Fortunately, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and author of the parenting guide A Pint of Patience with a Dollop of Love, Dr. Rachna Buxani-Mirpuri has the expertise to walk new dads through emotional skills that can help them build healthy relationships with their partner and children. Admittedly, a list of emotional skills can appear daunting. But it shouldn’t be viewed as a checklist that needs to be completed. Instead, it’s a robust set of tools that can be used as a person figures out the whole dad thing and there are plenty to choose from, depending on the task at hand....

And yet, kids are almost certainly the real core demographic of the Avengers fanbase. So, are there Avengers jokes for kids? The answer is yes! Of course, those jokes are ridiculously corny. Here are 19 Marvel jokes for kids about the Avengers. The last two jokes we heard told by real kids, but the first 17 of these jokes are 100 percent original. These jokes are also totally guaranteed to make young Marvel fans laugh, and older Marvel fans groan....

This was a life-changing event that prompted some deep reflection. With my two kids now 27 and 29, time and COVID have evolved my outlook on what it means to remain connected as a family. Time is fleeting and our cherished family connection, with support, love, and wisdom from our parents and grandparents, can vanish in a heartbeat. The past year’s lockdown has revealed the incredible value of video communication; it keeps companies in business, schools in session, and keeping remote family members together....

“I’m a climber and Zak is a climber, so of course my kid is a climber,” says Rachael Farmer, Ellie’s mom. “I posted that first video on social media mainly for the grandparents and someone shared it to the right – or wrong depending on how you think of it – person. I almost deleted it after it had millions of millions of views.” The video landed Ellie a guest spot on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she climbed a studio-made wall for the crowd....

From almost the start of 2020, people have been faced with bleak prospects as illness, death, isolation and job losses became unwelcome parts of our reality. On Wednesday, many of us watched in horror and despair as insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol. Indeed, all through these times, both the dark and bright sides of human nature were evident as many people engaged in extraordinary compassion and courage when others were committing acts of violence, self-interest or greed....

What we know today as the Italian language can be traced back to the Florentine dialect that Dante wrote in. (No wonder it’s so beautiful.) That instinct for beauty extends all the way to Italian baby names. From classic Italian baby names for boys and girls like Alessandra and Francesco, to uniquely Italian names like Capri and Valentino, the Italians know how to make an entrance with their names. And now your kid can, too....

Vintage Star Wars junk is pretty rad, for the most part. But old-school lightsaber toys suck. They’re lightweight, cheap, and, considering they’re decades old at this point, at imminent risk of destruction in hands of a rambunctious Skywalker cosplayer. Thankfully, the steady stream of Star Wars content means there is a renaissance of the best lightsaber toys and props is happening right now. There’s never been a better time to buy a more elegant weapon for a more civilized age…and then lightsaber-fight with your kid until bedtime....

So how do you deal with it? First and foremost, you need to recognize the signs of gaslighting, key into some common phrases, and respond accordingly. Here are seven common gaslighting phrases, along with some expert-sourced methods on how to handle them. 1. “That’s not what happened” Gaslighters very much like to find ways to control the narrative and deny the truth of a situation. They will cling rigidly to their version of events and try whatever they can to convince you that you’re wrong, or at least that your memory is wrong....

If you’re keeping your beans on the counter, then you need something opaque to block the light. If you keep them inside a cabinet, then you can go for something more ornate. No matter what, you need something that’s tightly sealed. Keeping this in mind, here are seven coffee storage containers, all of which Arnold recommends to keep your beans safe and that first cup of coffee in the morning delicious....

Saucony Shadow Saucony offers dozens of colorways of this of classic 80s runner, now reimagined as a smart style-staple. What we love about the modern Shadow is the way Saucony is playing with color and materials to create truly unique variations of this timeless silhouette. Don’t be afraid to shop around. No two Shadows are alike. New Balance x J. Crew CT3000 J. Crew is cool again! We really mean that....

Human beings are social by nature, so our need to be part of a team goes back to the days of cuddling with that special neanderthal under a mammoth pelt, next to a roaring cave fire. That’s why, when our home team —our relationship — is struggling, we have trouble communicating, cooperating, and scoring. The problem, however, is that it’s easy to think you’re acting as a team when you’re actually not....

In the tradition of the classic “I Choo-Choo-Choose You,” these puns and cheesy jokes are family-friendly but a little flirty, meaning they can earn you a laugh from your kid and a wink (or an eye-roll) from your significant other. As important as it is for any corny love joke to be clever, a little chemistry is also an essential ingredient. These cute knock-knock jokes are guaranteed to give you the giggles and major googly eyes....

1. Outsource As Much As You Can Afford What Is it? “If you can afford to have your groceries delivered, do it. If you can afford a house cleaner, even if it’s just once a month, then do it,” says Jennifer Snyder, owner of Neat as a Pin Organizing and Cleaning. “There is no reason for us to feel as though we have to do everything ourselves.” Why it Works Well: Modern conveniences and shortcuts are frowned upon because there’s this untenable standard placed on moms and dads that if they don’t do everything on their own (cook, clean, chauffeur, shop) for their kids, then they’re not “good parents....

With demand strong and supply agonizingly low, buyers in many U.S. metros have gotten used to fierce bidding wars where it feels like you have to give up your right kidney to actually win. Are would-be homeowners destined to fall into a cycle of losing offers and feelings of dejection? Thankfully, no. Here are some expert tips to help you stay positive and gain the upper hand. 1. Adjust your expectations These are crazy times for the housing market, without a doubt....

Thankfully, everything has become easier. You can probably find a variety of styles, from IPAs to sours, at a store near you. And if you’re interested in home brewing, there are a ton of options that make it a less expensive, less demanding hobby with a much smaller margin for error, something that even busy parents can pursue. And if you’re more interested in drinking than brewing beer, a new category of devices designed to enhance the flavor, aroma, and texture of your beer is worth checking out....

Delaying Payment “I hate hearing, ‘Do you mind if we pay you next week?”‘ said Jessi, 20. The question may seem harmless. But for a lot of babysitters, this pay is absolutely necessary for rent, bills, transportation, food, insurance, or any basic necessity. By asking them if you can pay them next week you’re not only signaling that you don’t think that their pay is necessary, but also that you don’t realize that, for many, babysitting is a full-time job....

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick This moving, cinematic story of a thieving orphan who tends the clocks in a Paris train station and unlocks the mystery his deceased father leaves behind won the 2008 Caldecott Medal, but it sounds familiar to you because it inspired Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning 2011 film, Hugo. So you can introduce your kid to engineering and prestige filmmaking in one shot, without forcing them to sit through 3-plus hours of Jack Nicholson attempting a Boston accent....

In addition to teaching our kids empathy, cooperation, patience, and the like, we also want to engage their intellect. But that doesn’t mean giving them vocabulary quizzes at the dinner table — or relying exclusively on dumb jokes for laughs. Books, activities, and puzzles are all fun (emphasis on fun) ways to stimulate kids and engage them in problem-solving. But you don’t want to insult your kid’s intelligence by giving them puzzles that are too easy for them to figure out....

The six-chapter story is set on Isla Nublar, the dinosaur-plagued setting of the film. Players will listen to podcaster Janet Best’s dispatches and answer questions that will affect their experience. There will be an investigatory aspect to the game, as the goal is to find out what’s happening on the island where a long-dormant volcano is now rumbling. We’re guessing the story will involve some park programmer with a chip on his shoulder that wants to wreak havoc on the island....

Resistance Band Partner Workout #1 How to Do It This workout, created by Dan Gaz, wellness exercise specialist at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program in Rochester, MN., hits your entire body. Perform 8-12 repetitions, 2-3 sets per person for each exercise, alternating roles between sets. The Exercises Chest Press Hold the ends of the resistance band in each hand with the band behind you, held at the middle by your partner who is standing behind you....