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If you’re unaware of if you qualify for either of these benefits — the single $1,400 stimulus for dependents or the $3,600 total, per kid, in child tax credit cash payments, here’s what you need to know — and need to do — before the end of the year or by tax filing time, per experts. Do You Qualify For A Stimulus Dependent Check? The American Rescue Plan passed under the Biden administration also legislated the third round of stimulus checks — some $1,400 for every adult making less than $75,000 as a single-filer, or $150,000 as a joint-filer....

The rare phenomenon (it only happens in about one out of 80,000 births) is exactly how Noah Valasco was brought into the world on January 28. At Praia da Costa Hospital in Brazil, mom Monyck Valasco gave birth to her son via C-section. “An en-caul birth occurs when the baby is born without breaking the amniotic sac,” gynecologist Rafael Angelo Baggieri, who helped deliver Noah, explained to the Daily Mail....

RELATED: The 11 Best Robot Toys To Teach Kids Coding and STEM Skills For kids who want their companion droids to be less adorable R2D2 and more crazy-haired German theoretical physicist, Professor Einstein is a pint-sized (14.5-inch tall) animatronic robot that not only teaches science, but walks, talks, and moves like the late great Albert Einstein ⏤ right down to sticking out his tongue and furrowing his brow. He’s like a cross between Yoda and Einstein when you think about it, except instead of teaching kids about The Force, he explains the theory of relativity....

The song isn’t just limited to those brave moms who have been taking to the streets. The song is in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests that have taken place in the midst of the murder of George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a police officer named Derek Chauvin. In the tweet releasing the song, Raffi wrote that the song was born out of “an idea that woke me up at 3 am, now recording....

Van Halen’s Twitter bio read “I do music too!! Like Wolf!!” which is about the most endearing thing imaginable. It was a testament to the bond he shared with his son, Wolfgang, who called his dad “the best father I could ever ask for” in the heartbreaking note he posted to Twitter. Van Halen’s ex-wife, actress and TV host Valerie Bertinelli, also expressed her sorrow on Twitter. Music critic Steven Hyden summed up Van Halen’s musical identity as a virtuoso who has fun, a talented musician who also knew how to make joyous music, which undoubtedly is why he’s being so fondly remembered by so many fans....

That’s why we reached out to Bob Prichard. Prichard is the president of Somax Sports, a performance training institute dedicated to improving athletic efficiency. Since 1970, Prichard has trained runners, swimmers, and golfers, honing their abilities. Athletes he has trained have won an astounding 44 Olympic Gold Medals and set 11 World Records. So if you’re looking to offer your kid some advice on their running form, be it for an upcoming fun run, foot race to become ruler of the schoolyard, or because they just kind of look all wobbly when they sprint, Prichard shared six tips for honing their form so you can help your kid achieve their need for speed....

According to People, Ryan and Rob made a bet with each other for some lighthearted fun. Their bet ended with both getting a colonoscopy, which sounds like a weird journey, but all the twists ended up for the better. The two actors detailed their experiences in a new video from colon cancer awareness organization Lead From Behind in association with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Starting the video, Ryan and Rob make a bet with each other....

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RELATED: The Best TV Shows for Toddlers The Frame TV claims to be unlike any flat panel you’ve seen before — because this one comes with detachable picture frames. And these aren’t cheesy plastic frames either — they’re classy ones made of rich wood veneers and in colors that match your many throw pillows. The screen’s about as thick as a frameless mirror and uses Samsung’s no-gap wall mount to hang flush....

Although some parents are relieved by these decisions, others are cranking up the anxiety. After a traumatic two years, it’s easy to understand why — especially as the vaccine for kids under 5 faces delays and news has been released that the vaccine is not as effective as once hoped in those aged 5 to 11. But decisions to lift school mask mandates align with scientific evidence that vaccines work better to protect kids from COVID than masks do, and infectious disease experts agree that children have the most to gain from a mask-free learning environment....

While we can’t help you make those decisions, we can provide some great inspirational baby girls’ names. We’ve compiled a list of baby girl names that are unusual enough that your child won’t share them with every other classmate, but also not, like, Mufaletta, Paprika, or Chalice. We’ve also included 13 baby girls’ names you should consider avoiding because, hey, it’s important. Happy picking. The 101 Baby Girl Names to Consider… 13 Baby Girl Names to Avoid… Blue Just because Beyoncé kind of pulled it off doesn’t mean just anyone can....

“Men have fewer friendships and less social support than women,” explains Dr. Will Courtenay, a psychotherapist and leading figure in the field of masculinity. “Most men rely primarily on their partner or spouse for support. When a man becomes a father — and his partner or spouse becomes a mother —he loses a lot of the support and attention he’s been used to getting from the one person he relies on the most....

But it’s important to know how and when to introduce a pacifier — and how to choose the best, safest pacifiers for children of different ages. To prevent a baby from getting the whole pacifier into her mouth, choose a style that has at least an inch and a half of space between the nipple and the ring. You should also follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for the age range, since an older toddler could choke on a smaller paci meant for a newborn....

Now, just over three months later, we’re finally starting to see some of the hotly anticipated official Baby Yoda toys, many of which will make their debut at this weekend’s Toy Fair. Here are four of the best.

The Best Dad Quotes “Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” —Ken Norton“Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.” —Frank Pittman“The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” —Antoine Francois Prevost“Daddies don’t just love their children every now and then, it’s a love without end.” —George Strait“Being a father means you have to think fast on your feet....

The notion is to empower 10-year-olds to create and share, ideally with their friends, while celebrating their newfound agency. Is that as tricky as it sounds? Not really. There are great birthday gift options, even for 10-year-olds who seem to have everything. The main caveat to be aware of with 10-year-olds is that these pre-pre-teens are often developing specific interests (or obsessions) and starting to focus on defined strengths. Given that, it’s critical to meet these kids where they live rather than just getting them a new and shiny toy, which may be of no particular interest despite the novelty factor....

If you have a 9-year-old, or know one, this isn’t news: Kids this age are capable of exhibiting shocking maturity, while also still having jaw-dropping meltdowns over travesties like splinters or lost Lego pieces. He or she is outspoken. Opinionated. Independent. And the best toys for 9-year-olds tap into all those strengths. Kids this age are dealing with greater academic challenges at school, becoming more self-reliant, and, have a stronger attention span, so more intricate board games or logic puzzles will hit the spot, as well as toys that let them get creative and express themselves....

Having said all that, the world of fantasy literature for middle-grade kids was not invented by Harry Potter. And, because recent events have caused many parents to back away from the series and its author with sadness and confusion, it’s understandable to be looking for that magical Potter-ish fix without the actual Harry Potter baggage. Luckily, there are countless wonderful fantasy series for kids, either at the same reading level as Potter (middle-grade) or a bit above (YA)....

So why will this list look different come, say, next June? Because we anticipate not one, but possibly two major players launching new mid-size trucks. One that’s certain is, finally, a new Ford Ranger. One that’s almost certain is a Jeep pickup based on the Wrangler. It’s also possible Nissan will finally update their ancient Frontier, and that VW will drop its own pickup based on the Atlas-body concept they showed at last year’s New York Auto Show....

Matney Stealing Coin Cat Box Put a coin on the pad on top of the closed box. One of the flaps will open, and a mechanical cat will pop out to say hello. It will then reach out and slide the coin down into the box. This is a complete gimmick, for sure, but gimmicks work. Buy Now $9 HUSAN Electronic Piggy Bank This bank has two slots, one for coins and one for cash....