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Kent Nishimura via Getty Images While eye pain likely won’t be a symptom, these other subtle issues could mean there’s damage. On Monday, millions of people across the United States, Mexico and Canada witnessed a partial or total solar eclipse. And based on photos alone, at least some people did it without protective eyewear. Maybe

Tony Anderson via Getty Images When homing in on how to be happier, it’s easier to concentrate on all the negatives you need to eliminate in your life: Toxic positivity, comparing yourself to others, those weekly phone calls from your mother-in-law. Weeding out unpleasant things can help, but it’s just as important to take an

LOADINGERROR LOADING Spend five minutes on FitTok (the fitness side of TikTok), and you’ll see dozens of different diets, workouts and supplements claiming to help you get fit and be healthier. Millions of accounts credit programs like 75 Hard or intermittent fasting for transforming their health, but these can be unsustainable and taxing on your

The dark, monsters under the bed, loud hand dryers in public restrooms… some kids have typical, unsurprising fears, while others get more creative when it comes to the things that scare them most. Parents, then, can expect the unexpected when it comes to the thing that sends kids sprinting into their beds in the middle

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

LOADINGERROR LOADING Given the ubiquity of dating apps these days, you might think people would have a better grasp on what it takes to craft a good profile. Turns out that’s just not the case. There are certain missteps that pop up time and time again, many of which are not as desirable as the

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. Although Twitter has rebranded to X, the humor lives on. Every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on the social media platform to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents

Josefine Bolander via Getty Images “The black sheep often carries a sense of shame for being different or for not meeting their family’s expectations,” said therapist Imi Lo. The best of friends. Frenemies at best. Our relationships with siblings are some of the most complicated we’ll ever have. Stuck With You is a HuffPost series

The benefits of sitting down for a meal every day as a family are widely-touted, which may be why parents keep attempting this feat in spite of the way kids react to it. If you enjoy scowls, whining and incessant criticism of your cooking, family meals may be right for you. Below, 29 tweets from

LOADINGERROR LOADING We expect the later stage of life to be enjoyable and carefree; that’s why they’re called the golden years. Without the demands of work, and with children grown and out of the house, the presumption is that seniors fill their days as they please and are able to steer clear of stress. Unfortunately,

LOADINGERROR LOADING The best of friends. Frenemies at best. Our relationships with siblings are some of the most complicated we’ll ever have. Stuck With You is a HuffPost series that explores the nuances of sibling relationships. Your birth order can shape your childhood in ways that follow you into adulthood. While not every oldest child