As adults, we understand the nuanced differences between a surprise, a secret, and something that is private. But for kids, these concepts can blur and overlap—and unfortunately, that is a fact child predators take advantage of. That’s why it’s impo…
Lees meerBefore you had kids, your car was probably in decent condition. After you had kids, every surface in your car had the potential to turn into a sticky, glittery, crumb-covered mess. But with a little cleverness and some effort, you can help keep your…
Lees meerI got a grab bag of kid-internet for you this week, including a president who isn’t completely embarrassing, a podcaster who is, the most heartwarming kick-in-the-balls that has ever been recorded, and an epic Josh battle.Read more...
Lees meerLittle kids have this way of being brutally honest in all facets of their life (that is, when they’re not telling an obvious lie about eating all the cupcakes, even as their face is smeared with icing). Many young children prize honesty and, when th…
Lees meerAfter a year without vacations, some people are a little rusty at booking travel, and scammers are taking full advantage. The Better Business Bureau has reported a spike in the number of people being scammed by fully functional, legit-looking trave…
Lees meerGoogle is updating Google Assistant with better contextual learning features that should make the digital helper more accurate. One of the changes is the ability to teach Google Assistant how to properly pronounce names—after a little bit of self-st…
Lees meerSocial media is full of gym selfies showing people beaming sweatily after a good workout. It’s also full of people complaining about gym selfies. Are those who take them self-obsessed? Attention starved? Negatively affecting how you, as a viewer, fe…
Lees meerMost every resume template includes a spot for your home address, but do you really need to include it? If you’re a privacy hawk, you might chafe at doing so, and not only because prospective employers are highly unlikely to choose to contact you vi…
Lees meerIf you’re a federal student loan borrower in a cash crunch, consider asking for a refund if you made extra payments after March 13, 2020, when the CARES Act student loan payment moratorium was put in place. The only trade-off is that you’ll set your…
Lees meerIt is not properly hot out yet, but once that happens, three things will become true: I will start to hate using my oven. I will want to invite people to my yard to enjoy a meal al fresco. I will grow increasingly lazy. None of these three things is…
Lees meer“Share ETA” is one of the best features to come from iOS 13—if you and your friends are Apple Maps users, that is. And once you’ve updated to iOS 14.5, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, you’ll be able to send ETAs to friends whe…
Lees meerSo much of parenting is about the long game. We may be raising children, but we’re really raising adults—people who, in a surprisingly short amount of time, will be off on their own, living their own lives. And how we parent them as kids will at lea…
Lees meerStrava’s heatmap isn’t new, but it wasn’t until recently that I really looked at it. This interactive tool shows where Strava users run, bike, swim, kayak, ski and snowshoe—and you can separate those activities as you browse the map. Want to look fo…
Lees meerCoffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages are good for the taste alone, but sometimes you might be thinking about their caffeine content more than the flavor. Whether you’re under pressure to meet a deadline or just dragging a bit on a Monday mor…
Lees meerAs the human of a smart, quirky herding dog, I’ve had to learn a few hard lessons about the importance of boundaries. If my pup isn’t given a job, for example, he’ll find one himself. And if anyone (especially a stranger) violates his personal space…
Lees meerRemapping a video game’s buttons is an important feature that can make gaming sessions more comfortable, make you a better gamer, and open the experience to new players. Unfortunately, not all games support customizable controls, and some only off…
Lees meerBefore they have kids, everyone has a different image in their head of the type of parent they think they’ll be. Maybe you’ll be a free-range parent, or the parent who prioritizes family dinnertime above all else. Or—better yet!—you’ll be the fun pa…
Lees meerGarlic powder gets no respect. Sure, the aroma and taste of fresh garlic is hard to beat, but in some situations, the dried stuff doesn’t just measure up, it flat-out wins. If you need a garlicky vinaigrette, marinade, or dip to taste great for lon…
Lees meerA few evenings ago I scrolled upon a video of a woman yelling about a potato. I still don’t know who that woman was, but the points she made in her video are absolutely correct, the main one being that potatoes are always good and normal thing to ea…
Lees meerA recent LendingTree report suggests that it’s an opportune time to ask your credit card lender to lower your interest rate, cancel a late fee, or waive an annual fee, noting the success rate for such requests has been over 80%. All you have to do i…
Lees meerFor about 10 years, I trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu three times a week—a consistent level, if one you’d still consider recreational. Sure, there were times when an injury or work got in the way, but for the most part I found myself tussling with other…
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