Sex is a well-known stress reliever. Research shows that sex releases a slew of endorphins and other hormones that elevate your mood. It’s also a natural form of exercise, which also helps reduce stress. Still, getting in the mood to get down can be challenging, especially when your libido begins to buckle under the demands of everyday life. But, as Einstein once said, “in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity....

There was little question that McMaster, a hardline Republican, would pass the law. Earlier this year, he said, “I think the girls ought to play girls and the boys ought to play boys. That’s the way we’ve always done it.” When a reporter asked him to clarify if he was referring to biological sexes, McMaster responded, “Are there any other kind?” The ban covers women’s and girls’ sports only, in all public schools and colleges in the state....

Standing desks offer real benefits — from improved blood sugar levels to a reduction in neck and back pain — but no matter how good your intentions, it’s not necessarily a great idea to stand for eight hours straight either. Many tasks that require deep concentration just need to be done sitting. A standing desk converter offers the best of both worlds. They let you convert your desk from sitting to standing height with the click of a button, saving you space, frustration, and a ton of aches and pains....

According to recent statistics compiled by Statista, in 1970, the average American family had 2.5 children, and in 2018 that numbers is 1.9. This means, either Americans have gotten worse at dividing individual children into portions, or we’re having fewer kids. Families that choose to have only one child sometimes face stigmas from people with bigger families, and if you’re unable to have more than one kid, you might feel guilty that you’re not supplying your little one with a sibling....

State Street Corporation Rank: 40 2017 Rank: 26Number of Employees: 15,000+ Full-Time, 500 Part-Time Headquartered in Boston with employees worldwide, State Street Corporation provides investment management, servicing, research and trading, and financial data analytics. In 2017, State Street increased their paid parental leave offering from four to eight weeks. The company also allows for and facilitates flex-time, which a little more than half of the employees take advantage of, and offers emergency child care support....

1. You Can’t Discipline A Kid Until You Have A Consistent Definition Of Discipline Discipline has to be proactive, not reactive Discipline can’t simply be a reaction to misbehavior, it needs to come from predetermined principles and follow a set strategy, kind of like foreign policy. That’s why the book argues persistently against “time outs”; they sacrifice the long game (raising a self-control Jedi) in favor of the shortest game possible (immediately stopping that specific thing your kid’s doing that makes the sister/friend/dog cry)....

Ipsos Public Affairs conducted a survey on behalf of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to find out if or how parents are using dietary supplements for their children. The poll was administered in October 2021 to 1,251 randomly selected adults who were parents to at least one child between the ages of 1-18 years old who live in their household. The questions were focused on the use of dietary supplements to increase the intake of minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and other ingredients beyond what’s in their typical diet....

“Two more completions and then let’s go get those donuts,” I shouted before tossing what looked like a dime downfield. As my middle kid maneuvered under the pass, my two other sons balked. “But Dad,” said the eldest. “You got fired from your job.” “Yeah,” I said. “It’s the end of the world.” This story was submitted by a Fatherly reader. Opinions expressed in the story do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Fatherly as a publication....

Happily, some strategies are even more effective than the whole cleaning-a-shotgun routine. These are the four things I’m doing to protect my daughters’ hearts — and prepare them for dating. 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....

Oscar Isaac’s Opening Monologue The monologue is often the tone-setter for the entire episode, as it lets the audience know what the next 90ish minutes will look like. But it’s rarely the highlight of the episode, except in this case, as Isaac is so charismatic and likable that I would have gladly watched him chat on stage for the entire show. Isaac started out with a few jokes about Hollywood, noting that he’s half Guatemalan and half Cuban “or as casting directors call that, ethnically ambiguous....

RELATED: These Are the Very Best Books for 2-Year-Olds 2018 has been a great year for children’s books, with familiar authors and newcomers alike exploring topics and themes with style, wit, and sensibility that resonate far longer after the last page is reached. They also are engaging enough that you won’t mind reading them 100 times over if your little one is elated with them. Below, then are our favorite children’s books of the year, aimed at kids aged 2-7 years old....

Fortunately, for all the differences between cycling indoors and out, the two activities are complementary. “Outdoor cyclists typically focus on training watts and maintaining a certain level of output while navigating their determined route, whereas in indoor cycling, riders focus on interval training, something that is more challenging to do outdoors.” Mastering these intervals on a stationary bike will translate to more endurance and power outdoors, she says, but you can also try intervals workouts outdoors, knowing you need to adjust for things like traffic or hilly courses....

A great diaper bag should have a wipe-clean surface, because babies are messy creatures, and ample pockets for bottles, keys, phones, pacifiers, and snacks. Many have padded laptop sleeves, so you can tote your tech along with you or use the diaper bag as an actual work bag once your kid is potty-trained. And it should, of course, have space for a sizable changing pad. Because we’ve all used “questionable” surfaces on which to change a diaper....

“Skiing with kids takes work,” says Tess Weaver, who skis with her 8-year-old son at Aspen Snowmass. “There will be tears (from them, too). But eventually, the fun outweighs the work. Passing along a love for skiing means passing along a love for the natural world, for mountains, snow, winter, community, physical activity, travel and more.” Whether you’re itching to get your kids into boots for their first turns or can barely keep up with them (just tell yourself, it’s the low center of gravity), these family-friendly resorts boast a variety of terrain, great ski schools, convenient childcare programs, and amenities to make your family vacation a breeze....

Guided by the mantra that no job is too big and no pup is too small, the six canines of PAW Patrol work together on their rescue missions. Fan favorites include plucky Skye, police dog Chase and firefighter Marshall who all dispatch from PAW Patrol tower. But all snark aside, the series teaches kids to work as a team to overcome obstacles, which is, without question, a good lesson for preschoolers to learn....

We reached out to Bryan Duggan, Eastern Divisional Manager for Counter Culture Coffee and coffee-loving dad, for some expert guidance. He says that you actually can tell a lot just by looking at a mug. Pick one that’s compact, without a top-heavy shape that can fit into a cupholder. Make sure the lid is easy to operate and closes with a dependable seal. Duggan likes mugs with insulted walls that can keep both cold brew and hot coffee ready to drink for hours....

“We’re going to start to see more and more adolescents fully vaccinated by mid-summer, so it is possible that camps could provide a camp experience for children who are fully vaccinated, and you could get back to the camp experience that was pre-pandemic: no masking, no distancing, and all the activities you would normally do,” Erin Sauber-Schatz, who leads the CDC task force for community interventions and critical populations, told the New York Times....

In her new book Sharenthood: Why We Should Think Before We Talk About Our Kids Online Leah Plunkett, who is Associate Professor of Legal Skills and Director of Academic Success at the University of New Hampshire as well as a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, presents, with humor, insight, and a laudable broad-mindedness, a look at all concerns, both hypothetical and glaringly real, that parents should consider....

“I think they should live with their hearts tell them to live and do what their instincts dictate,” Don McLean told Fox News, for some reason. He also pointed out that the press hunted Princess Diana, Harry’s mother, to death in 1997 when she died in a fatal car crash trying to evade the paparazzi. He might have brought up the royal couple because they played “And I Love You So” at their wedding in 2018, which McLean considers as proof that they have a “great love” and will do very well in America....

The set began as an idea from Leandro Tayag, an amateur Lego designer from the Philippines. He submitted a design to Lego Ideas, an online platform that allows fans to create their own designs and gather supporters in the hopes that they will become official Lego sets. After just three weeks, it received more than 10,000 votes, evidence of just how dedicated the Voltron fan community is. Lego announced that it would produce the set, and professional LEGO designer Niek Duco van Slagmaat tweaked Tayag’s design to ensure it met the standards for official LEGO sets....