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In real life, the woman who has voiced Ariel for exactly 30 years — Jodi Benson — doesn’t care if you want to be a part of Ariel’s world at all. In fact, it turns out Benson has very strong opinions about the beloved film and isn’t convinced those who want to boycott the movie under feminist guises are being fair. When I ask Benson about her feelings in the zeitgeist that The Little Mermaid might present bad role models for girls, she says “I’ve gotten this question a lot on this particular press tour,” she explains with a cheerful, Ariel-esque laugh....

The last time we saw Thor was his dad bod phase in Endgame when he teamed up with Guardians to explore the Galaxy and it looks like the God of Thunder might be having a bit of an identity crisis. He declares that his “superhero-ing days are over” and seems to be fully entering his hippie retirement phase, which is great. We all loved the Lebowski phase for Thor! But, more broadly, could all this really mean that Thor’s time in the MCU is coming to an end?...

Warning: There are going to be a lot of plot spoilers ahead. So if you haven’t seen Shazam!, what are you even doing here???? During the climactic fight between Shazam and Sivana, our teen protagonist realizes that he can use the magical staff to transform his five foster siblings into adult superheroes, with each of them having one of Shazam’s powers. It’s an extremely fun twist and watching five grown superheroes behave like kids ranging from age seven all the way up to 17 is genuinely hilarious....

Still, it’s very easy for some details and names to get lost in the shuffle over the course of the film’s runtime. So, to make sure you really got it, we’re going to help out with this handy explainer. No, it won’t give you Batman’s detective skills, but it will put you, if not on the level of Veronica Mars, then at the very least Encyclopedia Brown. Here are the biggest questions you might still have about The Batman, explained as simply as possible....

According to Rotten Tomatoes, The Batman currently holds a 91 percent fresh, which is down slightly from a debut at around 94 percent. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though a few critics have pointed out that the movie is a bit long. Over at ScreenCrush, Matt Singer — who gave the flick 7 out of 10 — wrote that The Batman has a belabored ending, saying the movie “trudges through about as many conclusions as The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King....

1. “I really can’t do this right now.” Yes we all get busy and find ourselves spinning multiple plates throughout the day and it’s certainly okay to not have the bandwidth for certain tasks. But saying that you can’t do a particular job or “I’ll get to it when I get to it” sounds rude and dismissive, making people feel invalidated and embarrassed for even approaching you. A better way? “Explain why you are not able to be present for the other person,” says Dr....

Now, let’s first get one thing straight: Whether you’re issuing an apology or simply expressing regret for how an argument deteriorated, an in-person conversation is always the best route. A text can seem like a cop-out, and only make matters worse. However, there are times when it makes sense. If you fight right before you leave for work, for example, or are in the midst of cooling off and want to let your partner know that, no matter what took place, you promise to work everything out, a typed out message is worthwhile....

During lockdown, a lot of dads threw the proverbial spaghetti at the wall and found success. Alongside their kids, they created ridiculous, inventive boredom-busting games that were not only fun and entertaining on the first try but also had staying power. We asked a dozen parents for those activities. And boy, were we glad we did. From “Toilet Tag” (not what it sounds like) to “Human Worm” (kind of what it sounds like) to “Police Sketch” (exactly what it sounds like), these parents dug deep to keep their families entertained....

Go geocaching A gigantic outdoor treasure hunt with millions of prize-filled containers hidden around the world, geocaching is a fantastic way to get the family outside, discover new sites in your town, and teach kids about navigation. Just create a free account at geocaching.com, scan the map for geocaches near you, and use your smartphone GPS to search for these hidden treasures using the coordinates provided. Once you discover the cache, sign and date the logbook, and note your score online....

On October 26, 2022, Variety reported that Mattew Perry’s forthcoming memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, inexplicably includes pot-shots at Keanu Reeves twice. Out of nowhere, Perry writes, “Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?” What beef Perry has with Reeves is bizarre, made all the stranger by the fact that the late River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves starred together in the brilliant 1991 film, My Own Private Idaho....

Steph and Seth were competing against each other for the opportunity to play on basketball’s grandest stage — the NBA Finals. While genes surely played a role, and a mom’s influence can never be underestimated, it was their father’s encouragement, involvement, and hard work that inspired his children to reach for — and ultimately attain — stardom. I had the opportunity to interview their father, Dell, when he wrote the foreword for my latest book, Most Valuable Dad: Inspiring Words on Fatherhood from Sports Superstars....

While there are certainly men who dread turning 40, there are others who welcome it, embrace it, and roll with it. All men have something to look back, reminisce, and reflect on some of their life’s best and worst decisions with the benefits of both wisdom and that last potent bit of youthful energy. So what do men think about turning 40? Fatherly spoke to 40 men. Some are about to turn 40....

Now, let’s be honest: cooking at a campsite requires patience. Equipment is limited, you have to do a lot more prep, and you can’t Seamless a pizza if dinner ends up scorched. But honestly, the higher stakes are part of the fun. And when you nail it? It’s a great feeling. If you’re looking to level up your outdoor cooking game, we asked a variety of chefs to tell us their favorite meal to make at a campsite....

Reader, fear not: you’ve come to the right place. Dog tick diseases can be awful, but they can also be nothing at all. Ticks on dogs can be a sign of something bad — like anaplasmosis in dogs or infection — but knowing the tick bite symptoms in dogs can help you be aware of what may just be a normal bug extraction or what could be a sign of something worse, like dog tick diseases....

This story was submitted by a Fatherly reader. Opinions expressed in the story do not reflect the opinions of Fatherly as a publication. The fact that we’re printing the story does, however, reflect a belief that it is an interesting and worthwhile read. 1. Sometimes you have to let them figure it out. I once heard that when his team was panicking and needed a timeout, legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson would often seem aloof, implying that “the players will find me....

WOMJIA Children’s Shiny Nylon Soft School Backpack We were both drawn to this because it’s shiny and we are not that far removed from crows. I also like that it has two mesh pockets on either side, perfect for his water bottle, and that the straps are cushioned. Something I’ve quickly realized is that if a backpack is uncomfortable, it’s not that your kid suffers. It’s that you do because you’ll end up carrying it....

1. “He Never Asks How I’m Doing” Pennsylvania couples therapist Laura Silverstein says her clients grow frustrated when their male partners fail to ask how they are. If the behavior persists, it’s easy for them to conclude their husbands don’t even seem to care about them. “Usually, it’s about differences in how people like to connect,” says Silverstein about why it happens.. “If you are hearing this, it’s probably because your partner feels emotional when the two of you talk about your day....

1. The Wheelbarrow The wheelbarrow requires a bit of acrobatics because the receiver is essentially upside down, holding themselves up on their hands while their partner stands and thrusts, but it’s much more doable than it looks. Start in doggy style, and then have the penetrating partner stand up and bring the receiver’s legs up with them. The receiver’s hands remain on the ground, and they wrap their legs around their now-standing partner’s waist, creating a wheelbarrow shape....

Occasionally you bring your layer of suck home, like the worst turtle ever. And the fact is your kid probably doesn’t want a sad, stressed-out turtle. They want an awesome dad that’s excited to see them. But how do you shed your shell and reconnect with your youngster after a long day? Here are some great ideas. A Brief Decompression Long commutes are not fun. But they do allow you a bit of time to come back to yourself and prepare to Dad it up....

t fear not, Progressive Parents, there’s a new batch of re-imagined fairy tales written by evolved authors (of all genders), seeking to revamp the classics, absolve the narrative sins of their predecessors, and redeem this problematic genre at the perpetualbane of Women’s Studies Majors’ existences.What’s most exciting about these re-imagined stories is how female characters take center stage, exhibit strength, advocate for themselves, and demonstrate agency over theirprescribed plots. There’s also a very welcome effort to celebrate diversity and increase representation, with several books featuring black or brown protagonists to ensure that all kids can see themselves reflected in the pages of these revived and very-necessary retellings....