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The imminent clean-up was always lingering in the back of your mind throughout all the fun, unbeknownst to your kid. Luckily, you (try) and delegate the post-activity clean-up to your children! And, even if you end up singing the clean-up song while you do most of the actual cleaning-up, kids will learn that helping out can be as fun as singing a little song. You don’t want them to get sick of a specific clean-up song though, and part of the fun is the novelty....

Effective dandruff shampoos work by addressing the causes of the condition. Per the Mayo Clinic, the four most common causes of dandruff are seborrheic dermatitis, otherwise known as irritated, oily skin, straight up dirty hair or dry skin, or a lovely fungus called Malassezia. Not all dandruff shampoos are created equal, so it’s important to read the ingredients. The best dandruff shampoo strikes the right balance between attacking the problem while soothing and avoiding irritation....

The World According to Jeff Goldblum “I know nothing: that’s the premise,” veteran actor Jeff Goldblum says in the trailer for the series that bears his name. It’s essentially an offbeat exploration of his own curiosity, less an explainer than a show that gives you a sense of the science, history, and culture around everyday items like sneakers and ice cream. Goldblum’s dry sense of humor is delightful, and he’s a great tour guide....

You want products like shape sorters or stacking toys — any toy that encourages problem-solving is a winner. And because kids are figuring out how stuff works, give them things that look like the real deal: Pretend food is a great example. Plus, you want to invest in toys like Mega Bloks that will grow with your kids and are modular, so toddlers don’t get bored. And you can never go wrong with books....

While 2-year-old kids tend to master new skills daily at this age, they learn the most by watching their parents go about their daily lives. They are avid observers of… you, says Rebecca Parlakian, the senior director of programs at Zero to Three. “Imitating how you use your phone, carry your bag to work, or make dinner is how toddlers learn about the world.” Kids this age also vacillate between wanting to play with others and flying solo....

When you’re sifting through activity books at the store, it’s important to look for one that will engage your kid. “I would recommend finding books that can increase focus,” says Dr. Ashley Taylor, clinical psychologist at The Center for Connection. “Look for books that have that extra components that builds those brain-based executive functioning skills and require a little bit of extra mental energy, like memory games” RELATED: The 11 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids More than just engaging to them, says Dr....

This isn’t a happy (or unhappy, whatever your take might be) accident. Dr. Richard Freed, a child and adolescent psychologist and the author of Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age, told the New York Times that “the unboxing trend capitalizes on the anticipation humans have when they want something. It’s not as much about the reward as it is the excitement of the reward that can trigger the dopamine....

Port wine is best enjoyed in a small, delicate glass, with a little dark chocolate or roasted nuts and cheeses — and above all, it is to be savored rather than swilled. Give it as a host gift, and you’ll not only stand out from the crowd, but you’ll be giving a bottle that will likely last into 2022. However you choose to enjoy it, Port is a noble drink with a rich history that deserves a place in your holiday repertoire....

Not exactly. There’s more anecdote than fact surrounding sex positions and pregnancy, says Dr. Donnica Moore, a leading women’s health expert. But there is a glimmer of hope: “Many experts believe that the odds of conception increase if the sperm is deposited as close to the cervix as possible,” says Moore. And there are a few positions that could help with that. These are hardly exotic or acrobatic positions. The first one Moore and obstetrics experts tend to recommend is plain, old missionary....

A former drug kingpin and three-time felon, Coss knows a thing or two about being cooped up and devised a workout system that helped him stay in shape in a very small, confined space. “When I was in solitary confinement I had to develop my own routine. I would wake up, eat breakfast, do a workout, read, then write letters,” Marte told Fatherly from his New York City home where he, quarantined like the rest of us, spoke over the phone....

The most useful learning aids for teaching kids to swim are usually toys. When swimming is fun (with the help of select pool toys and swimming gear) kids are more likely to practice their strokes without dread. Swimming games help kids become more comfortable and confident in the water, ultimately making them more proficient swimmers. When they’re blowing bubbles, chasing a torpedo, or diving after sunken treasure, they’re also practicing their swimming....

And let’s be real here. Toddler electric cars are fun and make for great social media posts, but the Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that toddlers, meaning kids between the ages of one and three, get ride-on toys that are self-propelled with no pedals or motors. The ride-on toys should have a stable base that does not tip over, and if wheels are involved, there should be at least three of them evenly spaced....

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According to recently-published numbers, 2016 saw the cost of taking a family of four to a single NFL game hit an average of $502.84. For comparison, that’s a 232 percent increase from $151.33 in 1991. Other sports have had similar increases, with an NBA game coming out to an average of $339.02 in 2016, a 139 percent increase from $141.91 since 1991. MLB games remain the cheapest of the three at an average of $219....

As a 61-year-old, it would be easy for Romano to play the role of old man yelling at cloud but instead, he seems content with being over the hill. Romano isn’t a bitter old man airing his grievances and the entire special is so much funnier for it, as the butt of the jokes tend to be himself. He knows his “best days” are behind him but instead of having a midlife (or three-quarter life) crisis onstage, Romano just wants to laugh at how weird getting older is, like the fact that he recently needed to take a knee during a sexual escapade with his wife....

My wife died nine months ago. Losing her was as hard as you think it was. I hate that phrase, “losing her.” It’s silly. I know where she is, you know? Anyway. We were together for 11 years and she was the rock of our family. I’m starting to do okay. Or as okay as possible. It’s taken a lot of adjusting and these past months have been terribly hard....

The image shows a subtle orange-red swirl surrounded by hazy dust, which stands out from the dark black sky. At the center of the swirl is a bright ball with six red spikes shooting out of it. Surrounding the swirl are various sizes of orange and yellow dots, and together the image looks like a sci-fi depiction of a galaxy — but this one is real. So, what are we looking at?...

“People with friendships live longer, happier, and healthier lives,” says Geoffrey Greif, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and one of the foremost experts on friendship or, more precisely, horizontal relationships (relationships where both sides have roughly equal status). Greif has written about every conceivable relationship pairing — couple friends, siblings, in-laws, and, in his 2008 book Buddy System, male friends. So what advice does he have for men in America in 2022?...

One such study published in the journal Men and Masculinity found that there was a “trusting nature” and “lack of boundaries and judgment” in friendships as compared to romantic relationships. It’s not earth-shattering, and few would argue with it. But one caveat about the study. It was with undergraduate students. It doesn’t blunt the findings, but a chorus of married dads would like to add, “Sounds goods, but exactly when is this supposed to happen?...