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Robot Turtles Coding games are killing it on Kickstarter right now, and this game out-raised all of them. That tells you everything you need to know about how much people value teaching kids programming. Or how much they like turtles. Either way, the game teaches children as young as 4 the fundamentals of coding using cards, the third-most analog toy ever — just behind the stick and the ball. Buy Now $19 Ages: 4-15...

Prodding certainly has its purpose and time. It can be good for laughs and for getting someone to take a hard look at their point of view. But those who regularly find themselves in the role of antagonist are likely to gain a bad reputation among their friends and family. Gone unchecked it can be a deeply unhealthy and isolating behavior that’s destructive to relationships. So, it’s important to keep yourself in check....

Finding the right babysitter introduces a new kind of magic to your life (they’re like unicorns that way). Having some alone time is very necessary, both as an individual and a couple, and unless you’re one of the lucky few who can freeload off the in-laws, a babysitter is an absolute must. Tons of babysitter apps and nanny websites tout exceptional services, but a few stand out. Each one of the following babysitting sites makes finding, scheduling, paying, and communicating with potential caregivers easier than it’s ever been....

RELATED: The 23 Best Podcasts For Kids That Adults Will Like Too Best Parenting Podcast If You’re Still Interested In Sex The Longest Shortest Time Frequency: Every other WednesdayDuration: Under 30 minutes Produced by New York City NPR affiliate WNYC, this parenting podcast occasionally reels in nationally known guests like sex columnist Dan Savage. The regular programming is a mix of practical topics (parental anxiety, book recommendations), wild first-person parenting stories, and sex after babies — there’s a lot about sex after babies....

Here, Samalin offers seven signs of an undisciplined child and her go-to positive discipline techniques for encouraging kids to listen and cooperate. They’re concrete (and effective) alternatives to threatening, bribing, yelling, punishing, commanding, attacking, name-calling, pleading, arguing, or criticizing — so everybody wins. Problem #1: Your child has a sense of entitlement. Solution: Use verbal cues to show your child that this isn’t about them, or you, or anyone for that matter....

“When someone demonstrates a pattern of condescension, it’s showing a need for power, to keep people feeling small so they feel bigger,” says Joni Siani, a communications and media professor at Manhattanville College. “It stems from that person’s insecurity.” That insecurity breeds condescension is not surprising. But, while it’s easy to sense when someone is being condescending, it’s much harder to sense when we’re doing it ourselves. Whether we realize it or not, we’re all guilty of acting superior from time to time....

“Anger can give you a rush of energy and emotions,” says Kimberly Perlin, a licensed clinical social worker. “The problem is that when angry we do not have full access to the part of our brain that problem solves and foresees consequences. Essentially we act out with the least resources to resolve the conflict.” This is one of many reasons it’s so crucial to understand and find productive ways of managing your anger....

Frankly, there isn’t one. The catch is your comfort level. The new CDC guidelines, like the vaccine, aren’t designed to completely eliminate your risk of catching, spreading, or getting sick with COVID-19. You will never be at zero risk until COVID-19 is eradicated… which probably won’t happen, ever. We all have to get comfortable with balancing acceptable risks and precautions. And according to the CDC guidelines, seeing vaccinated grandparents makes the cut....

The study, published in BMC Medicine, has found that a small amount of daily alcohol could lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina (a type of chest pain), or early death in people who have already suffered such an event. The data is surprising given a January study that found that even a small amount of alcohol daily could harm your heart – but as this is specifically about those who already suffer from heart problems, it’s an important distinction....

In a tweet, the girl’s mother, Kristin Livdahl, explained what happened. “We were doing some physical challenges, like laying down and rolling over holding a shoe on your foot, from a [physical education] teacher on YouTube earlier. Bad weather outside. She just wanted another one.” When the 10-year-old asked Alexa for a “challenge,” it’s safe to say she didn’t get what she expected. “Plug in a phone charger about halfway into a wall outlet, then touch a penny to the exposed prongs,” Alexa responded to the query....

What Is Amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is essentially an amniotic fluid test that’s taken by inserting a long needle into a pregnant woman’s womb. It sounds primitive, outdated, and harsh, but it’s still traditionally thought of as the gold standard for prenatal genetic diagnostic testing. “The baby is essentially taking a bath in their amniotic fluid,” says Erin O’Toole, a prenatal genetic counselor. “Just like how we shed our skin cells into our bathwater, the baby does the same thing in its amniotic fluid....

The kid’s name is Gene and the Food Network show’s name is Amy Schumer Learns to Cook. On the show, Schumer learns to cook while quarantined with her husband in roomy home outside of New York City. The whole thing feels half baked, but in a good way — like brownies made right or a family affair. “We earnestly are trying to make a great show,” says Schumer. “But it winds up being really funny....

Now, on to the list! Alligator When the alligator gets riled up, it has a pretty scary roar. Bee The bee’s buzzing sound is so unique! Playing this video might cause your family to think a bee got into the house. Cheetah You would think that a cheetah would roar, but it actually sort of sounds like your house cat when it spots a bird. Cheetahs chirp instead. Dolphin Dolphins are incredibly intelligent and great at vocalizing....

AOC’s words come the day after Yoho attempted a flimsy apology, where he did not mention her name and denied that he directed vulgar insults towards her. In his speech, he said, “Having been married for 45 years with two daughters, I’m very cognizant of my language. The offensive name-calling, words attributed to me by the press, were never spoken to my colleagues, and if they were construed that way, I apologize for their misunderstanding....

How can that be? Because human lives are based on relationships. And current research suggests that the attachments formed in the first two years of life have a profound effect on how we behave in a diverse range of human relationships, from love, to work, to politics. Lovenheim has built his case on the importance of parental attachment through years of research and conversations with developmental scientists. We spoke to Lovenheim about what parental attachment looks like and how it changes the way we interact with the world....

The Beefer is powered by infrared heat from top-mounted ceramic burners. While a typical grill usually reaches a temperature of somewhere around 500 degrees, the Beefer gets right to 1,5oo degrees in minutes. At the highest setting, your dinner with be done in under two minutes. Heat matters. Restaurant-quality meat is cooked hot so that the steak caramelizes, holding in heat and giving you a crispy crush and luscious interior....

But beyond that, you need solid beach chairs and beach umbrellas. See more: Best Beach Tents You want chairs that are lightweight, kid-friendly, and easy to tote around. As for umbrellas, find ones that are simple to set up, and that stay anchored in the sand because you don’t want it blown away if things get windy. Added bonus is if it’s roomy enough for the whole family. Here are the best beach chair and beach umbrella options....

“I mean, it smells nice, but …. It’s a good natural product. But like any product, it’s not for every person,” says board certified dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldenberg, of Goldenberg Dermatology in New York City. That being said, if you’ve done a patch test and love the results, coconut oil can be something of a very affordable skin care go-to. “Coconut oil is a great moisturizer. Being a fatty acid, it can help with dry skin, eczema or psoriasis....

Trees Knees Coffee Maple Syrup Considering how much dad loved last year’s bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup on Father’s Day, why not go back to the well, or the maple tree, again this year? Bushwick Kitchen’s Trees Knees is fresh New York maple syrup infused with Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Blend. Expect notes of “dark chocolate, cherry, toffee, and fudge.” Also, the best Saturday morning pancakes ever....