Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
dimanche 20 mai 2018
The 13 Best AR Apps and Games You Need to Download Right Now
Augmented reality – or AR, as it's more commonly known – is one of those things that lots of people talk about, but very few actually understand. Aside from being the phrase that was (loosely) used to denote the real-life component of Pokémon Go, or used to describe the 3D bitmoji that now live in Snapchat, it's the underlying technology that allows you to mash up real life and the imaginary by simply pointing your phone's camera lens at the world around you. And with the release of Apple's iOS 11, the ability to use it comes standard on every Apple device – and it's high time we all start using the rad new technology we've got at our fingertips more often.
To help you out a bit, we've tested a whole lot of the app offerings in the App Store in to come up with the very best in AR apps and games that are available to download right now. Ahead, click through 13 of these delightfully future-forward apps – all of which will help you get cracking on being the first of your friends to master the latest in ubercool tech.
This Heartbreaking Theory Might Explain Why Snape Was Mean to Neville Longbottom
It's no secret that Severus Snape picks on Neville Longbottom a lot. However, while some fans of the series might've dismissed it due to Snape's overall sour attitude, one fan theory suggests a darker and sadder reason for why Snape acted the way he did.
The theory starts with the prophecy made by Professor Trelawney, which was revealed in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The prophecy boils down to either Neville or Harry being the chosen one to "vanquish the Dark Lord." Voldemort chose the Potters, killing Lily, the one person Snape loved. The theory, posted by Reddit user OrgasmicSarcasmic, suggests that Snape treats Neville so poorly because he's a reminder that Alice Longbottom is alive (though tortured into insanity) while Lily isn't. You can read it ahead.
I just realized this about Snape and Neville from harrypotter
A thread on Quora suggests something similar. Quora user Sahil Juneja believes that Neville represents Snape's "living embodiment of guilt" and everything he did to unintentionally cause the death of Lily.
Pretty sad, right? Oh, Snape, your love of Lily was so much bigger than any of us knew.
Robert De Niro Made the Perfect Robert Mueller in a Silent SNL Appearance
"I couldn't think of three people I'd rather be here with tonight…" #SNLFinale pic.twitter.com/bEWl2D14BS
- Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) May 20, 2018
Robert De Niro is famous for not needing words to intimidate people, and he lent this special gift to Saturday Night Live in a brief appearance as Russia probe special counsel Robert Mueller on May 19. The sketch also starred Alec Baldwin in another appearance as President Donald Trump, holding a meeting with sons Don Jr. and Eric, Rudy Giuliani (Kate McKinnon), and Michael Cohen (Ben Stiller) inside a New Jersey diner - a deliberate nod to the ambiguous The Sopranos series finale.
De Niro's quick Mueller cameo was entirely silent, and featured a hand gesture which will look familiar to any Meet the Parents fan: a wordless "I'm watching you." Sometimes, you don't need to say a thing to send your message - just a stern look and the power of a massive government investigation behind you.
Watch the sketch above, then read Alec Baldwin's take on his recurring role spoofing the president.
We're Not Even Sure If Adults Could Solve This Kids' Puzzle
Every now and then, we come across a puzzle that's meant for children but is still incredibly difficult. This new puzzle, from Highlights Magazine, is one that we think is harder than any hard math problem.
The puzzle, created to promote 44 Pages, a documentary about Highlights Magazine, was posted to Facebook on March 6. It looks like a fun illustration, until you realize you need to find 14 hidden objects in it. Try it for yourself below.
We're celebrating the premiere of 44 Pages, a documentary following the creation of our 70th anniversary magazine, today...
Posted by Highlights for Children on Monday, March 6, 2017
Did you find them all? We couldn't, and we're starting to wonder if we need to check our eyesight.
Get Your Geek, We Mean Freak, On With These Geeked-Out Sex Toys
Everyone deserves to have the best sexual experience possible, be it alone or with a partner. And what's better than being able to combine sex with your inner geek? Um, nothing. We got you,
Whether you are a huge Star Wars fan, totally get turned on by the Power Rangers, have a little Guardians of the Galaxy fetish (um, hello, I see you Chris Pratt, and I'm single - call me!), or are just looking for something different and exiting to incorporate in your sex life, we have just the thing for you.
Check out some of the sex toys that help bring your inner geek to the surface in the bedroom.
Staring at Screens All Day Is Damaging Your Eyes - Here's How to Protect Them
In the words of Madonna, "I'm a digital girl in a digital world." Digital devices have allowed us to connect with people all over the world, but there are a few downsides to consider, like digital eye strain. If you've ever suffered from discomfort after using a digital device for longer than two hours, chances are you're experiencing digital eye strain. The Vision Council found that more than 83 percent of Americans report using digital devices for more than two hours a day, with more than half of the same group using two devices simultaneously and experiencing digital eye strain. If completely disconnecting is not an option, here are some tips to consider to protect your eyes from strain.
Remember to Blink
"When you look at a screen you're so involved that you forget to blink. The blink rate goes from 15 times a minute to five or seven times per minute," said ophthalmologist Dr. Matthew Gardiner. Blinking helps keep the front of your eye surface moist.
Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
The 20-20-20 rule is easy to implement daily. Take a 20-second break from your screen every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away.
Adjust Your Workspace
The Vision Council recommends positioning yourself at arm's distance away from your computer monitor. Another tip is to lower your monitor. You want the center of the monitor to be about four to eight inches below eye level and around 20 to 28 inches from the eyes. Position your monitor to avoid glare from overhead light and windows.
Increase the Text Size
Another quick fix is to increase the text size on your devices, as this will help define the content on the screen.
Reduce Glare
Using softer lighting on your devices and matte filters will reduce the glare on tablets, phones, and computers.
Check Your Prescription
Discomfort could be caused by not having the right prescription for your glasses! Be sure to get a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years.
We're Rooting For the Author of a Brutally Honest Yelp Review, and the Reason Will Surprise You
Matthew Goodyear admits he's not one for posting Yelp reviews each and every time he eats out, but after a morning of serious self-reflection, he knew it was time for his first post. After the 27-year-old finally realized that he was losing an ongoing battle with alcohol, he decided to open up about his struggle in a brutally honest Yelp review of a little place called Pignone's Café.
"I realized that Oct. 23, 2017 was Day 1 of my sobriety. I am an alcoholic and an addict, and I finally accepted those two things while I was sitting at the corner table of this café at 6 a.m. hungover with a five-hour car ride ahead of me. Step 1 of the 12 Step Program is acceptance. It was in this place that I finally accepted what I am. I can finally move on with my life and deal with my issues. I will be OK. Eventually," he wrote.
Those who struggle with alcoholism know just how vicious of a cycle it can be. You drink to blow off steam or simply to forget the embarrassing things you did or said the last time you were drunk - and that's when it really gets messy. Goodyear explained just how bad it can get: "I hit rock bottom for the first time in NYC in October 2013. Then I hit a new low, my current rock bottom, last October. It was scary. Still is, actually. Massive panic attack. Couldn't sleep for four straight days. It was brutal. That made me turn to drinking even [more.] That's not the solution to anyone's problems. Certainly not any of mine."
He also reminded readers that alcoholism and addiction affect way more lives than just the person drinking:
[October is my mom's] favorite month for many reasons. Least of which is probably the fact she was born then. Anyway, her new favorite reason to love October can be because it is when I finally stopped drinking. She has wanted me to stop for a long time. Longer than anyone else. Forever, really. She didn't want me to start. It runs in the family, on both sides, with both of my parents, unfortunately. Neither of them are, but it's a slippery slope. I slipped immediately. Sophomore year of high school. I liked it way too much, right away. Being a beer pong beast didn't help, but it always turned me into an animal. That's not how I will act moving forward. That is a very good thing.
Other than detailing the challenges many people are too afraid to admit they deal with each and every day, Goodyear had some practical advice for anyone who plans to visit Pignone's Café: "The people are nice, and most importantly, the food is great . . . Two thumbs up, five stars, whatever. Go to this place. Support their business. They take plastic, and there is a Bank of America right next to it. I went to the ATM so I could leave a 100 percent tip on my meal. I am not bragging. I am also not rich. Not even close. But they deserved it. Perfection."
Talk about an honest review.
Move Over, Nashville - 18 Reasons to Check Out Chattanooga Instead
Move over, Nashville - there's a new kid in town . . . Chattanooga, TN . . . and it's ready to charm the sh*t out of you. Chattanooga is a delight-inducing destination for the Spring and Summer. A small, Southern-charm-packed city, Chatty is filled to the brim with so much delicious food (and drink), you won't know what to do with yourself. MoonPies and Lil Debbie were created here, so you know it's doing something right. A pretty pedestrian walking bridge, homemade doughnuts, and street art galore, oh my! 'Nooga, as lovingly referred to by the locals, remains a bit of a hidden gem, but not for long. It's been overshadowed by its talented brother city, Nashville, but is currently bursting onto the popular-city-destination scene with gusto. With a perfectly placed riverfront setting and the fact that it's pedestrian-, foodie-, and cocktail-loving-friendly, Chatty is also an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Good thing, too, as you'll need somewhere to work off all those enticing Chattanooga culinary treats. Stay, drink, explore, eat, and . . . did I mention eat? You may have to roll yourself onto the plane afterwards, but it'll be well worth it.
Move Over, Tinder - Facebook Is Getting Into the Dating Game
If you're one of the many single people among the 2.2 billion Facebook users around the world, get excited: Facebook is officially getting into the dating game. And better still, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a roaring crowd at the F8 developer conference on May 1 that the new feature will be "focused on long-term relationships, not just hookups." Yes, please, and thank you, Facebook!
In truth, the move marks a strong strategic pivot on Facebook's part, cementing its commitment to building more of an on-platform community. As Zuckerberg pointed out in his remarks, one in three relationships begin online and a staggering 200 million of the platform's users are currently listed as single. There's also never been a better time for Facebook to move into online dating, as the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal has forced several key competitors in the space - including Bumble, Hinge, and Tinder - to move away from their heavy reliance on leveraging Facebook data to connect users with people in similar social circles or with similar interests. Don't just take my word for it, though - just take a look at the impact the news had on legacy dating site Match's stock price mere moments after it was announced on Facebook's F8 live stream:
Match shares fall as much as 10% after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces new dating feature for the site https://t.co/xWywlCPlDK pic.twitter.com/oAKn80xpEZ
- Bloomberg Technology (@technology) May 1, 2018
The feature won't be rolling out until later this year, but POPSUGAR has learned a couple key things about what the new Facebook dating venture will encompass. First, you never have to spend a single second worrying about who can see your dating profile - it's completely separate from your News Feed, and you'll never see your friends on the platform (and they won't see you). Second, you'll be able to unlock events or groups to connect with people who you may have encountered in real life; think the old Missed Connections on Craigslist, only a hell of a lot more real. Finally, expect a brand-new inbox to appear in relation to all things dating, one that's strictly text only - so again, kiss those unwanted photo intros goodbye and prepare for something a lot more substantive when it comes to meeting your match.
So, now all we have to do is wait for the Facebook gods to begin their rollout - but you can bet we'll be eagerly awaiting the launch and will make sure you're the first to hear when Facebook Dating finally goes live.
You Know You're One of These Types of Texters
Whether you want to own up to it or not, we are all a certain kind of texter. Some of us use an absurd amount of emoji, and others are fans of ending every single. Sentence. With. A. Period. We thought it was about time we defined these types of texting and discuss some of their virtues and cons. Take a look ahead and see who you identify as!
This Old Trump Tweet Is Coming Back to Haunt Him - Because, Well, Just Read It
It's no secret that President Donald Trump isn't the best at keeping officials in his administration around for very long. Though it feels like he's been in the Oval Office for centuries, it's only been a little more than a year - and in that time more than 30 of his staff members have either resigned or been fired from their posts. Notable departures include Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary, James Comey, former FBI Director, and Steve Bannon, former White House Chief Stategist - just to jog your memory, since these departures seem to happen so often that they all blend together.
Trump's most recent staff switch up came when he announced on March 13 that he had fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. As soon he shared the news - on Twitter, naturally - many were quick to call out his alarmingly high turnover rate, and some even resurrected an old tweet from the president in which he slammed Barack Obama for the amount of staff change-ups he made during his time in office. Way back in January 2012, just one day after Obama announced that his second Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, would be stepping down, Trump tweeted, "3 Chief of Staffs in less than 3 years of being President: Part of the reason why @BarackObama can't manage to pass his agenda."
3 Chief of Staffs in less than 3 years of being President: Part of the reason why @BarackObama can't manage to pass his agenda.
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 10, 2012
Little did he know that six years later he'd wind up in the White House, already on his second Chief of Staff before even reaching his two-year mark, with his third COS, John Kelly, possibly on his way out soon.
We've said it before and we'll likely say it again: for almost all of Trump's controversial statements or decisions, there's always a corresponding tweet from his past that totally contradicts it. And everyone on social media isn't about to let him off the hook for it . . .
Damn do these tweets age well. 5th communication director just resigned and over a third of your original administration isn't even there. Only the best people!
- Kung Fu Colton (@ColtonTV) March 4, 2018
Trump's tweets age finer than wine.
- Rachel Linonis (@rachellinonis) March 14, 2018
And how many have you had? Oh that's right, 2, and you're only in your first year.
- Ian (@IanKC) March 1, 2018
I've lost count of the number of Chiefs of Staff (Note correction: "Chiefs") and communications directors and other personnel you've churned in the past 13 months.
You burn them faster than jet fuel in AF1.- Alan Neff (@AlanNeff) February 28, 2018
These Are the 9 Texts Harry Potter Would Totally Send Late at Night
We've all sent that late-night text we dread in the morning. Don't deny it. Instead, take comfort knowing your favorite literary character, Harry Potter, has the same affliction. A series of photos posted by Imgur user seagul999 show what happens when Harry's had a few too many butterbeers and starts typing. When you're done reading, check out Harry Potter as told through texts.
20 Utterly Shocking Photos of the Devastating Volcanic Eruption in Hawaii
Update: On May 17, a new eruption occurred at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on the Big Island. The eruption caused a volcanic ash cloud to fill the air, reaching 30,000 feet above sea level, which is higher than Mount Everest, ABC News reports. The US Geological Survey is providing real-time updates and notes that "additional explosions are possible at any time."
Original story: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano first erupted on May 1 after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Big Island, and a staggering 15 days later, it continues to spew lava. The damage to the Leilani Estates neighborhood is ongoing, and as of the morning of May 7, 35 structures (including at least 26 homes) have been destroyed, according to CNN. Residents first spotted cracks forming in some roads on May 2, and by May 4, the volcano's cracks began to release steam, ultimately bursting with lava after the giant earthquake hit. The county ordered more than 1,500 residents to evacuate.
"We have heard from people around the world concerned about Hawaii's welfare and want to reassure everyone that this is limited to a remote region on the slopes of Kilauea volcano," Hawaii Governor David Ige said in a statement. "Everywhere else in the Hawaiian Islands is not affected." But scientists predict there could be more eruptions and earthquakes, "perhaps for months to come," so the effects are far from over. The massive earthquake is the biggest one to hit Big Island since 1975, and Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes.
Leilani Estates residents are flocking to American Red Cross shelters and finding safe ground as lava flows and smoke billows through their neighborhood. Meanwhile, some individuals seem to be entirely unbothered by the eruption. On May 15, photographers captured some pretty determined golfers and a handful of laid-back families. Take a look at 24 images from the natural disaster that show just how surreal it is.
16 Unique and Cool Negative-Space Tattoo Ideas
Coming up with a unique and personal tattoo idea isn't easy. You want to pick something that's meaningful but that no one else will have either. That's why we're bringing you an idea you might not have thought of: negative-space tattoos. It's a tattoo concept that uses your skin to make shapes or other images - and is something you might need to see to understand. Check out some examples ahead, and don't be afraid to combine this concept with something you love, like Harry Potter.
How to Know You've Truly Found Your Soulmate - and Should Hold on Tight
When it comes to connecting with someone and finding your perfect soulmate, it seems like a dream come true. The concept of having that special person who's your counterpart would make this whole dating "thing" a whole lot easier. Yet it can be tough to determine whether the idea of a soulmate is factual or not. Is there a way to really know you've met "the one," and what might happen if you let him or her go? Luckily, we've got a few answers for you.
Do Soulmates Really Exist?
In a way, they do. You've just got to believe in the magical. "A soulmate is someone you connect with in a way that is deeper than you thought possible. You connect with him [or her] in a way that is romantic, but also strongly emotional. And this connection is far deeper than any connection you've had with anyone else," David Bennett, a relationship counselor and owner of Double Trust Dating and Relationships, told POPSUGAR.
How to Know You've Found Yours
"A soulmate treats you with kindness and generosity and brings out the best in you (and you in him or her). A soulmate is more than just a person who shares a certain percentage of things in common with you. In fact, a soulmate may not even have a lot in common with you, but you nonetheless are right for each other," he said.
It's an unspoken, unexplainable bond that holds the two of you together where you're happy and the best versions of yourselves. You know that it just feels right to be together.
What's more, a soulmate's love is unconditional. "A soulmate will treat you with kindness even when you may not deserve it, but [they'll] also assertively tell you what you need to hear if necessary. As I mentioned, soulmates bring out the best in each other, and do so with kindness, empathy, and honesty," he said. Plus, your underlying values mesh well together and there is a level of acceptance, added Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW.
"You've faced hardship together - whether it's the loss of a loved one, a job, or just setbacks - and have come out stronger together, [and] you challenge each other - you make each other think and can push each other while still being supportive," she said. You can also accept each others' quirks, where you feel comfortable with your partner and can be yourself.
Finding your soulmate is deeper than making a checklist of traits you like in someone and seeing if someone meets it. It's hard to define, but you know it when you see and feel it. "I'm not sure if I totally believe in the concept, simply because they are so rare and the term is clouded by 'in love' brain chemistry. But if you find someone you totally feel could be your soulmate, don't blow it by overthinking or pushing them away, because the evidence suggests a long-term relationship with a great person that lasts forever is extremely rare," he said.
Can You Be Wrong?
Sometimes you may think someone is a soulmate, and he or she turns out not to be. "It's also possible to find your soulmate and push him or her away because of your own personal issues. And sometimes your soulmate may let you go, because they may know that walking away could be the best thing for you in the end," said Bennett.
"If you believe you've found your soulmate, then you really should work hard to figure out why the relationship isn't working and then make changes if necessary," he said. It's worth holding onto if you both feel that you're meant to be.
For this to work, you both must feel that the other is his or her soulmate. "I would have a hard time being in a relationship where I believe my partner is my soulmate, but she doesn't believe it back. The concept of 'soulmate' requires a 'mate,' which by definition implies part of a pair. If your partner is hesitant to use the word 'soulmate,' that is one thing, but if you believe [they are] the one for you eternally, and to [them] you're just another person to date, I'd have serious questions," said Bennett. However, keep in mind some people don't like the word soulmate but still may see their partners in that way.
Is It Common?
"Based on the research related to divorce, cheating, and the reality of relationship satisfaction often diminishing over time, finding a soulmate seems pretty rare," he said. What's more, it might come up too early in the relationship to make it valid.
"From a purely scientific standpoint, the 'soulmates' concept is usually brought up early in a relationship, when the infatuated brain is filled with dopamine and other 'feel-good' chemicals that create euphoric feelings for each other (sorry to be a downer). As these chemicals fade, often so does the 'soulmate' label," he explained.
5 Common Causes For Late Periods
A late period is one of the scariest experiences if you're not planning on being a mom anytime soon. It's actually pretty normal for women's periods to be delayed for several reasons, and you shouldn't just assume it's because you're pregnant. Here are a few to keep in mind.
- Your cycle might be irregular from month to month. This means that last month your cycle might have been 24 days long, and this month it could be 32 days long. When your period doesn't show up when it's expected, it could be because your body hasn't finished its cycle yet.
- Stress caused you to ovulate later than usual. Your body releases an egg from your ovary with the intention of becoming pregnant and if you were worried or upset about something at that specific time, your body will wait until it feels you are emotionally ready. That means you could ovulate up to a week or more later than usual or you could even skip your period altogether.
- You are sick or injured. If your body is not well, then you aren't equipped to handle a pregnancy. Your body will ovulate when it feels you are healthy again. This could delay your period or stop it altogether.
- You're not getting enough to eat or are exercising too intensely. This again will affect your overall health. If your body is working too hard to keep you well, then there's no way a pregnancy can occur. Your period may be late, irregular, or it may disappear altogether until your body feels that your health is in order.
- You're taking new medication. Taking certain prescriptions or changing your meds can affect your cycle, so talk to your doctor if you skip your period.
Advice: If your cycle is consistently regular and your period happens to be unusually late, worrying about whether you're pregnant isn't going to make you get it any faster so take a pregnancy test to help ease your mind. Whatever the results are, you'll be able to decide what step to take from there.
Get Ready For Your Big Day With This Prewedding Playlist
Feel the love on your big day while you get ready with this wedding day playlist! With something for everyone, it will keep prewedding jitters at bay and start the party off right as you and your bridesmaids are getting dressed. It will have everyone singing along!
- "Happy," Pharrell Williams
- "I Gotta Feeling," The Black Eyed Peas
- "I Do," Colbie Caillat
- "Dancing in the Moonlight," Toploader
- "Rude," Magic!
- "Boom Clap," Charli XCX
- "All My Life," K-Ci & JoJo
- "Drunk in Love," Beyoncé and Jay Z
- "Dreams," The Cranberries
- "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You," *NSYNC
- "I Love It," Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX
- "What a Feeling," Peter Lus featuring Dominico
- "Just You and I," Ricky Blaze
- "We Found Love," Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
- "Everybody in Love," JSL
- "Stuck Like Glue," Sugarland
- "Teenage Dream," Katy Perry
- "Mine," Taylor Swift
- "Walking on Sunshine," Katrina & The Waves
- "Feel So Close," Calvin Harris
- "Best Day of My Life," American Authors
- "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)," Whitney Houston
- "River Deep Mountain High," Ike & Tina Turner
- "All of Me," John Legend
- "Love and Marriage," Frank Sinatra
- "Everything," Michael Bublé
- "(You Drive Me) Crazy," Britney Spears
- "The Time (Dirty Bit)," The Black Eyed Peas
- "I'm Only Me When I'm With You," Taylor Swift
- "Kiss Me," Sixpence None the Richer
- "Lucky," Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillat
- "Wishin' & Hopin'," Dusty Springfield
- "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," Elton John
- "Home," Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
- "Kiss You," One Direction
- "I Could Not Ask For More," Edwin McCain
- "More Than Anyone," Gavin DeGraw
- "Friday I'm in Love," The Cure
- "Ten Feet Tall," Afrojack
- "Chapel of Love," The Dixie Cups
- "Marry You," Bruno Mars
To listen to the playlist below, download the free Spotify software or app.
45 Disney Cosplays From Our Dreams
Any Disney fan knows just how important and marvelous the annual D23 Expo is, especially if you're into cosplay and dressing up. Whether you went to the event this year or sadly had to miss it, these amazing cosplays will definitely brighten up your day. Some include mashups you'd never think of - like Princess Leia and Belle - and others brought back some Disney throwbacks like The Three Caballeros. Look ahead to see how much effort and love people put into their cosplays, and get some Halloween inspiration while you're at it.
Sorry, Team Yanny - This Might Actually Prove It's Been "Laurel" All Along
Update: The Laurel vs. Yanny case may officially be cracked thanks to an investigation by The New York Times. The publication tracked down the original poster of the audio clip, a high school student named Roland Szabo, who first shared the baffling question on Reddit. Apparently, the real word is "Laurel" - sorry, team Yanny (myself included). Szabo was reportedly working on a project and recorded the pronunciation of "Laurel" on a vocabulary site. He said that people disagreed about what they were hearing, then the debate started, and . . . here we are. The Times spoke to several linguistics experts, one of whom explained, "It depends on what part (what frequency range) of the signal you attend to," which is why people hear distinctively different words.
Original story: Remember the dress color debate? An equally divisive debate is here, and its name is Yanny . . . or is it Laurel? Here's the deal: an audio clip of a robot has made its rounds on the internet and people are losing their damn minds based on whether they hear "Yanny" or "Laurel." Some people swear they hear nothing but Laurel, while others can't fathom hearing anything but Yanny. And some hear Yanny at first and then Laurel, and then they can never go back to Yanny - talk about a quick way to divide you and all your coworkers! I'm sorry in advance for all the fights you're about to have.
Even my fellow POPSUGAR editors and I can't find common ground, and it's tearing us apart. Here's a little snapshot of how our conversation went upon listening for the first time:
- "Laurel till the day I die. TAT IT ON MY FACE."
- "I did hear Yanny for a hot sec though when I took one headphone out."
- "Does anyone in here hear Yanny somehow??"
- "Oh no . . . I hear Yanny . . . packing up my desk - goodbye."
- "Omg, that blows my mind how people can hear such diff things."
- "Guys, who is hearing Laurel? We all hear Yanny. You're punking us."
- "WHAT DA FERQQQQ."
The way you hear it apparently has to do with the frequencies: if you're listening for the higher tones, Yanny is clear, but once you hear the lower tones, you're team Laurel for life. Are you tired of reading the words "Yanny" and "Laurel" yet?!? I invite you to be tempted to pull out your hair as you listen closely and see how people are reacting to the greatest debate of 2018.
We've Got a Star-Studded Lineup For POPSUGAR Play/Ground - All We Need Is You!
POPSUGAR Play/Ground is coming to NYC this Summer, and we have so many surprises in store that we had to share just a few of them - like our incredible lineup of performers, creative advisors, and keynote speakers. For starters, we've got our Hollywood favorites Mindy Kaling, Kate Hudson, and Yara Shahidi on board to share their creativity and inspiration with us. To make the weekend even sweeter, we'll also have motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein on hand and live performances from AlunaGeorge!
Ready to join the festivities? Our ultimate girls' weekend is happening June 9-10, so gather your best friends and grab some tickets. POPSUGAR Play/Ground is a new kind of festival that offers something for everyone. It'll be a chance for you to explore the latest trends in shopping, fitness, beauty, food, and a lot more. Be sure to follow @POPSUGAR and #POPSUGARPlayGround on Instagram for more exciting Play/Ground updates.
samedi 19 mai 2018
6 Reasons You Should Introduce Yourself to That Stay-at-Home Dad in the Park
One thing most parents don't talk about? How vastly underrepresented stay-at-home dads are. Think about it: they deal with a lot of the same troubles stay-at-home moms run into. And while a quick Google search will yield hundreds of personal essays and posts dedicated to the female version, the amount of literature on stay-at-home dads is sorely lacking.
So if you ever come across one of these dads at the PTA meeting or pushing his kiddos on the swings at the park, make sure you go up and introduce yourself. After all, you never know exactly what you can learn from another parent, regardless of whether they're male or female.
Looking for a few more reasons to approach that smiling face the next time you're out? We've laid out why you should give a friendly wave in that dad's direction.
35 Honest and Funny Reasons Being Married Is the Freakin' Best
There are plenty of reasons marriage gets a bad rap. It's easy to slip into bad habits and take your partner for granted, especially if you've been together a long time. But for so many people, marriage is actually the freaking best. You married your best friend - how cool is that? Whether it's acknowledging the little things or doing grand gestures, having a partner for life gives you millions of opportunities to laugh and be silly together, even through the hard times. Keep reading for 35 funny reasons being married is the best.
21 Family-Friendly Dinners to Make All Summer Long
Summer dining is great. The tastiest fruits and veggies are in season, the weather is perfect for eating outdoors, and mealtime just gets a lot more casual. It's the ideal time to cook for and with your family! Bestow this once-a-year greatness upon your own household with one of these crowd-pleasing dinners: all easy, all seasonal, all delicious. And be sure to eat them outside with a glass of something chilly - you deserve it.
15 Books That Will Teach Your Kids About Empathy
Teaching children to grow up to become empathetic adults is probably one of the more important responsibilities of being a parent. And it's even more vital now than ever before due to the unfiltered exposure kids have to things like hate speech, intolerance, and bigotry. Children are like sponges, and in order for them to learn how to become compassionate and understanding human beings, it's essential to nurture their sense of kindness.
A recent study found that college students were 40 percent less empathetic than their counterparts 30 years ago even though social media has made it increasingly easier to connect with others. This, along with an increase in levels of narcissism, makes for an alarming change in the personality traits of younger generations. One of the best ways to teach your child empathy early is through books they will actually enjoy. Keep reading for 15 books that will help your child learn about walking in someone else's shoes.
The 44 Best Tween Gifts of 2018 Are Here
Not little kids, but not quite teens, tweens can be a difficult group to please when it comes to shopping. But with our list of gifts, you're sure to get a smile from the biggest kids (but don't call them that!) in your life. From gifts for sports fanatics to mini fashionistas, these presents are perfect for your middle schooler who can't wait to grow up but still can't resist a cool toy or two.
- Additional reporting by Eleanor Sheehan
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How 1 Couple Built the Dreamiest Tiny Cabin For Just $700 - Yes, You Read That Correctly
Our undying obsession with tiny homes has officially been taken to the next level, thanks to one crafty couple in Montana. Photographer Alla Ponomareva and her husband, Garret, recently constructed their own teeny-tiny cabin in the woods, and it only cost them about $700 and took three weeks, from start to finish. Yes, you read that correctly - we're just as impressed as you are!
Designed by tiny-home expert Derek Diedricksen, the A-frame dwelling only takes up 80 square feet and is packed with gorgeous features. Situated on top of a wooden deck with added room for chairs and plants, the triangular cabin has one wall that's both transparent (for ample natural light) and retractable (so it lifts up to open the indoor space a bit more). Plus, the roof has a solar panel attached, in case cabin visitors need to charge their phone at night.
The interior is decorated with a mint and coral motif and includes two beds that can be either separate or pushed together. By the window, there's shelf space for plenty of belongings like plates, utensils, and a portable burner. As the bite-size abode was only intended to be a guest house for Alla and Garret's actual home nearby, it doesn't have running water or a toilet, though those amenities are available in the woods nearby.
So how on earth did this dreamy masterpiece only cost $700 to put together? Alla explained on her blog that she and her husband had tons of leftover materials from past projects, such as nails, windows, and boards, which they upcycled when constructing the cabin. Sounds like it totally pays off to have a "junk" pile of old materials lying around if you're a DIY addict like this couple!
Ready to be mesmerized by the cutest tiny cabin ever? Read on for more pictures of this mini slice of secluded paradise, and be sure to visit Alla's blog for more details on how they got the impressive job done.
What Mister Rogers Did For This Young Fan in a Coma Will Make You Ache That He's Not Here Anymore
The following story by Beth Usher was originally published on her Facebook page.
When I was five years old, I suffered up to one hundred seizures a day. During my seizures, I would often fall and bang my head on the floor or whatever hard object presented in my descent, and the only way for my mom to shower and dress for work without worrying was to prop me up with soft pillows and place me in front of the TV. One time she turned on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and I didn't have a single seizure for the entire duration of the show. Something in his voice calmed the electrical circuits in my injured brain and allowed my body to rest.
Mister Rogers, my friend, called to ask me about my brain surgery.
My mother and I performed this ritual every work day for two years with great success. I quickly began to consider Mister Rogers a real friend, and would talk back to the TV screen, saying things like, "Yes, I will be your good neighbor!" So it came as no surprise that my sweet mother called Mister Rogers' TV studio in Pittsburgh in preparation for my upcoming brain surgery. My neurologists had determined that I had somehow contracted a very rare brain disease called Rasmussen's Encephalitis. They theorized that a slow growing virus was killing brain cells in the left side of my brain, causing life-altering epileptic seizures. The only cure was an operation called a hemispherectomy, or the removal of one half of my brain. My mother told Mister Rogers' assistant that the show was a sanctuary for me and that I believed Mister Rogers was speaking directly to me when he sang his song, "Won't You Be My Neighbor." She explained about my seizures and upcoming surgery and the fact that that the seizures would subside during his entire show. My mother hoped that Mister Rogers' assistant would send an autographed photo of my TV friend, or even a note from him assuring me that I was going to be OK.
One week before my surgery, the telephone rang. My mother spoke for a few minutes and told me that a friend wanted to talk to me. I remember feeling excited that someone calling themselves a friend was calling me (friendships were difficult for me at the time). I said hello, heard a familiar voice, and immediately felt at ease. Mister Rogers, my friend, asked me about my brain surgery. I told him that I was scared but wanted the seizures to go away; I told him that I wanted the kids in my class to like me and play with me; I asked him about the members of his neighborhood who I had come to love - King Friday, Lady Elaine Fairchild, and Daniel Striped Tiger. We talked for nearly an hour. Before I hung up the phone, I said, "I love you, Mister Rogers."
During our seven-hour drive to Johns Hopkins Childrens' Hospital in Baltimore, my mom and I listened to the many cassette audio tapes sent to me by Mister Rogers a few days after his call. His soft voice discussed so many topics that concerned young children. My favorite cassette was the one where he sang, "I like you just the way you are." While in the hospital, I endured back-to-back medical tests to determine if my body could survive the 12-hour surgery to remove my entire left hemisphere. I was confused and scared, but believed my doctors and parents wouldn't do anything to hurt me. In between the tests, I was able to spend time with my beloved brother. We played games and watched movies. I didn't realize it at the time, but my older brother was worried he might never see me again. He was only ten years old.
The very last thing I said to my parents as I was wheeled into the operating room was, "No more seizures."
My surgery went well, and my doctor told my parents they could see me in the recovery room. I lay swollen with tubes and wires in and all around my head and body. My parents had faith in my surgeon and neurologist, but later that night, for reasons that have never been explained, I fell into a deep coma.
Mister Rogers gently placed his clarinet case on my bed, opened it, and took out King Friday, Lady Elaine Fairchild, and Daniel Striped Tiger. For the following hour, I was the star in his neighborhood.
With the sounds of life-support machines beeping, IV fluids being pumped into my body, nurses and doctors running in and out of my room, and my parents softly sobbing, you could hear Mister Rogers singing "I like you just the way you are" from a cassette player in my ICU room. My mother was called from the room to the nurse's station where she was handed the phone. It was the Mister Rogers, and he wanted to know how I was doing. My mom gave him the bleak news that although the surgery went well, I suffered severe brain stem swelling and was in a coma. They talked a little more and he told her that he would pray for me. What we didn't know was that Mister Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian Minister.
For the following two weeks, Mister Rogers called every day to ask about my status and to pray with my mother. One morning he called and asked her if it would be OK if he visited me the next afternoon. My mother told him that sadly I was still in a coma and wouldn't know he was there. He said he would come anyway. He asked that she not tell anyone he was coming because he wanted it to be a private visit and didn't want the press to be there.
The next afternoon, Mister Rogers flew from Pittsburgh to Baltimore with only a clarinet case in tow. A minister friend from Baltimore picked him up from the airport and drove him directly to the hospital. My parents, brother, grandparents, and many other family members took turns keeping vigil by my bedside, each trying in their own way to wake me from my coma. They immediately recognized the tall man with the kind face as he stepped inside my room. Mister Rogers gently placed his clarinet case on my bed, opened it, and took out King Friday, Lady Elaine Fairchild, and my favorite, Daniel Striped Tiger. For the following hour, I was the star in his neighborhood.
I'd love to end this story by telling you it was in that moment that I emerged from my coma, but that wasn't the case. After his visit with me and several more minutes with my family, Mister Rogers' minister friend drove him back to the airport and he flew back to his hometown in Pennsylvania, taking along an empty clarinet case. What I can tell you, though, is that when I did wake up, Mister Rogers became my real friend and not just a TV friend. We remained close and shared many conversations, birthday wishes, and milestones for the following twenty years until his death on February 27, 2003.
I Never Thought Much About My Baby's Play Mat - Until I Discovered This One
It was one of those first few days home from the hospital with my newborn baby that I remember thinking, "What am I supposed to do with her?"
I figured out how to feed her, and I knew to give her plenty of naps, but it was those wakeful moments in the day - that grew longer and more frequent with each passing week - that left me feeling paralyzed. This was crucial time for early brain development, and I was squandering it!
As an anxious, do-gooding millennial mom, I would plop her down on the rainbow-colored, safari-themed play mat I'd gotten at my baby shower and scatter a bunch of plush toys around her . . . and then search Google for answers. Often, the results were overwhelming. One day, I'd panic that I hadn't been doing enough to boost her, say, fine-motor skills and then submit her to a baby grasp-the-rattle boot camp, and the next day, I'd freak out about how someone like me, with no experience or background, was supposed to introduce gross-motor or language or sensory stimulation.
After just a week, I'm already trying not to feel guilty about the amazing things my baby (and I!) could have done with this mat months sooner.
Turns out, Jessica Rolph had the same frustrations when she was a new mom. "I was dissatisfied with the toys we had, and then I thought about the play mat," she told POPSUGAR. "It has so much potential to be a platform for learning for the first 12 months, but I wasn't happy with what was on the market."
So she created her own, The Play Gym by Lovevery ($140), which was designed by a team of experts and pediatric neuroscientists.
It debuts today, but I've already given it a test-drive with my second baby, who's 8 months old. After just a week with it in our living room, I'm already trying not to feel guilty about the amazing things she (and I!) could have done with this mat months sooner. Unlike my previous play gym, which I now realize was the definition of overstimulation, this one is exactly what a baby needs at each stage of the first year of life.
It's playtime with purpose, grounded in science. (Plus, the sustainably sourced wooden legs and gorgeous watercolor design are tailor-made for Instagram.)
You might still be thinking, "It's just a play gym!" I promise you this one is so much more - it's both beneficial for babies and profoundly helpful for today's eager parents. Read on to better understand why.
8 Beautiful Life Lessons I've Learned From Raising Children With Autism
This post written by Eric Williams was originally posted to YourTango.
Autism is more than a diagnosis.
In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, not only do I want to shed light on autism and how it affects children and families, but I want to acknowledge the many beautiful life lessons I've learned as a parent of children with autism.
My wife and I have identical twin boys who just celebrated their 10th birthday. They began their autism journey born eight weeks premature with a week in the neonatal intensive care unit. In addition to the diagnosis of autism, our kids have a medical history of asthma, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, and pica. This is our experience; however, not all families of autism have the same narrative.
Autism has had moments when it was overwhelming and took an emotional toll on the family. Marriage has been difficult at times. We've had times where we didn't know what to do to manage the behaviors. Professional supports have not always been available or of good quality. And we've depleted savings' accounts to manage the high costs of medical treatments. Again, this is not the same narrative for all families of autism.
Over the past decade, I've been able to observe our family as a whole and note how our autism interacts with the rest of the world. Although our story of autism had a bit of a rough start, our story is far from a sad story.
Raising children with autism taught us life lessons along the way that have shaped the way we view autism, parent autism, and engage our autism with the rest of the world.
Here are 8 lessons we've learned as parents of children with autism:
1. Autism requires unconditional love.
"Love is not 'if' or 'because'. Love is 'anyway' and 'even though' and 'in spite of'." - Author Unknown
Parenting autism comes with an abundance of opportunities to love during the fun times, meltdowns, sick days, and "code browns" (just think poop in all the places but the toilet). I have been blessed with countless opportunities to love without limitations or conditions and receive love from my sons in a way unique to them.
2. Autism is inspiring.
"Life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we react to it." - Dennis Kimbro.
It was autism that encouraged me to pursue a doctoral degree, improve my physical health, get more involved in the autism community, strengthen my faith, and pursue blogging as a hobby. Both my wife and I serve on a board of directors for an autism nonprofit. Autism, in many ways, has been a gift to my family, my community, and people across the world.
3. Autism is challenging.
"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations." - Author Unknown
Autism isn't challenging just for the sake of making life difficult. Autism is challenging because it grooms us to be beautiful people for our loved ones, community, and the world around us. We've learned to embrace the challenges and look ahead to the destination awaiting the boys and us.
4. Autism is hopeful.
"Everyday bring a new beginning and a new ending." - Author Unknown.
It's common to hear that if you see one child with autism, then you see one child with autism. That, too, has been applied to each day we live with autism. For every day we live with autism, we live only that day with autism. Remaining hopeful that the next day will be better has been helpful and has proven to be true.
5. Autism is relationship building.
"The irony of a parent and child relationship is that at any given moment, you never know who is teaching whom." - Linda Poindexter
Autism isn't a one-way relationship where my wife and I or professionals are teaching the boys to live in our world. In many situations, they are teaching us to live in their world. Collectively, we construct our own world and march to our own drum.
6. Autism is beautiful.
"Beauty isn't about having a pretty face. It is about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and most importantly, a beautiful soul." - Author Unknown
There's nothing more beautiful than watching my twins defy their diagnoses and engaging in a social interaction, communicating a word or request, and independently feeding, bathing, and dressing themselves. Although their minds work differently, their beauty shines through with every small success they achieve navigating our society.
7. Autism involves self-sacrifice.
"You don't have love without sacrifice; you can't have sacrifice without love." - Karen Kingsbury
Finances, friendships, career, and restful nights are past sacrifices in our world of autism. Sacrificing is not a bad word that means we are giving up our lives for our children. It simply means we love our kids enough to prioritize their special needs above our personal preferences in the name of love.
8. Autism exemplifies teamwork.
"Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results." - Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
We initially felt alone upon the initial diagnosis. As time progressed, we've developed a team of professionals, neighbors, friends, and family members that have joined the Williams Team. Although some people are seasonal helpers, the team works because common people step up to help our kids overcome the inherent challenges of the diagnosis.
Autism serves as a reminder of just how much some people's differences require they fight to be accepted, seen, and respected as a person. It's a diagnosis that sets us apart from others and mandates advocacy to be accepted as equals.
Autism has shown me just how beautiful my wife and kids are even during the daily challenges. Together, we've seen the beautiful souls of others that provide services to our children daily. We no longer experience life as being limited by or fighting against autism. Nor do we question why this happened to us. We now experience life as living with autism and serving the autism community.
Dr. Eric A. Williams and his wife have been married for 12 years and have been coparenting identical, 10-year-old twin boys diagnosed with autism and an 18-month-old daughter. Additionally, they have been serving organizations in the autism community that support other families of autism. They are strong supporters of the Mariposa School For Children With Autism in Cary, NC. Click here if you'd like to learn more about the school or if you'd like to make a donation to the school's cause of serving children and families affected by autism.
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Kids Aren't Required to Fast During Ramadan, but My 10-Year-Old Son Is
Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims. During this time, we're required to fast from sunrise to sunset and abstain from food, water, and sex along with unkind behaviors such as gossiping, getting angry, or being judgmental. Consider it a combination of a spiritual cleanse and extreme intermittent fasting. If this sounds like a grueling month to endure, trust me, it is, and that's exactly the point.
Will this be hard for him? Absolutely. But is he looking forward to the opportunity to foster self-control and gratitude? Absolutely.
I'm often asked why 24 percent of the world's population (that equals to roughly 1.8 billion Muslims) would happily want to partake in this month of rigorous and very restrictive fasting. But the thing is, all major religions have prolonged histories of fasting in the name of God. Aside from Muslims that fast during Ramadan, Roman Catholics fast during Lent, Jews fast during Yom Kippur, and some Hindu women fast weekly for the longevity of their spouse's life. So, every year when Ramadam comes, my entire family fasts, including my 10-year-old son.
I know it can't be easy for my Muslim-American boy. He's slowly coming of age under the presidency of a man who has been quoted as saying, "I think Islam hates us," and has called for a ban of Muslims entering the United States. And I know son is acutely aware of the Islamophobic rhetoric that is especially rampant in our current society and culture. It's in this place of fear that I realize the importance of cultivating my sons' confidence in their religious identity. It's in this place of privilege that I'm able to exercise my constitutionally given right to practice my religion unapologetically and teach my boys to do the same.
Ramadan is supposed to be a time of reflection for Muslims when we try to let go of worldly temptations and look inward through self-control and sacrifice. My 10-year-old son will participate in fasting on Saturdays this year. He'll get up before dawn to have a meal and then abstain from food and water in the blistering heat of a Texas Summer until sunset (which is clocking in at 8:10 p.m. right now).
Will this be hard for him? Absolutely. But is he looking forward to the opportunity to foster self-control and gratitude? Absolutely. Fasting is not mandatory for children, but my son did it last year during Ramadan and felt incredibly proud of the difficult achievement. And on a deeper level, he was actually able to empathize more comprehensively with the 815 million people in the world who go to bed hungry every single night.
Nothing makes me prouder than seeing my child want to carve out his own religious identity, even in the face of adversity and hateful rhetoric. As a mother, I pray his future is full of possibilities in a country that doesn't pigeonhole him because of his faith. As one of the 3.45 million Muslims who live in the United States, I pray that our legacy cultivates peace and nurtures compassion among our fellow Americans.
Editor's Note: This piece was written by a POPSUGAR contributor and does not necessarily reflect the views of POPSUGAR Inc. Interested in joining our POPSUGAR Voices network of contributors from around the globe? Click here.
I Check Into a Hotel Twice a Year by Myself, and It's Made Me a Better Mom
This past weekend was one of my favorite events of the year. It wasn't a holiday or my birthday or some big milestone for my beloved children. It was an event of my own making, one that I've also decided should happen at least twice a year. It's the weekend I check myself into a hotel - all alone - and don't emerge for at least 24 hours (48 hours is preferable, but I'll take what I can get). It's my biyearly, kid-free self-care extravaganza, and it is glorious.
My now-mandatory tradition began organically. My town, a far western suburb of Chicago, boasts a charming hotel, known for being located on the river, housing a sweet little spa, and hosting many a wedding and anniversary party. A few years ago, my husband and I had scored a night away from our kids, then 1 and 4, and instead of heading downtown, as was our normal tradition, we decided to ditch the hour drive and check into the hotel we had heard so much about, located less than 10 minutes from home.
I have only one rule for myself during these weekends: I don't do anything I don't truly want to do.
The minute we got in our room, which featured a balcony overlooking the river, a huge bed facing a fireplace, and a bathroom with the biggest tub I'd ever seen, I was sold. Relaxation flooded over me instantly; I didn't even need to visit the spa that was literally across the hall. Thirty minutes in that bathtub, followed by an hour of reading a book in front of the fireplace, wearing the plush robe the hotel provided, was more soothing than the best massage I'd ever had.
My husband and I read, watched Netflix, and ordered room service (getting dressed to go out to dinner seemed like way too much work), then slept 10 hours that night. We ate the complimentary breakfast the next morning, read the paper while sitting on the balcony, and went home feeling more chilled out than we had since our oldest child was born.
I realized there was just one thing keeping the experience from being total self-care bliss, and although I love him, that thing was my husband. He's my best friend, but alone time has always been vital to my happiness, and it's been sorely lacking since I had kids (duh). If one night in that cozy hotel room had been that beneficial with him along, just how zen-ed out could I get all by myself? Plus, not bringing him meant I didn't even have to worry about finding childcare for my night away. Bonus.
In the few years since, I've become so dedicated to my solo hotel experiences that it's become almost ritualistic. I request an early check-in to my preferred room (the same one from that first stay); I unpack the pajamas, loungewear, books, candles, portable speaker, and wine I bring along with me; and within an hour, I'm in that tub, soaking my stresses away. It's amazing how much relaxation you can pack into a couple of days if you really try.
This past weekend, I had a facial and a massage, took two long baths, read a book and two newspapers, and binge-watched Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. I have only one rule for myself during these weekends: I don't do anything I don't truly want to do. No working out unless that sounds enjoyable. No meeting friends for a coffee or drink. No leaving the room in general unless it's for something that will add to my self-care experience, like more wine or that massage at the spa across the hall.
I'll admit that coming home after a day or two of doing absolutely nothing but taking care of my own needs can be a bit of a shock. But allowing myself a true break - one not filled with long travels or a jam-packed social schedule - allows me to come back to my kids totally refreshed and rested. And we both deserve that.
21 Motherhood Tattoo Ideas That Will Keep Your Babies With You Wherever You Go
Whether you're relishing in the joys of new motherhood or an old pro with toddlers and adolescents, a tattoo that showcases the love you have for your children will be something you cherish for the rest of your life. From tiny images with your child's name to permanently carrying around their birthday on your skin, these motherhood tattoos may very well inspire your own.
This Photo of a Mom at Target Is What We All Dream Public Breastfeeding Should Be Like
Whoever said dads can't be part of the breastfeeding process hasn't met this guy.
A member of the popular Breastfeeding Mama Talk Facebook page posted a photo of her family's recent shopping trip to a local Target, and it is the definition of public breastfeeding goals.
"When you've been in the Target toy section for 45 minutes with your 10-year-old birthday girl and the 15-month-old wants to nurse, you take their seat and nurse her while the hubs pushes you around," the proud mom wrote.
Just look at this picture, and - aside from imagining that this is how Kate Middleton must nurse all the time - make a mental note to snag one of these carts the next time your whole family is out on a Target run.
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