Elsewhere in the episode, Josh Krisch tackles the topic of uncertainty on “Oh Hey, Science”. Picking a stance based on its merits sounds great on paper but is rarely that simple. So how can parents figure out how to teach their kids about something they’re uncertain about? Check back each Tuesday for a brand new episode of The Fatherly Podcast‘s new season,

Now, the Department of Justice under President Biden has requested an immediate block from the Supreme Court, per the Associated Press. Previously, a federal district court judge had halted the law, but the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals removed the block soon after, according to The New York Times. This new attempt could be decided rather quickly as well — the Times reports that Justice Alito has asked Texas to respond by Thursday to the request, and a potential decision could come within days....

Your Christmas gift list doesn’t have to be limited to charitable donations — some gifts will certainly be bought and wrapped up in a bow beneath the Christmas tree — but every donation helps, and charity gifts expand on the holiday’s spirit of generosity while also demonstrating how well we know the people on our Christmas list, by supporting the causes they care about most. These charities make gifts that go further than what’s under the tree....

So many podcasts out there are either too inappropriate for children or just not what they’d want to listen to. A 5-year-old tuning into Planet Money, for example, would cry in boredom. No one wants that. Luckily, just like there are Alexa Skills for kids, there are also tons of podcasts out there for them too. The best ones cover a wide range of topics and themes. From science and storytelling to music appreciation, there’s a podcast for anything your kids might be interested in....

The disconnect has been so profound that several major companies, including Kickstarter, Bolt, Unilever, and more, have tried the 4-day workweek in their own professional spheres. And whole countries (like Iceland) have tried the revolutionary work-life balance program themselves. Now, the 4-day-workweek is facing another big test. Per CNBC, 38 companies across the United States and Canada are trying their own 4-day workweek pilot program. 4 Day Week Global, a not-for-profit community that aims to support the implementation of 4-day-workweek pilot programs at companies and in governments worldwide, launched a six-month pilot program for the 4-day workweek in North America on Friday, April 1st....

To clarify: Kids are not actually playing with matches or knives. But they are testing their own skills in unfamiliar settings. “Risky play describes play experiences that challenge children’s skills, potentially even to the point of failure,” says Rebecca Parlakian, the director of programs at Zero to Three, a non-profit focused on early childhood development. “But we know that it’s through failing that children ultimately succeed, by trying again and again to master new skills....

Not a good idea: Teething necklaces and beads, because of the risk of choking, or plastic teething rings filled with liquid, which babies can bite through and then access the often bacteria-laden liquid inside. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.

But before you invest in a ball pit for kids, there are a few things you must keep in mind: Make sure your child can sit up on her own before using it. Unless you have tons of floor space, you’ll want a ball pit that folds up and keeps the balls contained. And you want balls you can clean. The reason for that shouldn’t need any further explanation. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts....

Below, 5 wildly successful people — a bull rider, a very NSFW comedian, Ronnie Lott’s kid, the founder of Dogfish Head Brewing, and the damn Secretary Of Education — talk about their dads’ words of wisdom, and how they owe much of their successes (and getting over plenty of failures) to the guys who made them. From everyone at Fatherly, happy Father’s Day to these guys, your dad, and you....

Interestingly, perhaps some of the best-known examples center on women’s wrestling, which has historically been devalued in wrestling proper. It’s no coincidence that GLOW, Fighting with My Family and the reality shows Total Divas and Total Bellas aired to coincide with the “women’s wrestling evolution” when women’s wrestling was taken more seriously. Now that ~women are equal~, there seems to be the perception that we no longer need women’s wrestling’s fictional counterparts, with GLOW being canceled last year and no renewals of the Total franchise as yet....

Then, four years ago, I watched a mom friend I knew from surfing cruise our Charleston elementary school basketball court on a fat-wheeled, fat-decked, 80’s-era-looking skateboard. But as Tara made zippy circles around the concrete, something didn’t compute. She wasn’t pushing, just turning sharply from side to side with both feet planted on the board. Her hips moved as if surfing an invisible wave. I was baffled—and intrigued. “What the heck is that?...

Carhartt Deluxe Dual Compartment Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag Is there anything better than a cooler wrapped in the famously tough Carhartt material? We think not. Besides looking good, the exterior fabric is incredibly durable and sheds stains simply. The insulated main compartment easily fits a few sandwiches or Tupperware containers, plus a beverage Inside the insulated lid another large zippered compartment offers more spots for food, plus a large zippered pouch on the front will let you pack some utensils....

Magnetic toys and blocks encourage open-ended play, and are just as suitable for kids playing alone as kids engaging in group play. Our favorites magnetic toys all have one thing in common: They encourage kids to explore without limits. Each has an option in which your child is challenged in ways he or she hasn’t been before. That challenge makes playtime and learning enjoyable. In the end you both win—and future report cards should prove it....

You can do better than a terrible T-shirt or flimsy scrapbook. These photo gifts for grandparents, including sleek prints, heirloom-worthy photobooks, and even a customizable puzzle (just stay with us here), are thoughtful, functional, and nice to look at. The grans deserve it. The Best Photo Gifts for GrandParents Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission....

Now, of course, there’s a big difference between a great tank top for men and a men’s tank top that makes you look a little dicey. Like a good t-shirt, tank top fit is important (it should be a bit loose and, length-wise, fall just below the swim trunk tie or belt buckle). So is understanding what looks good on you and how much shoulder and chest you want to show (there’s a fine line between comfort and cringe-inducing)....

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The cash, which operates as a no-strings-attached cash payment, like a basic income for moms and dads across the country, is a nearly universal benefit — paid out in full to families making no money up to families making $150,000, and petering out fully by the time families hit the $400,000 income threshold. Parents can expect to get several hundred bucks in their bank account, directly deposited, today. Parents with kids age zero to six can expect a fat $300 bonus in their bank accounts, while parents with kids age 6 to up to 18 can expect a cash payment of up to $250....

RELATED: The Best Baby Food Delivery Subscription Companies Gardner didn’t start making her own baby food because she was specifically interested in having a holistically healthy lifestyle. She doesn’t have a yoga and Grape Nuts vibe. She wanted to save money. That was the point. Now, she’s much more focused on the health benefits of organics. There is, as they says, no zealot like a convert. And Gardner is an interesting evangelist for homemade baby food precisely because she’s genuinely enthusiastic about both its potential positive effects and the actual thing itself; she genuinely thinks that it can be good and prioritizes taste, which is somewhat unusual....

At 9 months, parents are looking for the marquee developmental milestones, like crawling, saying first words, eating new solid foods, and cruising. But at this point, your baby may not hit important milestones at the same rate or in the same order as other children. As a guide, the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics overhauled the pediatric milestone checklist in February 2022. This process included adding developmental milestones for 15-month-olds and 30-month-olds, and revamping other milestone charts to reflect things most children (75% or more) can do by a certain age....

The data, as reported by The New York Times, followed infection and hospitalization rates of almost 855,000 fully vaccinated kids between 12 and 17, and about 365,000 kids between 5 and 11 from December 13th of last year to January 31st of 2022, notably amid the massive Omicron surge. It found that in that time period, the vaccine’s efficacy plummeted in both age groups but most precipitously in younger kids....