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Sep. 23, 2023
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All Of Legend
John Legend Has More Love To Give

With a newborn at home and an intimate new album out, Legend reflects on the family philosophy of letting fans in.

Life

5 Steps Toward Becoming Less Judgmental

ByChristian Dashiell

Understanding when it’s okay to be judgmental and when it just makes you a jerk.

Conception

This Simple Test Is Proven To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant

ByTyler Santora

A promising new study shows that this readily available test can help couples struggling with fertility.

Good To Know

Are You And Your Partner A Team, Or Codependent?

ByJeremy Brown

A team says “We are in this together.” Codependency says “I can’t do this without you.”

The Fatherly Turntable

It's Time To Defend The Goo Goo Dolls' Biggest Album

ByMatthew Jackson

We don’t want the world to judge this band by that one song. Please.

Back In My Day...

Viral Thread Lists The 6 Hilarious Signs That You're Seriously Getting Old

ByDevan McGuinness

Do you like birding? Do you love solitude? Is there nothing better than a healthy meal? You might be getting old.

Flexibility

I Tried Hyperbolic Stretching And It Delivered — With One Big Caveat

ByLauren Vinopal

You could get closer to the splits in this four-week program that promises to increase flexibility. Or you could get a strained groin and a bunch of spam.

Show Your Kids!

The ‘Most Beautiful’ Meteor Shower Of The Year Is Nearly Here

ByDevan McGuinness

In a good year, the Orionids can produce 75 shooting stars in a single hour.

Cha Ching

Your Kids Bought All That Crap On Fortnite. Now, You Can Get Your Money Back

ByLizzy Francis

The Fortnite settlement is here. Pissed-off parents, rejoice!

Happy Little Trees

Bob Ross Paintings Are Impossible To Buy. This One Is Selling For A Shocking Amount

ByDevan McGuinness

Thanks to YouTube, his popularity has soared nearly well beyond his life.

Listen Together

What’s Between Cocomelon And Taylor Swift? This Ex-Wiggle Has The Answer

ByRyan Britt

Sam Moran has made the best kids' album in recent memory.

Neurodiversity

Autism Eye-Tracking Tests Are Simple And Effective — But Does Your Kid Need One?

BySofia Quaglia

What parents need to know about the new FDA-approved eye-tracking device for diagnosing autism in young kids.

Active Kids

Active Children Are More Resilient, Study Finds

ByChristian Dashiell

A new study indicates that physical activity lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol in kids, making them more resilient.

Into The Unknoooooooooooown

Don't Expect Disney To Make Frozen or Wakanda Land Anytime Soon

ByDevan McGuinness

They're expanding their parks and cruises, but they're being choosy.

Parenting

"Elephant Parenting" Is The Healthiest Parenting Style — If You Avoid These 4 Mistakes

ByChristian Dashiell

Think gentle giant as opposed to stampeding beast.

Father, Friend

Matthew McConaughey Reveals The Secret To Becoming Friends For Life With Your Kids

ByDevan McGuinness

McConaughey, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett opened up about the challenges of being both “friend” and “father” to their tweens.

Life

9 Crucial Life Skills An Award-Winning Journalist Is Teaching His Kids

ByDoug Schnitzspahn

“Learning how to be bad at something is an amazing skill. I'm terrible at so many things and I continue to be terrible at things. It keeps you humble.”