Kids Are Learning, Even When They’re Not Paying Attention A new study shows that children’s apparent inability to pay attention may actually allow them to outperform adults and retain information that they were told to discard in ways that adults can’t.

Things for kids to do when I die? What are some things that my kids (young adults) will need to do or can do when I die. Questions in my mind: Do my credit cards need to be paid off? How will they know the statement balance? How will they sell my car Will they have to file income tax returns on my behalf? But how do they get access to 1099-B etc that will be issued afterwards? …

Which Spanish speaking city for one month with young kids? Looking for recommendations on what town/city/country to live for 4-6 weeks. We have two young kids, they will be ages 2.5 and 6.5 when we go. We want it to be a Spanish speaking country and not super touristy so we can practice Spanish while there. We’d love to stay in one airbnb or something for the whole time and do a few short “weekend” trip…

Our neighbors like to stand in front of our yard & play “I Spy”with their kids submitted by /u/Edoodle3

Why Kids Stop Reading for Fun by Age 9 (and What to Do About It) A national reading survey by Scholastic reveals something you’re probably suspected: kids’ interest in reading often falls off rapidly before they turn 10. Scholastic calls it the “decline by nine,” and it’s heartbreaking if you’re a parent who values reading. According to the report, the percentage of kids defined as… Read more…

Thoughts on these tiktokers taking pictures of everyone without permission, including kids? submitted by /u/frostybe3r

Buy These Toys That Let Kids ‘Play’ Like Grown-Ups From Furbies, Hatchimals, and Tickle-Me Elmo to Tamagotchi digital pets, Cabbage Patch Kids, Baby Alive and even pet rocks, generations of kids have been drawn to toys that feed their need to “nurture” something the way they are nurtured by the adults in their lives. Read more…

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Cable seems to be still more prevalent for kids cartoons If many serialized live-action shows became more prevalent on streaming, why won’t the cartoons do the same thing? Primos is coming to Disney Channel and Disney XD. I know they would release it the next day to Disney+, but why would the more appealing ones still being made for cable instead of streaming? submitted by /u/DevanDrake-99

Curious if our budget makes sense for married with no kids. Both 32 years old. After taxes, I make $6610 a month, wife makes $4680 a month. Currently have $11K sitting in Checking, and $29K sitting in Savings for emergencies. No student loans, car is paid off, and got like 500 bucks on credit card. Monthly expenses ($6961 total): Mortgage: $3293 Earthquake Insurance: $64 Phones: $120 Internet: $110 Home…

‘The Whitest Kids U’ Know’ — Sniper Business submitted by /u/RealJohnGillman

Are you able to leave a pension to your kids? (Iowa) my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer awhile ago and was just given 6 months this week.. He wants to leave his pension to my brother and I, but we don’t know if that is possible. He is 67 and not married. submitted by /u/Educational-Ratio456

Teach Your Kids to Stop the Spread of Viruses Learn some simple habits you can teach your kids that will help them – and your family – stay well and head off colds and flu.

Walled-In; Or, Life in the Bathroom Hiding from My Kids “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately…” — Henry David Thoreau, Walden; Or, Life in the Woods – – – I went to the bathroom because I wished to live deliberately, to sit on the toilet while doing the New York Times Spelling Bee puzzle, and see if I could learn the solution, and not, when I came to die—probably one week from n…

Op-ed: Why this tech expert says he’d rather his kids play with A.I. than TikTok: The thought of it ‘doesn’t scare me’ Taboola CEO says he’d rather his kids interact with AI — indexing trusted information — versus learning about science, health care and life hacks on TikTok.

Make an Awesome, DIY Water Table for Your Kids This Summer When it’s hot, outdoor activities for kids is often limited to swimming. But if you don’t have a pool or splash pad, here’s how to make an awesome water table to go along with running through the sprinkler. Read more…

Aruba Resort – No Kids Recommendations Heyyo, r travel. I’m hoping to get some input on what the best experience might be in Aruba if the main requirements are all inclusive and no kids, and money isn’t too much a factor. Going to be exploring a lot but we also want to have a couple days of absolute leisure staying on resort. Any firsthand experiences? First one that came up was RI…

My kids love Furby — send help The new Furby. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The VergeI thought I was off the hook. When I told my kids the new Furby was done staying at our house, they seemed to understand. “We’ll miss you a lot, Furby!!” my six-year-old exclaimed — but there were no cries, no tantrums. They asked if Furby could play one more song. They gave it a goodbye hug. T…

A Camping Trip with Young Kids, as Imagined by Me Before Having Kids The two-hour drive on winding mountain roads is pleasant, since my twin preschoolers have only ever listened to hip indie music, so we never have to subject ourselves to a constant loop of “Baby Shark.” I whisper, “Good luck,” to the other families who are stopped along the side of the road so their kids can throw up from motion sickness. They m…

TikTok isn’t really limiting kids’ time on its app TikTok’s younger users will now be told when they’ve been watching for a while. | Westend61/Getty ImagesTeens can still click right on through the new screen time limit. Amid growing concerns (and lawsuits) about social media’s impact on the mental health of children, TikTok announced on Wednesday that it’s setting a 60-minute time limit on scre…