“Adult humans sometimes laugh on the inhale but the proportion is markedly different from that of infants’ and chimps’ laughs,” study coauthor Disa Sauter, a psychologist and professor at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, said in a statement. “Our results so far suggest that this is a gradual, rather than a sudden, shift.” Baby laughter is essential for parent-child bonding, and an important way for pediatricians to track cognitive development, research shows....

TikTok user @mommacusses, or Gwenna Laithland — who has also founded a website with the name Momma Cusses — started the trend, according to Parents. Laithland posted a video encouraging fellow parents of TikTok to, “tell me you have kids without telling me you have kids.” Laithland explains in the video, saying, “for me, it’s that the decorations get far less breakable the further down the house you look,” and as the camera pans up and down living room walls and the rungs of the Christmas tree, Laithland adds, “even the Christmas decorations start breakable up high but get more and more tamper-proof the further down you go....

The Best Reasons To Get A GV60 The biometric smart features of the GV60 are the most noticeable aspect of this impressive car. To unlock the car, look at the driver’s side door pillar as you approach it, and a camera recognizes you like you’re unlocking your phone. That’s right; the GV60 incorporates facial recognition to give you instant access to your ride. Once inside the car, a fingerprint sensor allows you to turn the car on without a key....

More often than not, the “testosterone card” is used to give a biological explanation to what are actually social problems. “T can be a convenient distraction. For instance, talk of ‘too much testosterone on Wall Street’ distracts from the complex regulatory, policy, and culture failures,” says Cordelia Fine, Ph.D., a philosopher of science and author of the book Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science, and Society. Chalking complex events up to biology makes it seem like patriarchy is a result of nature, not something built into a system and allowed by our culture....

Prep Time: 5 minutes, or however long it takes you to create a pattern of movements that will keep your kid occupied. Entertainment Time: 15-20 minutesEnergy Expended by Child: Moderate to intense physical, depending on the skill and creativity of the parent and the attention span of the kid. What You Need: A clear area large enough for both you and your kid to move around freely.(Optional) Any objects that will make it easier for a little person to mimic you/extend the game....

Dr. John Gottman, the world-renowned therapist and relationship expert, devised the 5:1 ratio after years of research and identified it as a key aspect of healthy relationships. It goes like this: for every one negative interaction, you need to engage in five positive ones. So, if you suddenly lash out at your partner because the dishes aren’t done, then you need to take the time to do five positive things to tip the scales back to the positive side....

We know that Fred Rogers created a space of encouragement and kindness, but by examining which words he leaned on, we can learn to construct meaning and child-friendly lessons out of Mister Rogers’ rhetorical building blocks. To that end, Fatherly analyzed the closed-captioning text for 30 representative episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood pulled from the 31 season run. After throwing out common words (conjunctions, articles, pronouns), we looked at the frequency of word use....

According to CNN, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released their latest guidance related to COVID-19 and the upcoming in-person school year. And in the recommendations, the group feels that kids aged 2 and up should wear masks for in-person learning this coming fall regardless of vaccination status. “The AAP believes that, at this point in the pandemic, given what we know about low rates of in-school transmission when proper prevention measures are used, together with the availability of effective vaccines for those age 12 years and up, that the benefits of in-person school outweigh the risks in all circumstances,” the guidance reports....

In September 21, 2021, Amanda Gorman’s Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem. Described as a “lyrical” children’s book, it will have illustrations from Loren Long who did the illustrations for President Obama’s Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters. If you’re looking for a new book that can get your kid fired-up about socially-minded poems and verses, Gorman’s Change Sings is clearly going to be amazing. Gorman’s love of poetry started young when a teacher read aloud part of Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine....

A new study in the International Journal of Exercise Science found that six weeks of bodyweight training (just 11 minutes of exercises, three times a week) was enough to significantly boost cardiovascular fitness and power output. Other research in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared running at 85% aerobic max effort on a treadmill to bodyweight training and found that a bodyweight exercise routine provided nearly double the training stimulus, encouraging muscles to adapt and grow stronger, faster....

Looking for a quality starter knife set? This 15-piece set includes a chef’s, slicing, santoku, utility, paring, bird’s beak, and steak knives, as well as those old standards, shears, and a sharpener. It comes with a block, too. While it normally costs $160, it’s on sale for $58. Not a bad deal on tools that will slice — and serve you well — for years. Featuring 14 blades, including an 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch carving knife, 8-inch bread knife, and six steak knives, this batch of blades is another ideal starter set....

“Pick one battle, and try to win that battle,” says Amy Tokos, a NAPO-accredited certified personal prganizer and owner of the company Freshly Organized. For almost 11 years now, the Omaha, Nebraska, local has been helping people clean up and stay that way. But Tokos, a mother of four, has a special place in her heart for families. When asked about the best products to organize a kid’s bedroom, she was a fountain of information....

Of course it’s possible to brush your teeth effectively with a manual toothbrush. However, an electric toothbrush can be a great alternative to an old-school one, especially if you’re dealing with conditions that make it difficult to brush well. Like having a kid who’s not all that coordinated and maybe not really paying attention to his or her pearly whites. Electric toothbrushes are especially ideal for folks who have trouble holding brushes correctly, like children....

We’re talking about the launch of five sets inspired by the upcoming movie and one by the new show, with a couple of classic trilogy-inspired building kits thrown in for good measure. Let’s start with the Skywalker sets. The A-Wing Starfighter is available as a 269-piece set and comes complete with a cockpit that opens, twin spring-loaded shooters, and minifigures of both Snap Wexley and Lieutenant Connix. It’s on the smaller side, at just seven inches long, but it also has a smaller price....

“Over the last 15 years, the number of bourbons available has exploded,” says Noah Rothbaum, whiskey expert and the associate editor of the Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails, and the author of the forthcoming Whiskey Bible. “With the increase in bourbon’s popularity, prices have also increased exponentially. But there are still many great picks at every price level.” Here are nine bourbons with a range of price points and flavors, from distilleries spanning from Kentucky to New York, to Charleston to Chicago....

On the flip side, there is the potential for injuries, especially to areas like the head, neck and spine. In its statement on trampolines, the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t equivocate, saying that “cervical spine injuries often occur with falls off the trampoline or with attempts at somersaults or flips” and “the home use of trampolines is strongly discouraged.” But since these bouncy kid magnets are eternally popular—some estimates show 500,000 sold in the U....

Garmin Smartwatch Deals Ideal for the reluctant exerciser, this Garmin smartwatch tracks your energy levels, respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, estimated heart, and hydration. Meaning, it’s perfect for the holidays, when all those things can go awry. And because you can see actual workouts on the screen, you really don’t have an excuse to not do yoga or pilates at home. An all-around great watch, Garmin’s fēnix 5 Plus has built-in mapping and navigation features to help keep you oriented....

And guys, lend me your ears: I’m a woman and I’m a mom. And I’ll never forget one misguided albeit ostensibly well-intentioned Valentine’s Day gift from my husband: A gym membership combined with a book on eating healthy. He meant well. It did not go over well. So: Stay away from anything that implies a need for weight loss. Or anything with a warranty because no matter how much she wants a new toaster oven, this isn’t the time....

Cask finishing is a trend that continues to gain steam with makers and consumers. Cognac seemed to be particularly popular in 2021. We noted several new expressions finished in the iconic French brandy casks, some more successfully executed than others. Unfortunately, as with many luxury goods, retailers marked up special releases and limited editions crept even higher over the last 12 months, in some cases more than 100% over last year....