rachasuk/E+/Getty Images If Bluey — aka the greatest family show of the past 10 years, I said what I said — has taught anything over the years (and it’s taught us so, so much), it’s that play is the key to accomplishing just about anything with a child. Want them to learn to regulate their behavior? Make it a game! Want to parent through a hangover? Make your inability to move a game! (Yes, that’s really an episode.) Now, Instagram creator @cray_gardens has come up with the perfect game for when you need to clean the house and entertain your...
What Is “Fexting” In Relationships? An Expert Weighs In On Fighting Via Text
Pekic/Getty Images Texting has pretty much taken over how we communicate with each other. Seriously, does anyone pick up the phone anymore? Texting is fast and convenient, so when you want to tell off your partner for being late for dinner again, it makes sense that you would do it over text. But next thing you know, you’re in a full-blown argument, sending off hurried messages, tons of exclamation marks, and maybe even the odd passive-aggressive emoji. This behavior — fighting over texting — is known as "fexting," and while it’s commonplace, clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Manly, author of Date...
Report Shows Mental Health & Suicide Risk For LBGTQ Youth Across U.S.
Frazao Studio Latino/E+/Getty Images A new report released by the Trevor Project took a closer look at mental health among LGBTQ+ youth across the U.S. and what parents and allies can do to best support them. The report comes as a rise in discriminatory policies and hateful political rhetoric has pushed many LGBTQ+ young people to consider moving states. The impacts of the political environment are clear in the report: 90% of LGBTQ+ young people said that recent politics negatively affected their mental health. The picture painted of LGBTQ+ mental health is bleak. The Trevor Project found that 39% of...
How To Refresh Your Skin After Winter, According To A Dermatologist
Milan Markovic/E+/Getty Images You know it’s the dead of winter when no amount of even your favorite moisturizer or face oil will totally eliminate your dry skin. Harsh cold and winds all winter long can really take their toll — a survey from CeraVe actually found that 83% of people notice changes to their skin during the season, with 69% citing dryness as their biggest concern. As spring finally comes around, how can you kick the flakiness and tightness of your skin to the curb and start anew? Here are five simple steps you can take to help your skin...