Stanley Brand/Starbucks Is it a cup or a cult? Earlier this week, Stanley, the company behind the TikTok-famous vacuum-insulated tumblers, released its limited edition Valentine’s Day collaboration cups with Starbucks, to unbelievable fanfare. The cups, sold exclusively at Target stores, had some people camping outside their local stores to secure the goods. Videos posted on
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LOADINGERROR LOADING Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. To that end, every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! So excited for my
The Good Brigade via Getty Images Researchers have identified some key risk factors for the early development of dementia. A recent study by the University of Exeter and Maastricht University published in JAMA Neurology has identified some of the factors that can lead to early cases of dementia ― some of which may surprise you.
LOADINGERROR LOADING Our children learn their first lessons in right and wrong from us, their parents. We impart our values by telling them what to do and not to do, and, more powerfully, by example. How they see us treating others is the way that our children tend to treat people in their own lives.
LOADINGERROR LOADING When geneticist Marlena Fejzo was pregnant for the first time, she suffered from nausea and vomiting like a majority — approximately 70% — of pregnant people do. In most cases, symptoms are manageable and often dissipate by the end of the first trimester. However, Fejzo’s illness was severe. She lost 15 pounds and
Ask any American with young children what their No. 1 household expense is, and you’ll hear the same answer almost every time: child care. Each family finds its own way to manage. Some parents are pushed out of the workforce. Others work jobs they wouldn’t take otherwise or hold down multiple jobs in order to
Muhammad Iqbal via Getty Images Parents continue to experiment with modern twists on classic names and trendy vowel sounds. In recent years, we’ve seen baby names like Dutton, Love and Raya get a boost in popularity. But which names can we expect more parents to choose for their babies in the future? As we approach
Ask any American with young children what their No. 1 household expense is, and you’ll hear the same answer almost every time: child care. Each family finds its own way to manage. Some parents are pushed out of the workforce. Others work jobs they wouldn’t take otherwise or hold down multiple jobs in order to
Every week, we round up funny tweets from moms and dads. Although Twitter has rebranded to X, the humor lives on. Now that 2023 is coming to an end, it’s time to spotlight the most hilarious tweets of them all. Check out the 50 best parenting tweets of the year below, and follow @HuffPostParents for
Peter Dazeley via Getty Images If you catch yourself rushing off to the bathroom more frequently, this could be why. Do you find yourself constantly running to the bathroom? It may seem like you have to pee every hour (or maybe every other hour). Depending on who you ask, this might not be viewed as
Image: Shutterstock Teenage binge drinking in the US has been reported to vary from 11 to 14 percent by various national surveys. The legal drinking age in the US is 21 years, and underage drinking is a major reason for physical, psychological, and social problems in the youth (1). According to the National Survey on
Image: iStock Marijuana is a mix of dried leaves, stems, and flowers of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The most potent ingredient in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC. This chemical has psychotropic effects that can change one’s mood and consciousness (1) (2). According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use
Image: Shutterstock During teenage years, children expect more freedom, and most parents do not mind giving them space. But sometimes, this freedom can go out of bounds, and teenagers might need help. Boot camps for teens may help in such cases. In most cases, at-risk youth are sent to private teen boot camps to remedy
Image: iStock Life lessons for teenagers from experienced individuals can deeply impact their thought processes and approaches to various situations. Moreover, with age and maturity, one’s understanding of life becomes more profound. Hence, receiving wisdom from an older individual who has been through similar situations helps offer a different perspective. Teenage is a time of
Image: Shutterstock The rebellious attitude in your teenagers may often manifest as anger. Hence, you need to know about anger management in teens to help them navigate their feelings. According to Lauren Allerhand, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, anger is an important part of our emotional lives and shouldn’t be taken as
Image: Shutterstock As adults, we may not consider teenage relationships as serious.. Hence, we can ignore or minimize the effects of teenage breakups and deny them the rightful attention. When a relationship ends in ways that were not expected, it can cause immense emotional stress, even among teens. The effects of a breakup may even
Image: iStock Migraine is a complex inherited neurological condition. Although commonly associated with adults, it is not uncommon to encounter cases of migraines in teens. This moderate-to-severe headache usually lasts for a couple of hours to several days. It may occur twice to four times per month, severely affecting a teenager’s daily life. Read this
Image: Shutterstock Teens and social media have a close association since it is not uncommon to find teenagers spend several hours on social media websites. Teenage social media addiction isn’t a medical condition, but it’s a common problem that can adversely affect teens’ physical and mental health. According to a Pew Research Center report, 95%
Ear infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve their children’s language development. That’s because each ear infection can potentially impair hearing with fluid building up behind the eardrum. New research from University of Florida scientists reveals that when ear infections become chronic, this
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers compared the effects of four types of sweeteners on insulin sensitivity in young adults in a two-week clinical trial. Their findings indicate that effects vary according to the sweetener type, with fructose particularly detrimental to hepatic insulin sensitivity and glucose having the strongest effect on muscle insulin