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According to a new study, teachers of color are associated with higher academic and emotional success for students of all races and ethnicities. Researchers believe that these benefits are due, in part, to the likelihood of teachers of color practicing what’s known as culturally responsive teaching (CRT). Developed by Geneva Gay, culturally responsive teaching is the practice of “using the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, frames of reference, and performance styles of ethnically diverse students to make learning encounters more relevant to and effective for them....

When I was a kid, I was very aware that the roof over my head, the fuel in the car, the groceries, and the electricity coursing through the heavily papered walls all cost something. I watched my parents labor over a checkbook, balancing the ledger with a big-button calculator. I watched them swearing and muttering under their breath while they licked official-looking envelopes. For my kids? The roof, the lights, the Netflix, the internet, and the cell phone are just part of the fabric of their life....

“There’s a level of commitment that, as parents, we have to make to engage our kids in physical activity. It’s not something that kids can drive themselves,” Morris, a father of three, says. “As a dad, I try and take that responsibility and accountability. If I want my kids to play sports and be active, then it starts with me.” There’s another reason that now is the perfect time to introduce your child to the sport: last year’s USTA launch of the youth-focused Net Generation, which has overhauled the sport’s rules from the dimensions of the court to new equipment allowances for young players....

Fatherly is here to help. To save you time, we asked leading urologists all the critical and awkward questions about testicle we could brainstorm. Here’s what every man needs to know about his balls. When should I worry about testicular pain? Dr. Robert J. Valenenzuela, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center: It’s normal to have pain. Just like a headache, it’s normal to get intermittent testicular pain and we don’t worry as much about that....

It was a big moment for Fatherly — but more importantly, for workers and families. Fatherly’s mission statement is to provide dads, who are traditionally underserved in mainstream media, with the expert guidance, resources, and sounding board that they need to thrive as active caregivers and at times primary parents. And part of that expert guidance has been the continued reporting on the importance of federal paid leave. Federal paid leave, and paid leave in general, is good for big businesses, small businesses, good for families, and good for employees themselves....

Arthur’s final chapter, titled “All Grown Up,” premiered on February 21 on PBS. However, if you missed the episode on TV, PBS Kids uploaded the full episode to YouTube, and reading the comments there and on social media, it’s clear this episode hit differently. Unlike many other kids’ shows, which typically just quietly end by no longer making new episodes, Arthur planned its wrap-up. In doing so, the show probably did the kindest thing it could for the millennials who grew up watching all the adventures the citizens of Elwood City got to experience – closure....

But this year, things have happened much earlier, with a record number of influenza cases reported in summer and autumn. So what’s been happening and is it really as bad as the media have been reporting? Here we look at some of the latest data on cases and their outcomes to see if it is indeed “a horror flu season.” The impact of influenza on the community is measured in several ways....

The magic of these silly songs is their use of rhyming, repetition, and downright ridiculous premises, which entertain their listeners. These silly songs are welcoming to a variety of tastes, including some classic and oldies tunes plus some more modern “pop” songs. They’re easy to remember, and therefore easy for younger kids and toddlers to learn. Silly songs can be especially useful for changing the mood when a meltdown seems imminent....

But don’t take our word for it. According to the Mayo Clinic, humidifiers can have important health benefits for babies and adults. With proper care, a great baby humidifier can help prevent chapped lips, moisten parched sinuses and even make a cold easier to bear. Adding a humidifier to your baby’s nursery could make winters that much more comfortable. Of course, poorly maintained humidifiers can do more harm than good....

Good news: there’s a holiday episode of your kid’s favorite show. And we know how to find them. Here’s a list of 20 popular toddler shows and where to find the Christmas special episode from each. From Elmo to Pete the Cat to Daniel Tiger, and…the Avengers. It’s all here Marvel Superhero Adventures: Frost Fight Loki tries to steal Santa’s powers in this Christmas-themed Avengers cartoon for kids. Honestly, the plot of this one is better than the last Thor movie....

Go grab a bag of mini marshmallows and settle into your pillow fort to watch, what we think are the best Christmas movies streaming on Netflix right now. The Christmas Chronicles 2 I only knew of Belsnickel, the curmudgeonly cousin of Santa, from an old episode of The Office. I was delighted to learn more about him in this year’s sequel to The Christmas Chronicles. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn) are real-life partners, which adds extra charm to their scenes....

See more: Best Coffee Beans Spyhouse Coffee Roasters Ecuado Juan Peña, La Papaya “This is a coffee that I look forward to every year. Juan Peña has quickly risen to become one of the most sought-after coffee producers on the market today. His extensive background in horticulture and farming ornamental roses has influenced his unique approach to coffee production. It’s exciting to taste and see how the coffee changes year after year under Juan’s growing understanding and technique of caring for his crop, and collaborative research with Spyhouse Coffee and green coffee importer, Café Imports....

One thing to note: If you haven’t already ordered your Easter haul, you might be out of luck. Due to COVID-19 restrictions impacting much of the country, there are myriad shipping delays and product shortages. Below, we picked the best of the best and if you hurry, you can still get it by Sunday. 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....

Low ABV definitely doesn’t mean low on flavor. Brewers use special touches that add and nuance to each bottle, and the best are distinct in the notes they contain. Regardless, the best light lagers are crisp, refreshing, and very drinkable. They’re much easier to imbibe than, say, a hop-packed IPA, and you can put a few away without fear of a nasty hangover. In short? No summer cooler should be without them....

That’s how crucial folic acid is for pregnancy and fetal development. Health professionals recommend that foods high in folic acid are eaten regularly beginning up to a year prior to conception. Many would-be parents treat this as a minor dietary diversion, plucking a bit more asparagus out of the produce section. But can you just eat folic acid foods and forget about the supplements? Maybe not. Why Is Folic Acid Important?...

Hicks didn’t let them down. After arriving in Tennessee, he and his wife launched The Oak Texas, a smoked meats catering company that grills at some of the city’s best breweries. Fatherly recently caught up with Hicks to chat all things BBQ, but more specifically, to get his picks for the best grilling accessories ⏤ from Bluetooth thermometers to high-tech pellet grills ⏤ to help up your grilling game....

It’s one of those great ironies of life that I am fixated on fancy footwear, but this same issue has become my son’s cross to bear. Shoes are either too tight or too loose. They’re too narrow or way too wide. There are annoying tags. And more annoying tags. Dear god, those fucking tags. Then, we deal with the Velcro that won’t stay put. The pebbles that no human eye can actually detect, but which appear embedded only in my son’s sneakers....

Tools are also what are called “real-world toys,” which mimic what kids see parents using when we’re doing our real-world, grown-up things, like pruning bushes or drilling a screw into the wall. Real-world toys help kids, especially younger ones, to make sense of the world around them and understand how things work. When choosing tool sets, tool belts, or outdoor gardening toys, make sure they’re the right size for your children to easily manage on their own and don’t have any sharp edges....

Despite the figurative and sometimes literal shooting pain they cause, parents love LEGOs because they foster creativity and group play, are endlessly modular, and are the original STEM toys. Kids explore symmetry, balance, stability, shapes, and sizes as they build castles, boats, cars, or giant spiders. And when kids mess up and skip a step, they have to logically think about what went wrong and analyze what they need to do to fix the damn thing....

The Car [vimeo https://vimeo.com/154869778 expand=1] Actev Arrow Smart-Kart For kids, this thing is a legitimate driving machine. It has a steel frame, pneumatic tires, an F1-style steering wheel, and a lithium ion power plant that is, for all intents and purposes, a scaled down version of what’s in a Tesla. For you, it’s an app-powered kart with geofencing, speed control, obstacle detection, and a kill switch. Actev is Silicon Valley born and bred, and has all sorts of plans for customization and upgrades (It’s not a go kart, it’s a platform!...