March 27, 2023

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Discipline

What Am I Doing To My Kid When I Yell?

ByJonathan Stern

Short answer: You're setting yourself up for a lifetime of shouting matches.

Attraction

5 Scientific Reasons Women Like Skinny Guys

ByLauren Vinopal

You don’t need big muscles to be attractive.

Child Development

When Can You Pierce a Baby's Ears? A Pediatrician Explains

ByPatrick A. Coleman

There are some ground rules to baby ear piecing, but for the most part it’s totally safe.

Men's Health

It’s Healthier For Some Men To Sit Down When They Pee, Urologists Say

ByLauren Vinopal

Sitting down to pee might seem embarrassing, but there's an upside.

Child Development

The Five Stages Of Self-Awareness Explain What Babies See In The Mirror

ByJoshua A. Krisch

That's a mirror (Level 1), there's a person in it (Level 2), that person is me (Level 3), that person is going to be me forever (Level 4), and everyone else can see it (Level 5).

Mental Health

Exercise Can Be More Effective Than Meds For Depression And Anxiety

ByEthan Freedman

High-intensity exercise like HIIT has the greatest benefits to mental health, according to a recent study.

Gym Dick

The Scientific Reason Exercise Gives You A Small Penis

ByLauren Vinopal

There's only so much blood in the body, and working out redistributes it away from the little general.

Child Development

The Normal Age For Children To Start Masturbating Is Earlier Than You Think

ByLauren Vinopal

Psychologists explain what is normal and when parents should be concerned.

Mindfulness

Your Guide To Not Missing Out On Your Kid’s Childhood

ByLauren Vinopal

How to tell if you're in the here and now — and more importantly, how to get there when you're not.

Neurodiversity

How To Navigate The Adderall Shortage If Your Kid Has ADHD

ByRachel Crowell

What to do if you can’t find a pharmacy that has your child’s ADHD medication in stock.

Going #2

Why Men Take So Long To Poop, According To Experts

ByDevan McGuinness

You got five minutes, TOPS.

Parenting

How To Raise A Kid Who Feels Truly, Completely Safe

ByChristian Dashiell

Kids who feel like there’s no safety net spend their mental energy being hypervigilant instead of learning and growing.

Parenting Styles

Jellyfish Parenting Isn’t Just A Silly Name

ByChristian Dashiell

The tiger parent backlash has swung the pendulum from the jungle to the deep sea. It’s not for the best.

Marijuana Woes

How To Sober Up From Weed

ByTyler Santora

Got a little too high? This is how to come down quickly.

Fatherhood

How Incarceration Is Passed Down From Father To Son

BySofia Quaglia

Mass incarceration of African American men has led to 1.1 million being imprisoned in the U.S. — 500,000 of them are fathers.

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How To Give Your Kid Allowance Like A Child Psychologist

ByJoshua A. Krisch

Can allowance actually teach fiscal responsibility?