Jansson was a Finnish artist who first created these calm and quirky characters in the 1940s. But the Moomin-mania is far from over– in fact, they’re more popular now than ever. The Moomins loom largest in Finland, but Japan’s a close second (Moomin merch is everywhere. There’s even a Moomin World theme park.) It’s only a matter of time before the Moomins take over the US, too. So who are the Moomins, and why should you care?...
When choosing the right robot vacuum, pay attention to its run time on a single charge. Some range from 30 minutes, to 90 minutes. Some are better for rugs. Others are pros at washing your floors. Before you invest in one (and yes, it’s an investment), evaluate whether you’re using it on carpeted or hardwood/tile floors, whether you have pets and need one with extra suction power, and how often you plan to use it....
Take a Seat We’re all the same height lying sitting down, right? If you’re worried about having sex when you’re vertically challenged, then try taking a seat. A comfy couch can be a great place to get it on. A sturdy chair seems like a perfectly convenient coital accessory. “Sitting makes it easier for either partner to perform comfortably,” explains Caleb Backe, Health and Wellness Expert for Maple Holistics. “And being comfortable is important for ensuring that either partner has more control during [sex]....
Modern stroller wagons are hybrids: They let you either push them like a stroller, or pull them like a wagon, and most have all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a premium stroller. They’re spacious, fit multiple kids with ease, have ample storage and all the safety accouterments (like harnesses) you need, and they actually look pretty damn cool. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts....
There are few toys so iconic as the stuffed teddy bear. It belongs alongside red wagons, rocking horses, and rattles, though its simplicity outlast all of them. For children, they’re soothing companions, and the bond between them is one that you’ll only realize the weight of when their best friend is in another room. Whether you’ll looking for a big, bold surprise or just searching for an affordable buddy, we’ve found our favorites of all sizes and for all budgets....
Where to start? Well, the city has an appealing balance of nature and family-friendly breweries (this is a beer-drinking town), stores, parks, and biking trails right there in the city for urban adventures. To get to it all, we created a four-day itinerary of the best things to do in Denver. Take our word for it, or mix and match and make the trip your own. Day 1 Where to Go: Spend your first-day getting sea level-dwellers acclimated to the altitude, keeping things on the chill side of the activity spectrum....
It’s also important to know that as of January 1, 2018, USA Baseball implemented new bat requirements that impact 14-and-under youth leagues. That means that bats bearing the 1.15BPF stamp are no longer approved for use in these leagues; you must have a bat that is marked USA Baseball. 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....
President Biden had pledged to reopen most schools within 100 days of office on the campaign trail and after he was elected President — but unfortunately, it looks like that plan may have to be pushed back after his Press Secretary made statements suggesting so at yesterday’s White House presser. On Tuesday, February 9th, Psaki had suggested that instead of having most schools reopened for in-person instruction as had been a campaign priority for the Biden administration by the first 100 days, that the administration would settle for at most schools to have in-person instruction for “at least one day a week....
The AFA is theoretically built off of the Child Care Tax Credit, a tax credit of about 3,000 dollars that most parents receive around tax-filing season. But this program is a little bit different. While the CTC leaves out about 27 million American families too poor to benefit from the credit in full, Those are families who make less than 30,000 dollars a year. That’s twice the amount of what a full-time federal-minimum-wage job pays....
Today, Dr. Salaam’s innocence is widely known — as is his story thanks to Ava Duvernay’s six-part miniseries, When They See Us — and he spends his time working with those same friends to enact meaningful changes to the criminal justice system and to keep talking about the ways the justice system does not protect him or others like him. He’s also a well-respected author, and his latest, the memoir, Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in The Pursuit of Racial Justice comes out this month....
Just those simple words, with the accompanying car-washing hand motions and a prudent reminder to breathe, helped transform Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) from a wimpy, timid kid into a less-wimpy, more confident kid who kicked the tar out of the bullies who tormented him, especially Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). Such was the plot of The Karate Kid, the 1984 semi-classic film that spawned The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989), both with Macchio and Zabka; The Next Karate Kid (1994), which introduced a pre-Oscar Hilary Swank to audiences; and the 2010 reboot, The Karate Kid (with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in the mentee and mentor roles); and, of course, the current streaming sensation, Cobra Kai, which recently dropped its fourth season....
Now, that’s not to say the process is easy. Negotiation is tricky. It requires effort. And, often, negotiations don’t work out because they inherently become a matter of capitulation versus collaboration. Often a discussion takes place until one partner simply gives in. That’s not necessarily useful. Then, there’s also the fact that compromises are reached based on preconceived notions of gender or household roles. A better option: collaborative negotiation. “Compromise is not a good concept,” says Catherine Aponte, Psy....
Lego Star Destroyer Interestingly, though the new LEGO Star Destroyer doesn’t come close to the fictional length of a Star Destroyer in Star Wars (that’s like four Empire State Buildings) this new toy is almost exactly the same size of the very first Star Destroyer used during the filming of Star Wars in 1976. The shooting-model of the first Star Destroyer was about 48 inches, or 4 feet long, and this new LEGO Star Destroyer is also 43 inches and 3....
The new release of the Tudor coincides with the 70th anniversary of a British expedition to Greenland, on which explorers brought along the waterproof and automatic Tudor Oyster Prince — the 1952 watch that evolved into the Ranger. According to Tudor, the Ranger was introduced in the 1960s and first appeared in their catalog in 1969. It endured various reference numbers under the Ranger name until 1988, and then after a 26-year break, it was re-released as the Heritage Ranger from 2014 to 2020....
Thirty-month milestones didn’t exist until recently. In February 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics overhauled the pediatric milestone checklist. This process included adding developmental milestones for 30-month-olds. Your toddler may start feeling like a big kid around this age, with many developmental milestones focused on socialization and independence. They will start to show more interest in interacting with kids their age and will try to complete basic tasks on their own — even though their ambition will far outpace their skillset....
The Polymega is a cross-compatible console with unique features that separate it from the first-party competition. The base system is a sleek black box with an optical disc drive that currently supports PS1, TurboGrafx-CD, Sega CD and Neo Geo CD, and there are plans to support disc-based games from other consoles in the future. An included wireless Bluetooth controller lets you control those games and navigate the Polymega’s art-driven interface....
The Quadrantids meteor shower has the potential to reveal 200 meteors per hour during its peak. It’s one you don’t want to miss if you and the kids love to watch these sky shows, and a good one to catch if you want to start something new. Here’s everything you need to know. What are the Quadrantids meteors? The Quadrantids meteor shower is unique because it originates from an asteroid, not a comet, like most sky shows do....
My 6-year-old started having tantrums. (To learn Fatherly’s best advice on how to stop temper tantrums, click here.) Personality-wise, she’s a little more strong-willed, definitely on the creative side, and likes to operate on her own terms. That’s great for her being an individual, but it’s challenging when I need to give her guidance and actually parent her, because although she’s 6, she still thinks she doesn’t need help with anything....
PlayTimer hides calls, emails, and texts for a set period of time, which is initiated by snapping a picture of your kid. For up to an hour, the phone remains dark and an alarm triggers if you touch it. You turn off the alarm, or unlock the phone after the allotted time, by taking another picture of your kid. Presumably, it won’t detect how much more bored the kid looks after 60 minutes with you....
In the midst of the escalating crisis, House Democrats have called themselves from summer recess early to call Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, a Trump ally who has engaged in serious budget cuts to the postal service over the last few months, to question him on August 24 ahead of the election. But is this crisis new? And should voters worry about it? Here’s what you need to know. The USPS Asked for a Bail-Out Four Months Ago In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the USPS asked Congress for a $75 billion bailout as a result of decreasing revenue amid the COVID-19 crisis....
