The Litter Robot 3 Is The Best Self Cleaning Litter Box

The Litter-Robot is a dome-shaped vessel that sort of looks like the back of a cement truck, were it re-imagined by Ridley Scott. It measures about 25-inches across, 30 inches high, and 27-inches deep. It has a step that’s seven inches off the ground and an entry way that’s about 10 inches wide so nearly every cat can enter it with ease. Its power comes from a 15-volt DC plug so it can work its magic....

November 21, 2022 · 3 min · 559 words · Patty Bitting

The Long Weird And Irish Ish History Of Trick Or Treating

As a scholar of myth and religion in popular culture, I look at Halloween with particular interest – especially the ways in which today’s Halloween tradition came to evolve. Pre-Christian Tradition Many practices associated with Halloween have origins in the pre-Christian, or pagan, religion of the Celts, the original inhabitants of the British Isles, as well as parts of France and Spain. The Celts held a feast called Samhain – a celebration of the harvest, the end of summer and the turn of the year....

November 21, 2022 · 5 min · 1018 words · Rhonda Henry

The Longest Lunar Eclipse Of The Century Is Tonight How To See It

Though the eclipse is not total — we won’t be getting another one of those until 2024 — it will be very close to one. In a near-total lunar eclipse, like the one happening on November 19, 2021, the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon but the three don’t end up forming a completely straight line in space, which is what causes the Earth’s shadow to cover the moon....

November 21, 2022 · 2 min · 410 words · Carlos Keller

The Maternal Mortality Rate Shows The Flaws Of Our Health Care System

The study revealed that in 2018, there were 17.4 maternal deaths for every 100,000 births, which equals 658 women. This puts the United States at worst when compared with 10 countries with similar levels of wealth and on par with some third world countries. While this data is alarming in and of itself, perhaps the most alarming data shows itself in the disparity of who dies and who lives when giving birth....

November 21, 2022 · 14 min · 2916 words · Rex Goodell

The Move Like An Animal Game Will Entertain Kids Anytime Anywhere

The game can be played with any number of kids (from a single toddler to an entire birthday party), takes no time to organize, and, in addition to encouraging physical activity, is also helpful in developing listening skills and getting kids to follow directions. Even better, you can put a fun Eric Carle twist on every turn that the kids will love: “Brown bear, brown bear, what do you do…” Prep Time: Zero, after the initial 10-15 minute setup Entertainment Time: 15-20 minutesEnergy Expended by Child: A lot What You Need:...

November 21, 2022 · 4 min · 812 words · Jessica Whitaker

The New York Times Glenn Thrush Takes The Fatherly Questionnaire

What is your name? Glenn Thrush. Occupation: White House correspondent for The New York Times. Age: 50. How old are your child/children? I have two 14-year-old boys. What are their names? Nathaniel and Charles. Are they named after anyone in particular? Nathaniel’s middle name is Grayson which is a family name on my wife’s side. But Charles is named after my deceased mother Carol, in the Jewish fashion after someone who died....

November 21, 2022 · 4 min · 773 words · Bill Martinez

The Strange Reason Tummy Time Was Invented For Babies

There’s a good reason for that. Before 1994, tummy time did not exist. READ MORE: The Fatherly Guide to SIDS Until the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) started recommending that babies sleep on their backs to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, nobody spoke about tummy time. The recommendation for back-sleeping saved countless lives, but at a developmental cost — infants who would have learned to crawl in their cribs were put on their backs at a time when rolling over, pushing up, and crawling muscles were ripe to develop....

November 21, 2022 · 4 min · 753 words · Allison Perron

The Top Choking Hazards Toddlers Eat According The Pediatricians

“Children in this age group are prone to putting objects in their mouths, enticed by the various colors, shapes, and sizes of the items investigated in this study,” study authors wrote, adding toddlers between the ages of one and two represent a majority of these cases at 61.9 percent. They also found that the number of incidences have increased 92 percent over the past two decades overall — about a 4 percent increase annually....

November 21, 2022 · 3 min · 499 words · Linda Hamilton

The Ultimate At Home Workout For Beginners In 7 Exercise Moves

That doesn’t mean it’s time to jump into your most hardcore CrossFit workouts, which are a good way to get injured or burn you out. This is why the majority of people fail to stick with it after the first three weeks, according to research by activity tracking company Strava. Moreover, as you get older, your body takes longer to adapt to increases in physical activity. You’ve got to ease your way into things or you risk pulling a muscle and winding up back on the very couch you’ve been trying to extricate yourself from....

November 21, 2022 · 6 min · 1205 words · Jenna Brewer

The Veer Cruiser Is A Stroller Wagon Hybrid For The Long Haul

Consider the Veer Cruiser the buff child of a stroller and a utility wagon. It’s 37-inches long, 25-inches wide, and 23-inches tall and weighs 32.5 pounds. It has soft-sided walls, burly, airless pneumatic tires, and a frame made from an airplane-quality aluminum. There’s a footbrake as well as a large, locking handle that acts as your steering wheel (you can both push and pull with it) and telescopes, as all good handles are want to do....

November 21, 2022 · 3 min · 634 words · Darren Brinda

The Volvo Xc60 Review A Midsize Suv That S All About The Details

Consider the doors. When you’re stepping out of the Volvo XC60 you’ll naturally pull a lever to release the door latch. Note that that lever is sculptural, curved perfectly to let two fingers catch it and pull it easily toward you. It’s also chunky, clearly made of actual metal, not a micro-thin veneer of something that’s somehow plasticized aluminum. There’s also a sturdy, rocklike heft to the shape. In other words?...

November 21, 2022 · 4 min · 647 words · Kathy Brothers

These 20 Ev Models Will Qualify For 7 500 Tax Credit Through 2022

The legislation will do a great deal for American consumers. It includes major tax credits for green-powered home improvement projects such as installing heat pumps, solar panels, and induction ranges. It also expands upon, and changes, already-existing electric vehicle (EV) federal tax credits that made EVs cheaper for people by giving them money back at tax time for the purchase. That tax credit system will be reformed — for better, but with a catch....

November 21, 2022 · 4 min · 751 words · Steven Trejo

These New Allbirds Tree Dashers Sneakers Are Comfortable Af

Now, the brand has entered the running footwear space with new Allbirds Tree Dashers. They look like their older siblings, but have some distinct differences that make them truly performance-driven. The Tree Dashers give your feet solid support and stability thanks to the brand’s foam midsole, which is made from sugarcane, while the castor bean (seriously) sock liner provides extra cushioning, and is removable and washable. The knit upper is made from very breathable eucalyptus fibers and wool....

November 21, 2022 · 2 min · 231 words · Felix Easley

These Photos Of Parents Before And After Kids Are Hilarious

As they contend with that real world mess, parents face a metaphysical one as well. Their lives and identities have radically changed. They perceive themselves differently. This isn’t shocking, but it’s often confusing and rarely pretty. The instagram account Got Toddlered documents the mess in hilarious fashion. The account posts split-screen photos of parents before and after kids. The “before” photos show sophisticated, urbane seekers of fun and enjoyers of solitude....

November 21, 2022 · 5 min · 1036 words · Nathaniel Ullmann

These Stuffed Animals Are Built To Soothe Your Crying Baby Back To Sleep

Inspired by Dr. Harvey Karp’s ‘5s’ and invented by two Polish sisters/moms from Warsaw, the Whisbear is popular in Europe (count Princess Kate as a fan) but has only just arrived in the U.S. In fact, it made its debut at last week’s JPMA Baby Expo in Washington, DC. Similar to Dr. Karp’s SNOO bassinet (but without the vibration, and much, much less expensive), the Whisbear fires up at a baby’s first cry and stays on for 40 minutes, gradually increasing or decreasing the volume as needed, before switching to standby mode....

November 21, 2022 · 2 min · 316 words · Pedro Jameson

This Grill Is The Most Fun You Can Have Burning Wood Even In The Cold

I used the Nuke’s Puma for a few weeks this summer and found it to be a very hands-on way to cook. From building the fire to controlling the heat, it makes grilling a unique experience. The distinguishing feature of this Argentinean-style grill (parrilla) is the wheel that you turn to raise or lower the grate over the coals using cables. You can drop it down to about 4 inches above the heat to sear burgers or raise it to about 20 inches to accommodate a taller fire or act as a warming shelf....

November 21, 2022 · 4 min · 838 words · Kim Richards

This Is How Much It Costs To Have An Affair

“It’s very expensive,” says Dr. Ramani Durvasala, a Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist who has worked with many spouses on both sides of an affair. “Some people get an additional cell phone; a whole additional cell phone plan or a burner [phone] or something like that; they may travel; they may get hotel rooms; they may purchase gifts for this new person.” Those costs add up. According to one study, expenses associated with an extramarital affair are typical, and can run nearly $450 a month, or $2,700 for a six-month dalliance....

November 21, 2022 · 5 min · 999 words · John Aube

This Is What It S Like Having A Kid With Severe Nut Allergies

What’s it like to have a child go through Stanford’s food allergy trial? My two oldest children went through the Stanford food allergy clinical research trials. They both were enrolled in oral immunotherapy (OIT) trials for severe nut allergies. My oldest daughter was actually the first patient enrolled in a multi-allergen study in the world. She was originally enrolled in the peanut study, but when the allergist and immunologist leading the study — Dr....

November 21, 2022 · 4 min · 705 words · Sue Ramos

This Is What Transgender Teens Need From Their Parents Fatherly

Like many parents, Jessie struggled with the revelation. “For the first six months, I think I was in a stage of confusion,” Jessie says. “My first question was, what does that mean? Does that mean you’re feeling like a girl and are emotionally thinking about it that way? Do you want to go through a physical thing?” Although Jessie always made it clear that she loved her daughter, they often fought after Rose came out....

November 21, 2022 · 5 min · 905 words · Danny Fernandez

This Is Why You Really Don T Want Omicron Right Now

Reason #1: Omicron Is Still a Deadly Virus If you’ve gotten your COVID vaccines and a booster, you’re giving your body the best chance to prevent a severe infection. But the vaccines aren’t 100% effective. You can still get COVID and spread the virus to others. The more the coronavirus spreads from person to person, the more chances it has to mutate into a more infectious or deadlier variant. If the virus continues to thrive, Omicron — with more than double the number of mutations than Delta — could be just the beginning....

November 21, 2022 · 6 min · 1130 words · Barry Jackson