Already at the time, the paper in which the theory was described, published in the journal PLOS One, was vehemently criticized by experts in the field for its questionable methodology — including that it was based solely on parents’ experiences and did not involve interviewing adolescents, and that the study author sought out parents via anti-trans organizations. The paper was reassessed post-publication to include numerous corrections and revisions. “Despite contradicting the scientific consensus, the notion that trans identities are supposedly spread by ‘social contagion’ has been cited in anti-trans legislation and promoted by right-wing media and political organizations,” says Julia Serano, Ph....

Stacking Cups Babies love stacking, unstacking, and re-stacking cups. They’re discovering and developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and, thankfully, the novelty of grasping and manipulating colorful objects is slow to wear off. As one staffer can attest, their kid’s been obsessed with these cups for weeks. Buy Now $4 Alphabet Ball Balls are the OG of toys, as captivating to babies as they are to teenagers, albeit for slightly different reasons....

But what stories have people been reading? Well, at least on Fatherly, it appears that even though people really wanted to read lots of hard news, like stories about stimulus checks and deodorant recalls, people also wanted to have fun and look at the sky. In other words, it was a year of readership that roughly parallelled the bizarro nature of 2021 itself. For a retrospective on what you, the Fatherly reader, couldn’t get enough of this year, look no further....

1. Applebee’s Kids eat free on certain days of the week based on location. The menu includes a range of classic kids’ favorites and moderately more adventurous dishes, from mac-and-cheese and chicken fingers to chicken tacos, pizza, and corn dogs. 2. Bob Evans On Tuesdays after 4 p.m., when parents order an adult entrée, kids under 12 eat free. Parents will appreciate the family meals to go, which can be customized for whatever size family you have....

When your kids get a bit older, they’ll appreciate that the second-row seat backrests tilt rearward up to 14 inches (this is also key for taller adults you might put back there), and that row also slides a lot — 7.7 inches fore/aft — making it way more comfortable for anyone in the third row or for taller folks in the second row. VW even designed second-row seats to tilt and slide forward with a child seat in place....

Since 2003, the name Emma has always been in the top 3 of the most popular baby name lists, according to Social Security Administration. It’s a classic, unoffensive name with lasting power. But Nameberry, an online compendium of baby names thinks it might be on its way out. When Nameberry released its baby naming trends predictions, it hinted that Emma might be knocked off its top baby name place — along with a slew of other classic names....

At this point in her career, Jackson had already asserted her independence from her family dynasty of stardom and elegantly maneuvered sexual expression in front of a global audience. Janet was at the apex of her popularity: by ’97, she’s negotiated the largest recording contract in history, starred in one of the most expensive music videos ever produced (“Scream”), and received an Academy Award nomination in 1994 for the song “Again,” from the film Poetic Justice, which she co-starred in with Tupac....

Anyway. We all love No Way Home and we love the Spidey pointing meme, but there are some strange things about this now-famous image that are downright bizarre once you unpack the origins. Let’s take a look. There are only two Spideys in the original scene The pointing Spidey meme comes from a 1968 episode of the animated series Spider-Man called “Double Identity.” In the actual scene, there are two people in a Spidey costume, not three....

Dozens of baby names, regardless of their origin, can be traced back to some variation of “God is my savior” or “gift from God.” Still, looking into potential baby name meanings is a helpful tool for exploring unique, uncommon names you might not otherwise encounter, and ensuring your baby’s name aligns with your values. Surprising Girl Baby Name Meanings Surprising Boy Baby Name Meanings

You may not be able to get your kid to eat their greens, but you can at least get a laugh out of them at the dinner table with this comprehensive list of the funniest food jokes for kids.

So the question is, “What to do on Mother’s Day?” Well, Mother’s Day means different things to different moms ⏤ some enjoy quality time as a family; others desperately want to escape their family and feel like their old self for a moment. The good news is that there is no shortage of things to do on Mother’s Day to make her feel special, appreciated, and loved. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are 57 small, simple to get you started....

It’s nothing to be ashamed about. Most people fail to communicate in healthy and effective ways — or fail to communicate altogether — every now and then. Hell, even relationship experts themselves will trip up on this stuff from time to time (guilty). We’re human, and we all make mistakes. The key is being able to recognize when you’re slipping into an unhealthy communication pattern, catching yourself, and course-correcting in the moment....

The following activities “help kids focus their energy, slow down their minds, and get their bodies to relax,” says Waldburger. For the best results, organize the evening with 20 minutes of family time (playing games or just hanging out), followed by bath time, then at least 20 minutes up to an hour of wind-down time. With any luck, your new bedtime rituals will have your child sleeping like, well, a baby....

Criticism, notes Illinois marriage and family therapist Kate Engler, is a consistent topic for the couples she counsels and that people rarely see middle ground when it comes to receiving criticism from their partners. “People either read everything as critical, even if it’s just feedback meant in a gentle way or people just absorb everything and stay in a constant shame spiral,” she says. As we all need to recognize, criticism is a crucial component of relationships....

“Rigid beliefs about what a boy is can be very detrimental to a child, as boys come in all shapes and sizes and a wide range of personalities, preferences, and natural leanings,” says Anahid Lisa Derbabian a Licensed Professional counsellor. “When a very specific template is presented to a boy as to what a boy or a man should look like, sound like, act like, enjoy doing, etc., then naturally the boy may often unconsciously try to emulate that, thereby ignoring their own natural tendencies,” she says....

The perks are many, including brute strength, but the biggest perk is more pragmatic, says Damien A. Joyner, an ACE-certified personal trainer in San Diego. “The only commute when you’re working out at home is getting out of bed and walking to the room where you want to exercise,” he says. Moreover, “you have access to your own amenities such as the music that you enjoy as well as a shower and bathroom steps away from your workout....

Ribsy (1964) By Beverly Cleary YA books about dogs tend to end in tragedy, with books like Where the Red Fern Grows and Old Yeller scarring generations of early readers. That’s not really how Beverly Cleary rolls, and Ribsy — part of her Henry Huggins series — takes the seemingly emaciated mutt on a grand adventure around town, through parks, and even onto a high school football field. Unlike most dog novels, this one has a happy ending....

Amidst all the blinking lights and fancy packaging, it’s easy to get side-tracked from the items that really matter. Toys have always been a gateway to children’s imaginations, passions, and joys. But, what are the signs a toy won’t last? Well, the best toy is an open one. When it comes to buying stuff for your kids, you want toys that inspire creativity, encourage exploration, and foster the development of crucial physical and social skills they need to be able to function in the world....

With more than 13,000 summer camps in the US, choosing camp programs for our kids can feel overwhelming. Once just for America’s wealthy, now there are camp experiences for just about every budget. Once just a multi-week outdoor experience, now there are a multitude of program types, varying in duration and for every age of child. So, how should we approach finding a camp for our kids? Here are some critical points to keep in mind as summer approaches....

Just as our muscles become fatigued from a hard workout or endurance run, our brain can also reach a point of fatigue, notes board-certified psychiatrist Margaret Seide, MD. Although what causes someone to hit this wall varies from person to person, common causes include “being in a lot of situations that require us to be responsible, to be present for others, or that bring up a lot of emotions,” explains psychotherapist Joseph Zagame, LCSW-R, clinical director of myTherapyNYC....