Parents

SDI Productions via Getty Images Children often put immense pressure on themselves to win. Parents can help redirect that energy and emphasize effort over achievement. If you’ve ever played sports or other competitive games, you know that losing is tough. Watching your child lose can be just as difficult. But as much as parents may

As the pandemic creeps into its third year, many friendships are looking a little worse for wear: Group chats that were once bubbling with conversation have gone mostly silent. Zoom wine nights lost their luster mere months into the pandemic. And meeting up with friends is a lot more complicated than it was back in

Kim Zier via Getty Images When I was in college, a misguided friend gifted me a tiny baby mouse for my birthday. Surprisingly enough, I fell for this sweet little creature (named Mighty, obviously) who went on to live for many years. First with me, then as my mother’s class pet at the preschool where

Amazon” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” class=”credit”>Amazon This small space-friendly countertop portable dishwasher doesn’t require hookups and has a built-in water tank. HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently selected by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. Whether your house or apartment

sesame via Getty Images Keep an eye out for your W-2 and 1099s and sign up for direct deposit. The federal tax filing season is about to start on Jan. 24, and you’ll want to get a head start if you want your tax refund as soon as possible. The IRS said that it is

CHRISTOPHE SIMON via Getty Images Turkish restaurateur Nusret Gokce, aka Salt Bae, has become legendary for his salting pose. Here, he does it on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019, even though there’s no salt in sight. If you’ve wondered how the chefs at your favorite restaurant always seem to make

Goodboy Picture Company via Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its guidance for people who are isolating with COVID a lot over the past month, and those changes have left a lot of people … confused. However, the bottom line for those who test positive for COVID — whether or

cemagraphics via Getty Images Having a well-stocked pantry can help you make healthier choices on weekdays, especially when dinnertime rolls around and you don’t already have a plan in place. Pantry staples can be used to supplement fresh fruits and vegetables you already have on hand, or serve as an alternative to frozen pizza and

Free People, Everlane, Madewell Left to right: Free People, Everlane, Madewell. There’s a good chance you’ve spotted people wearing what looks like a thick, oversized shirt in recent weeks. The “shacket” has made a veritable splash this season, and much to our delight it is here to stay. A shacket is just what it sounds

Jorg Greuel via Getty Images A breakthrough infection can cause surprising feelings of shame and guilt. Here’s how to deal if they happen. Omicron is changing the game a bit. Those who got vaccinated and tried to be responsible during the pandemic are now seeing more breakthrough infections, which reasonably has led to a lot

Magda Filipiak / EyeEm via Getty Images Thanks to diet culture, we often approach holiday meals and treats with guilt. Follow these expert tips to have a more healthy relationship with eating. For some people, the holidays can bring joy: their grandma’s pie, gifts, macaroni and cheese (need I say more?), and relaxing with family

HuffPost Life’s editors are a discerning bunch of parents, cooks, do-it-yourselfers, clean freaks and enthusiasts of all things fitness and wellness. When we find a product that truly makes our lives better, you can bet we’ve put a lot of research and care into it, which makes us want to shout it from the rooftops.

HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. Cyber Week, the week when almost every store has deals (more than you could ever conceivably look through in an entire lifetime), is here. Advertisement We waded through mountains of bargains for you and found

HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. We waded through mountains of bargains for you and found some of the best deals in every category. Advertisement FYI — deals can move quickly. We’ll do our best to keep this post and imagery

Getty Images, Great Jones Investing in heatproof glass cookware, like this hot dish from Great Jones, can add a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen and also help you make some great tasting meals. Humble and industrial origins begin the Pyrex story, a tale that involves a wet-cell battery jar and the curious wife of

Etsy and Amazon From left to right: a low-maintenance plant, a sunset alarm clock and a weighted blanket. Let’s be honest, this past year (or year-plus) has been… a lot. You’re stressed. Your friends and family are stressed. We’re all just trying to sneak in some moments of self-care ― and hoping, at this point,

Getty/HuffPost When we think of stretch marks, the image that often comes to mind is deep, streak-like lines found on the buttocks and thigh area. However, stretch marks can occur wherever your skin has the ability to stretch, and the breasts are no exception. Plastic surgeon Emily Kirby explained to HuffPost that stretch marks in

Thomas Barwick via Getty Images Spending more time at home ― as we’ve all been doing for over a year and a half ― has certainly had some perks. More time with family, less time commuting and more time wearing pants with an elastic waistband. One shift not on this list? The number of body

SolStock via Getty Images Walking and talking can be a good way to get kids to open up. For a voluble kid, my 6-year-old has a real gift for shutting down when I ask him how school is going. He’ll spend hours talking to me about Pokemon or strange animal facts, but when it comes

d3sign via Getty Images Teaching children to conserve energy is one way to help them learn environmental stewardship. It can be incredibly challenging as a parent to talk to your child about the realities of climate change. Eco-anxiety is real and kids are not immune to it, so many parents have an understandable urge to