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Onfokus via Getty Images Halloween is approaching and it’s time to buy the candy you pass out to trick-or-treaters. But if you want to have the best candy on the block, which kinds do you choose? Turns out, there’s more psychology behind it than you think. Many stores began stocking Halloween candy back in early

Many parents want their children to learn to play a musical instrument — in theory. But the reality might have them questioning that desire. Living with a beginner and having to hear them practice the violin or trumpet can be tough. And don’t even get parents started on the sounds of those godforsaken recorders schools

Jade Albert via Getty Images The superhero characters and stories of the Marvel films have influenced many aspects of culture, including baby names. The Marvel Universe doesn’t just dominate at the box office. Its superhero characters and stories also have a hold on pop culture as a whole ― inspiring wedding themes, clothing lines, restaurants

Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. And somehow, the spouses of Twitter continue to find humor in the minutiae of married life ― and sum it up perfectly in no more than 280 characters. Every other week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets of the

Sam Edwards via Getty Images Try one of these items the next time your neck pain strikes. Neck pain is an extremely common problem; it’s estimated about 80% of people will experience it at some point in their life. And it’s no surprise it’s so common, considering all the time we spend on our computers

PeopleImages via Getty Images Adults who have depression or a schizophrenia spectrum disorder are now eligible for a Pfizer booster shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has included some mood disorders on its list of underlying conditions that can increase a person’s risk of becoming severely ill if they are infected with COVID-19.

Siri Stafford via Getty Images Nameberry’s experts took a look at the lower end of the popularity rankings to identify names that might trend in the future. Baby name experts often share their predictions about which names will be popular in a year or two. But the folks at Nameberry recently decided to take it

Onsen Waffle-weave towels have traditionally been more common in other countries. People in the U.S. tend to take a rather ― um ― American approach to bath towels: The bigger, the better. It’s true that thick, plush towels often feel soft and luxurious, and offer a sense of comfort and familiarity. But lately, more people

You may think you left math behind when you finished school. But if you have children, you’re in for a rude awakening. Many parents have used Twitter to lament the days when their children ask for help with their math homework. Even if they manage to recall the skills they once learned, that may not

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

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said kids can go outside and enjoy Halloween this year thanks to vaccinations and a gradual ebbing of new COVID-19 infections after a devastating summer. “I think that particularly if you’re vaccinated, you can get out there. You’re outdoors for the most part ― at least

REDA&CO via Getty Images Did you know you can use the “yogurt” button on your Instant Pot to make burrata? Instant Pot fans know there are certain ingredients that go into the pressure cooker and come out tasting delicious, from chicken and rice to pulled pork. But if you make the same things over and

It’s not quite chilly enough for a big puffer coat, and it’s too cold for a jean jacket. If you’ve hung out at enough tailgates or soccer games, you know the best way to bundle up in the fall is to wrap yourself in a big wool blanket ― and thankfully, some designers have made

Sometimes it seems like children would subsist entirely off sugar if they could. That’s how many parents feel, anyway. From endless requests for cookies to refusals to share ice cream, there’s no shortage of opportunities for kids to express their love for all things dessert ― and no shortage of opportunities for parents to tweet

isayildiz via Getty Images RSV and COVID-19 have some overlapping symptoms, as well as some different ones. Here’s what parents should know. As COVID-19 cases in children continue to climb, pediatricians warn that parents and caregivers should not overlook another respiratory illness that recently surged unexpectedly: respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Both RSV and COVID-19

Tom Merton via Getty Images Instead of putting together multi-item ensembles, parents know onesies are the way to go with an infant. Onesies, bodysuits, snapsuits. Whatever you call them, if you’ve got a baby in the house then you probably have dozens of these. Technically “onesie” is a trademarked term that’s been owned by Gerber

Jasmin Merdan via Getty Images Children ages 5–11 could be eligible for COVID vaccines in the coming weeks. Here’s what parents need to know about the dosage. For months now, many parents have anxiously awaited the day when children under 12 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, wondering: What’s the hold-up? Well, the “hold-up” has