Indeed, the researchers note that it’s hard to separate the effect of overall school closures from other measures that were undertaken in many states at the same time, such as mandatory stay-at-home orders, the mandatory closure of non-essential businesses like restaurants, bars, and salons, social distancing guidelines, mask orders, and hygiene guidelines that also limited the spread of COVID-19 at the same time. Many of those schools closed as health guidelines began to shift and people in general began to stay home and distance from others....

According to Jennifer L. Pomeranz, JD, MPH, the lead author of the study, the marketing strategy used to sell toddler drinks is such that they might actually be jeopardizing or undermining the diest of very young children. Most toddler drinks, which are often marketed as “transition formulas” or “toddler milk,” consist only of a powdered milk, additional sweetener, and vegetable oil. There are few health benefits to be derived from those ingredients and the study also notes that toddler drinks contain less protein and more sodium than regular whole milk....

RELATED: The History of Dad Clothes, From Dad Jeans to Cargo Shorts The brainchild of NYC fashion buyer who plays on the Israeli Men’s National Lacrosse team, Swoveralls by the Great Fantastic (link) are: a) not a joke, b) overalls for women and men made of a super soft 100 percent pre-washed terry cotton; and c) billed as “functional, cool, and extremely comfortable.” Swoveralls look it, honestly. The overalls for men rock a zip fly, deep front and rear pockets, elastic jogger cuffs, and snap closures on the sides....

Before the swings, my daughter and I trudged through a muddy nature hike, ate fast food, hit up an ice cream truck, talked through our disappointment that the ice cream truck had no Hello, Kitty popsicles, used a port-a-potty, argued over toys and shows, sprinted over baseball fields, and used paper towels and a water fountain to wipe away sticky popsicle sugar resin from our sweaty hands and faces. At the swings, I’d planned to push my daughter a minimal number of times before letting her propel herself....

If Shaggy Rogers was doing something between 2000 to last week chances are good Lillard, was doing the voice work for Scooby’s partner in crime-fighting and binge-eating or, if the projects in question are the James Gunn-written movies, playing the character in live action. We live in a world where iconic characters are rebooted and re-cast and re-imagined on a seemingly annual basis. But if you play a character more than three dozen times, the way Lillard has Shaggy over a period of almost two decades, you can be forgiven for feeling a sense of ownership over a role even if nobody owns Shaggy, man....

One piece of advice: Stickers are, well, sticky. So you want sticker books that guide kids on where to place them, or reusable sticker pads. Otherwise, get ready to spend hours scraping sharks and princesses and minnows and elephants off walls, tiles, floors, you name it. The Best Sticker Books for Toddlers The Best Sticker Books for Preschoolers The Best Sticker Books for Kids Ages 5-9 The Best Sticker Books for Kids 8-12 Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts....

Would you choose to be nine years old, absolved of life’s most tedious responsibilities, and instead able to spend your days playing with friends and practicing your times tables? Or would you choose your early 20s, when time feels endless and the world is your oyster – with friends, travel, pubs and clubs beckoning? Western culture idealizes youth, so it may come as a surprise to learn that in a recent poll asking this question, the most popular answer wasn’t 9 or 23, but 36....

But beyond design sensibilities and purported ethics, there are safety concerns to consider. For babies under the age of 1, Montessori beds are a no go, since they fall outside of the safe sleep practices outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics and aimed at reducing the risk of SIDS. For older more mobile toddlers, Montessori beds themselves doesn’t pose any grave danger, but their lack of restriction, which allows kids to get out of bed and explore as they please, means parents need to be on high alert for other dangers in the room....

Checkers What it teaches: Strategy, thinking ahead, gamesmanship How it works: The classic game features a checkered board and one objective: To move your pieces from side A to side B, capturing as many of your opponent’s pieces that you can as you go, or block them in so they are unable to move. Monopoly What it teaches: Basic math, actions and consequences How it works: Select a playing token, roll the dice, and move yourself around the board, buying, selling, and trading properties as you go....

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If you’re thinking of going the route of the cloth diaper, Liz Turrigiano, co-owner of the Brooklyn-based cloth diaper service Diaperkind has tips. Before you fully dive in, you’ll need to settle on a cloth diapering style. There are all-in-one cloth diapers, which are the easiest to use, as they feature an insert attached to a waterproof cover, and the whole thing is washable. If your child is a heavy wetter, you may be better off with the all-in-two cloth diapers, which have a removable insert....

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If you’re looking to spend some time curled up on the couch mashing some buttons and bonding with the kids, these are the games to play. We like them because they generally have a co-op mode, meaning they can be played by two or more people working together instead of against each other. The other thing we looked for is imagination, as the best PS4 games (and the best video games in general) provide experiences that feel fresh and new....

So where to start? We consulted Dr. Claire Wolinsky M.D., Dr. Rachel Westbay M.D., and Dr. Hysem Eldik M.D., who are all New York City-based board-certified dermatologists, for all the SPF facts, frequently asked questions, and what bottles to buy. What SPF number should I buy? SPF actually means ‘sun protection factor’. Dr. Wolinsky says to opt for an SPF of 30 because we get 97 percent protection against UVB rays when we use it correctly (meaning applying about one ounce every two hours), while an SPF of 15 provides 93 percent coverage....

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And one way to help kids show that love ⏤ not to mention get into the Valentine’s Day spirit ⏤ is by giving them a fun, doable (read: not crazy complicated) creative project, preferably one that can also be given as a gift to a parent. But what’s the absolute best thing a kid could make their parent for Cupid’s big day? A caterpillar made of hearts, perhaps? A giant paper hug?...

Here’s what Michael says about his road to music and how to get your kids into it, too. When your father works as a full-time musician visiting the office with him means sitting at his drum kit, or at a Hammond B3 while watching your ‘Uncles’ jam on the keys, riff out on the saxophone and fingers dance on the trumpet. To my mother’s dismay, my father’s champagne sparkle 1960’s Rogers’ drum kit (famously known to all drummers ever) sat shining in the basement’s fluorescent glow calling out to me....

Set Boundaries Lesli Doares, a couples coach, offers similar advice. “Intentionally setting boundaries around the marriage is what will keep it happy through the child-rearing years,” she says. “This means keeping kids out of the bedroom most of the time, having regular dates (even if you don’t leave the house), going on adults-only vacations and deciding to limit extra-curricular activities. Too many parents buy into the idea that children have to be involved in every activity open to them or they show interest in....

The only question remains: Where to go? From Northern Michigan to Southern California, Montana to the Florida Keys, we’ve chosen 21 incredible winter resorts for families. These boutique lodges and luxury hotels make wintertime family travel as relaxing, adventure-filled, and low-stress as possible. So, pick your latitude and get ready to get rid of the winter blues. The Best Winter Resorts In The Mid-Atlantic Nemacolin Pennsylvania’s Nemacolin is an ideal family retreat for outdoor winter fun — with plenty of hot chocolate breaks and spa time....

I’ve been working from home for ten years, well before my kids were born. In late 2017, I started going for walks during my workday. The idea, to me, had come up maybe a year or so before that. I would sometimes, but not very consistently, take my daughter for a wagon ride around the block at lunch. Working from home, I wanted to spend some time with her. But it wasn’t really about the benefits of exercise or getting fresh air....