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There’s no wrong way to play with the right toy. As Nancy Schulman, the head of Avenues: The World School learning centers and author of Practical Wisdom for Parents: Demystifying the Preschool Years puts it, “A great toy is 10 percent toy and 90 percent child.” This was her guiding principal as a toy purchaser for 92nd Street Y nursery school, which she ran for 21 years. “If there are many different ways to play with it, there’s more creativity and excitement,” says Schulman....

Naturally, the internet has handled footage of the non-event with its normal composure. The takes have been coming in all afternoon and show no sign of stopping. And, sure, it looks a little weird that Tom’s getting a massage while also kissing his son, but the documentary makes it fairly clear that Brady spends half of his life off the field getting massages. In the episode featuring the kiss, every other scene features Brady getting his legs worked on by a masseuse, which is arguably way weirder than a mouth kiss....

“I lost my wife’s trust.” I got postpartum depression after our daughter was born and that first 18 months was such a bad time that our relationship did not survive. We fought to save our marriage for over a year and tried everything. I lost my wife’s trust, and did too much damage. I realized it was the path forward when my wife said she cried in the car on the way to our daughter’s dance class, because it was the only time she had where no one, especially our daughter, would see her....

Some people with SPD are quick to overload; what may sound to a neurotypical person like an innocuous ticking of the clock can cause kids with the condition physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and vomiting, as well as severe emotional distress. But others may not respond to such stimuli at all. SPD also includes people who are under-responsive to environmental stimuli — those who only the loudest music or brightest colors seem to reach....

According to BBC News, the Queen is “under medical supervision” after her doctors became concerned for her wellbeing. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” a statement said. “The Queen is “comfortable.” Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are said to be with the Queen already. Her daughter Princess Anne was already in Scotland, so she’s also said to be with her mother....

“I don’t do that,” Khaled said about cunnilingus during the interview on the radio show “The Breakfast Club.” When asked about getting it from his wife, though, Khaled took a different stance. “You gotta understand, I’m the don. I’m the king,” he said. “It’s different rules for men. You gotta understand, we the king.” Khaled’s stubbornness on going down on his wife, is, of course, a selfish double-standard, and the old quote went viral when the whole Internet took him to task for it....

1. Introverts Think Before They Speak People with introverted personalities are less prone to shooting from the hip (and less familiar with the taste of their own feet in their mouths) psychologist Laurie Helgoe explains in Psychology Today. “Introverts like to think before responding—many prefer to think out what they want to say in advance—and seek facts before expressing opinions,” she writes. “Extroverts are comfortable thinking as they speak.” As much as that off-the-cuff swagger can be attractive, there’s evidence that heterosexual women are generally drawn to men who use shorter words and speak in shorter sentences....

Between being a dad to two young daughters and his job as a teacher to more than 30 kids, Tyler Moore, a 32-year-old dad from New York, was burnt out by his schedule and it was effecting his roles as both a father and a husband. So, he made a simple change to his schedule that optimized his productivity — and find the recharge time he needed to be the best dad he could....

Health care professionals around the world have panned the practice and the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists issued a warning against attached placentas as far back as 2008. “There is currently no medical evidence that it is of benefit to the baby,” RCOG spokesperson Patrick O’Brien wrote in a statement. “If left for a period of time after the birth, there is a risk of infection in the placenta which can consequently spread to the baby....

When it comes to weight — which is usually expressed in ounces per square yard — you want something that isn’t so light that your penile bulge is salient. No one wants to see that shit. You don’t want to be the dad with his dick always poking people. It’s not a good look. That’s my main objection to seersucker which tends to hover around the 2.5 oz weight. On the other hand, you don’t want a fabric so heavy, that it feels like a sauna around your jewels....

But you’re busy. We get it. So we collected the best evidence-based diets for dads, right here. The Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet has been around longer than any fad diet. It incorporates many whole, unprocessed foods rich in healthy fats and has been found to lower men’s risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Plus, it was ranked as the best diet overall by U.S. News and World Report. It works so well because it’s packed with macronutrients like protein, fats, and carbohydrates....

dogshoesboredom, keep them engaged, and even provide comfort when things get stressful. Not all dog toys are created equal, so keep a few things in mind when choosing one. Per the Humane Society of the United States, get to know your dog and his preferences. If he’s an unstoppable chewer, indestructible dog toys are the only way to go. And pick the correct toys for your dog’s size; anything too small can be a choking hazard....

I was one of them. I had difficulty sleeping for years. I tossed. I turned. I stared at the pulsing digital clock in my bedroom as the seconds ticked by. In my quest to score some decent shuteye, I tried everything from sleep masks to melatonin to tea to marijuana. The best solution I found? Spritzing my bedding with a deep sleep pillow spray. I’ll admit it: it sounds weird....

But what is this aforementioned tool? It’s a candy chute! Beattie and his daughter grabbed a long, 6’ cardboard shipping tube and a few tools he already had (probably orange spray paint and black duct tape, based on the design of the chute) and got to work. He said it took about twenty minutes — and that it might help those who are a little worried about walking up to people’s doorsteps and getting candy feel safer doing so....

Source: CandyStore.com For the most part, states tend to stay in the holiday spirit when buying candy, while others veer way off course. Candy Canes as Washington’s most popular treat? Checks out. But Florida, on the other hand, ranks Skittles as number one, begging the question, in what world are Skittles considered Christmas candy? It doesn’t really matter if Skittles puts “Holiday Mix” on the front of the package just to make it festive, they’re still Skittles....

It goes like this. Stand in a doorway and hold a sheet between you and the dog. Raise the sheet above your head, drop it, and run left or right. While any human watching would be able to see where you went, the dog will just sit there confused as to why and how you just vanished into thin air. They are truly convinced that they are witnessing real magic with their color-blind eyes....

(Of course, there are limits to this thought experiment. It works with minor irritations and conflicts and is certainly not a guiding principle when confronted with major traumas or abusive situations.) Most of us recoil at the very thought of this idea. We feel deep resistance to it. Our minds flood with defensive thoughts: “How can that be?” “Why would I be committed to all this struggle?” or “I’m not the problem here....

The 25-year-old actor tweeted a photo of him as the iconic chocolatier, donning a brown top hat, red velvet coat, and a multi-colored scarf. All it took was that one photo for the reactions to come flooding in. Some people seemed ready to hand Chalamet an Oscar for the role before even seeing a single second of his actual acting. And, of course, since it’s the internet, people obviously had to get extremely thirsty about how scrumdiddlyumptious Chalamet was looking in that photo....

Kourtney took to social media to share a photo taken of the moment that Blink-182 member Travis proposed to her on the beach. Kourtney captioned the photo with “forever,” and her loved ones took to the pic to share their best wishes. Her sister Kim left several heart emojis, and Khloe did as well. Travis commented on it, too, writing “forever” back, and there were thousands of comments from Kourtney’s friends and fans, too....

My 28-month baby girl recently became quite aggressive. She takes every opportunity to strike out at mum or I. I’m a full-time dad and a mum works shift work. Cheers for any tips. Jamie Gold Coast, Queensland * Congratulations, Jamie, your child has discovered her desire for independence. That’s actually a pretty good sign. Unfortunately, the problem appears to be that she’s having trouble explaining what she needs. And that’s rough....