The way that couples interact with a doll filled with rice can predict future parenting behavior, a new study has found. Researchers at Ohio State University asked 182 couples in the third trimester of pregnancy to play with the doll.
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As busy dads and moms, we often don't have a second to spare for ourselves or our workouts. That's why doing double duty on our errands and exercise is the best gift we can give ourselves. That's where the playground comes in. It turns out you can get one of the best workouts of your life...
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We wish all disputes looked like this one. In this video from dad Tyler Rockwood, an adorable baby named Zoe finds herself in a minor argument with her canine pal, Pele. Zoe's expression every time Pele retorts -- one of wide-eyed surprise -- is priceless. In our minds, both of these two are winners.
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If you constantly crank up your iPod, it is entirely possible to get what’s called noise-induced hearing loss. (It’s why people who work construction or at airports wear protective headphones to block out noise and why you should stick earplugs in at rock concerts.) The basic mechanics go like this: When a single blast of an extremely loud sound, like an explosion, or repetitive sounds, such as factory noise...
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No more grabbing gadgets away from your child with a corrective "Not for babies!" These cool toys have all the allure of grown-up gadgets but are made for little hands. Like a teether Camera, you don’t have to worry about toddler fingerprints or damage repair bills for this camera. Etsy shop Egg & Yolk designed this beautiful Cypress pine camera sure to fool kids that it’s just as cool as Mommy or Daddy’s.
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These kids may not be old enough to drink coffee, but they care how it’s served — a group of 4th and 5th graders at the Park School in Brookline, Massachusetts, are begging Dunkin’ Donuts to stop making coffee cups with its signature Styrofoam. Their efforts have caught attention of the donut and coffee mega-chain and on Friday the little activists took part in a meeting with execs at corporate headquarters.
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Little Sadie, 5, is grappling with the big questions at an early age. In this YouTube video, she heart-breakingly tells her family she doesn't want her little brother to grow up. "He's so cute!" she sobs, giving him a hug. (And she's right.)She's also thinking about just how short life is for all of us, big sisters included. "And I don't want to die when I'm a hundred!" she sobs.
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As the latest “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie rolls into theaters next month, there’s a new warning for parents tempted to add some real, live turtle-power to their family: Don't. The American Tortoise Rescue a California nonprofit that works to protect the reptiles is pleading with parents not to buy turtles as pets for their children, no matter how much they love the movie and cartoon characters.
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Summer fruit is delicious, but judging its readiness can be tricky -- it's often ripe before you need it or past its prime when you do. Here's what to keep in mind when choosing produce at the farmers' market or grocery store -- plus how to store it.
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When it comes to nutrients, one would think the fresher the source, the better. Tomatoes must be the exception that proves the rule. While health studies continue to demonstrate the myriad benefits of lycopene, a phytochemical abundant in tomatoes, nutritional studies present a twist: You get more lycopene from a processed or cooked tomato than you do from a fresh one.
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Some of the best things about beach season: boardwalks, babes, and bikinis. Unfortunately, you might have to dodge the worst things first--jellyfish stings, sand filled with feces, and lethal rip currents--to get to the beautiful women. Make your beach day disaster-free by avoiding these seaside health hazards.
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Evolutionary psychologists believe that we see flowers and plants as a subconscious cue of safety ("Things can grow here-let's set down roots"), reward ("All that foraging paid off") and promise ("These buds mean that fruit is on the way"). So the sight of a colorful bouquet in the morning, they theorize, can convince you that everything's coming up roses today.
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"As a child, I loved listening to my mother read to me. Little did I know she was doing much more than providing comfort and entertainment; she was paving the way for my learning and success at school." Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a new policy that reinforces both of their statements.
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Stock the car with these items and you'll be prepared to stash anything, such as fresh clams and vintage jam jars. Tuck it all away in the cooler when not in use.10 things you need to take with you on a road trip this summer.
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Lovers of bottled fruit juices may have to rethink their infatuation. A new report from researchers at the University of Glasgow in the U.K. equated your glass of fruit juice to your can of soda--just with a few more vitamins.
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Now, nobody could possibly say that a binge-watching marathon is healthy. Excess television viewing is a risk factor for obesity, and a 2011 Harvard University meta-analysis revealed that two hours of daily TV time was linked to a 20% greater risk of diabetes...
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During summer break, children forget some of what they learned during the school year, making it important to balance summer fun with activities that have an educational twist.
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The countdown is over: Kim Kardashian is officially Mrs. West and we've got all the details on her and Kanye's big day! How exactly do you top a Vogue cover, a baseball stadium proposal, a 15-carat ring worthy of its own zip code, and worldwide domination?
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A gallon of white vinegar can be purchased for just a few dollars, and a little goes a long way. Here are five ways to use this household workhorse.
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The vlogger and model, who spent years struggling with cystic acne, is the star of Cassandra to the Rescue, an upcoming series on Allure's YouTube channel, in which she gives women with skin issues life-changing makeovers. Here, she shares her best tips for giving yourself a new look.
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