She may have been snubbed by “Saturday Night Live,” but one of TikTok’s leading “businesswomen” is having the last laugh. Gretchen Adler’s home cooking videos have turned her into a social media sensation — giving her a hilarious nod on the Oct. 19 episode of the NBC sketch show, which sent her and other women …
Americans may spend an extra hour in bed this weekend as the clocks “go back” for daylight saving time, but parents of little ones may not be so lucky. Luckily, pediatric sleep consultant Amanda (@dreamologybyamanda_) promises she has strategies to get your kids to wake up later this Sunday. And bonus points if it means …
Grandparents, start your savings. If you hope to become a grandparent one day, make sure you contribute a little more to your retirement fund because having grandchildren is an expense you may not have considered. A recent study by The Senior List found that grandparents spend an average of $4,000 a year on their grandchildren. …
Just in time for Halloween, a new study finds that giving kids sugar when they’re really young — even in the womb — increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life. Researchers determined that limiting exposure to sugar in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life – …
Paging Dr. Bot. In a new study, researchers at the University of Kansas’ Life Span Institute found that parents trust artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, more than healthcare professionals. “Participants found minimal differences between the vignettes written by the experts and those generated by the rapidly designed ChatGPT,” says Calissa Leslie-Miller, a doctoral student …
Let the sugar comas begin—indeed, it may be better for your kids in the long run. Abbey Sharp, a Toronto-based registered dietitian, advises giving kids “unlimited access” to Halloween candy, insisting it’s actually a great way to form good habits. A nutritionist says parents shouldn’t limit Halloween treats. TikTok / @abbeyskitchen Sharp explained on TikTok …
Don’t be fooled – let them enjoy. Parents who think they’re doing a good thing by curbing their child’s Halloween candy intake may be causing far more harm than the average tummy ache from too much chocolate, an expert warns. Psychology Dr. Sheryl Ziegler warned that food-obsessed moms and dads who micromanage—for example, so-called “tonsil …
One in four American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, a new study finds, but only 13% have shared their concerns with a doctor. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. About 4.4% of adults 18 to 44 have ADHD, according to Ohio State University researchers who oversaw the …
A recent study examined the long-standing debate about the impact of smacking on children’s development. The study, published in Marriage & Family Review, found that punishment may not be as damaging to a child’s future. The study, published in Marriage & Family Review, found that punishment may not be as damaging to a child’s future. …
The average American parent gives their child 114 unique pieces of financial advice a year, according to a new study. However, parents admit that their financial advice is not always used: respondents said their child listens only about half (54%) of the time. A survey of 5,000 American parents—ages 30+ and evenly divided among 100 …