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“The more physical activity that you can do with an infant, the more opportunities the infant will have to develop a strong foundation of physical skills,” says Stephen Sanders, Ed.D., professor in the College of Education at the University of South Florida and author of Encouraging Physical Activity in Infants. “Children learn about their bodies and environment by moving, and the more they can be physically active, the better.” For infants, movement and exploration are essential for building a strong foundation for childhood and beyond....

READ MORE: The Fatherly Guide to Sleep 1. They’re hyper and unfocused. These are the classic signs of an over-stimulated, under-rested child. “All kids have different sleep needs, but they still exhibit the same behavioral changes when they get overtired,” says Lisa Meltzer, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. “If your child is acting especially hyper, that’s a clear indications that he didn’t get enough sleep....

Tip #1: It Needs to Go Pretty Deep If you want to do a COVID test properly, it’s going to suck for your kids. One of the places where the coronavirus actively replicates is the nasopharynx, or where the upper part of the throat meets the nose, so it’s important to get a mucus sample from deep within the nasal cavity. The good news is that although nasal swabs are unpleasant, the idea that they poke the brain is just an exaggeration — no brain bleeds here....

After all, the IVF success rate is pretty brutal: a woman under 35 has just under a 40 percent chance of having a baby while a woman over the age of 40 has just an 11.5 percent chance. The he IVF costs can be prohibitive, too. In the United States, a single IVF cycle can cost about $22,000, and insurance won’t always cover the costs in full, or will sometimes demand that couples try at least a handful of cycles of IUI (intrauterine insemination) before moving onto IVF....

Sure, Dune has been marketed as a science fiction novel, and if you’ve watched the movie on HBO Max, you probably think it’s some kind of Lord of the Rings deal in space. But it’s not. Dune is an excellent science fiction masterpiece, but that was just a smokescreen to deliver a few kernels of parenting wisdom. Don’t think Dune was published to give you so low-key parenting advice? Consider this: The first edition of Dune was published by Chilton Books....

Every barrel is different and is moved by the spirit in a slightly (some times wildly) different way, even if they are made from the same lumber supply at the same cooperage. The nature and beauty of wood is that every tree, and every board they produce, is distinctive, with variations in grain and texture created by how they grew over their lifetimes. So, the wood is telling a little of its life story in every glass, speaking in tongues to your palate....

Your Baby Probably Had a Mustache During the second trimester in the womb, male and female fetuses develop light mustaches that spread throughout their bodies. Along with a waxy substance known as vernix, this hair, known as lanugo, is meant to protect the fetus’s skin from amniotic fluid. Typically the hair either falls out, is reabsorbed, or eaten by the baby in the womb. But occasionally some hair sticks around, especially on premature babies....

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Yes, kids have a way of publicly embarrassing us when we least expect it. These moments can be, depending on the situation, as funny or awkward or costly as they are unexpected. And, as these parents can surely attest, they happen all the time. Here, six parents discuss the most embarrassing things they’ve said to other people that prove one important truth: even when you think they’re not, the kids are always paying attention....

Given that housewares aisles are crammed with all manner of peelers, dicers, knives, and devices competing for counter space, we turned to respected chef and new dad, Joe Vigorito, for some culinary counsel. (Do you really need a Vitamix or a Microplane? What differentiates a good can opener from a bad one?) He’s the executive chef at New York’s L’Artusi and a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, who got his start in his uncle’s sub shop....

When To Pull The Pacifier The key to helping your kid get rid of their pacifier is not allowing them to establish a deep emotional connection with it in the first place. That means getting rid of the thing when they’re still malleable little bundles of human. The general rule is that the sooner you can banish the paci, the easier it will be. Some people make that happen as early as 5 months....

Hiding behind the veil of the Internet might help. After all, there are plenty of websites out there geared for dad support. There’s nothing like a ridiculous username (superphatdad36) to let you open up a bit. And, maybe if things are going well, you can take your outreach to the next level by hanging with your new digital broheims IRL. These great sites can get you started. For Every Dad City Dads Group The story of City Dads goes something like this: A couple of NYC dads decided to become primary caregivers for their kids....

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It’s an interesting time, then, when fathers come to the realization their kids have zero interest or ability in sports. For some, it’s a real shot to the crotch; for others, it doesn’t matter all that much. Losing that shared interest does tend to sting for a little while. Here, seven fathers across country weigh in on what it was like to realize that their kids weren’t good — or even interested — in sports....

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“Raising pay rates across the federal government to a minimum of $15 per hour reflects our appreciation for the federal workforce and our values as a nation,” Kiran Ahuja, Director of the Office of Personnel Management, said in the statement. According to the new directive, federal agencies will have until January 30 to implement the new wage, which is expected to affect more than 70,000 workers across the United States and does not include the U....

We spoke to TRX-certified CPT and 2014 Anytime Fitness Trainer of the Year Luke Andrus for a workout that makes use of a couple unoccupied swings. The routine he crafted consists of three rounds of eight exercises, with a one-minute break following every four exercises. Try to perform the movements at max effort for 50 seconds before moving on to the next exercise, taking at most 10 seconds to rest and transition....

“It’s been a gold rush in 2020 and 2021,” said Elva Ramirez, author of the new book, Zero Proof Cocktails, who sees the non-alcoholic space as an evolution led by culinary trends, the way vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan offerings have evolved in recent years. “We’re walking in those footsteps,” she says. “That idea is now influencing the bartender space.” According to Ramirez, the non-alcoholic spirit trend is “not binary” in the sense that you don’t have to be sober to get on board, “You don’t have to give up a Negroni because you like Seedlip,” she said....

But a person with control issues isn’t always as easy to spot. And the behavior — intentional or not — can be more subtle. Defensiveness, self-deprecation, and the silent treatment, are just a few signs of controlling behavior. And over time they can be quite damaging. Asking yourself Am I too controlling? from time to time is not a bad habit, as it helps keep you in check. It’s important to know that, as is the case with all unhealthy behaviors, the urge to control someone else usually stems from a deeper issue — and if you don’t address it, it has the potential to sabotage your well-being, and the well-being of your relationship....

ALSO: The 7 Worst Birthday Party Venues on the Planet 1. Keep them short. Most venues have predetermined time slots for parties, but if you’re hosting the festivities, figure one-and-a-half to two hours for children 5 years old and under. Make it two to three hours max for older kids. If the party runs any longer, you’ll risk children pooping out and getting cranky. By having a set endpoint — that you state in the invitation — you’ll be compelled to keep activities moving along and ensure that parents know when to collect their kids....