It’s important to note that for the purposes of their recommendations, the AAP defines corporal punishment as “noninjurious, open-handed hitting with the intention of modifying child behavior.” There’s a huge problem in this definition. The word “noninjurious” implies that it’s possible to hit a child and not injure them. And while it’s true that many spankings do not leave visible bruises, this definition discounts the fact that not all injuries to children are physical....

The Backstreet Boys consists of group members Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, and Howie Dorough. Back in the day, they were the biggest boy group and they traveled all over the world performing to stadiums full of screaming fans. Now they’re all dads: Richardson, Carter, McLean, and Dorough each have 2 children, and Littrell has one. The group been off and on in the public eye until 2019 when they announced with another album which debuted at number one....

See more: Best Toys for 1-Year-Olds The best baby shampoos are made of natural, high-quality ingredients. They’re free of aggressive cleansers, fragrances, and dyes. Some baby shampoos are tearless, others aren’t; make sure you know which is which when you’re picking one, and make sure that if you choose a non-tearless brand you’re extra careful when dousing your kid in it. These baby shampoos come highly recommended by parents and their enthusiastic reviews, and include soothing ingredients less likely to cause tears....

Electric breast pumps are the most common choice among nursing mothers because they have a motor that does the work for them. Moms can opt for a battery-operated pump, or one that plugs into the wall, or both. To get the most milk in the least amount of time, women can get a double pump, which draws milk from both breasts simultaneously. Many of today’s fanciest pumps have something called a closed system: It means that milk doesn’t circulate through tubing or the motor of the pump, thus keeping things simpler and more hygienic....

“Something I sincerely stand by is that children intrinsically have good taste,” says Susan Booth, a cataloger for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting who programs children’s screenings at the National Audiovisual Conservation Center. ”You’d be surprised by which movies they enjoy, just given the chance to experience them. The younger they are, the more open-minded to, and accepting of, what you want to share with them (they are).” RELATED: 6 Movies That Make Me Cry Now Thanks to My Stupid Kids A love of the classics may start with Disney, but there’s more than a century of great, classic filmmaking....

To be clear, the American Academy of Pediatrics isn’t a fan of trampolines, due to the risk of injury. But the experts there say that parents who do opt to use one should follow these common-sense guidelines: Always supervise children when they’re using trampolines.Don’t allow kids to perform any acrobatics, including somersaults or flips.Only one kid should use the trampoline at a time. When choosing an indoor trampoline for kids, pay attention to its weight limit, first and foremost....

When selecting a pair of hiking shoes or boots for your child, first note how they’re going to be used. Is he or she the type to yo-yo between you and what’s around the next bend? Or is your child more likely to hang by your side—likely the case for toddlers? For the former, consider a light-and-fast trail shoe, and for the latter, a solid, waterproof boot may be more appropriate....

Before you go crazy buying the most tricked-out portable crib on the market, put away your wallet. “A firm mattress should be the only thing in the crib. A baby can’t appreciate a fancy crib,” says Dr. Sumit Bhargava, a pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine doctor at Stanford Children’s Health in Palo Alto. “Your baby should be sleeping on a firm, flat surface, with nothing inside the crib. That’s it....