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Rocky Actor Burt Young Knocks Us Out

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Celebrity Interview: Actor Burt Young Although he is known for his somewhat gruff characters, actor Burt Young is incredibly soft-spoken and has a true heart of gold. We spoke with the Oscar-nominated actor at his studio in Port Washington about being Paulie from the Rocky movies, how life affects his artwork, and why he considers himself more of a po[...]

When Should Kids Start Using Deodorant? It Can Be A Stinky Situation

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At some point, you might notice that your sweet child isn’t smelling so, well, sweet anymore. In fact, they might be smelling pretty funky, especially after playing. So if your little stinker is actually, um, stinky, you might be wondering when should kids start using deodorant? You might need to dole out the deodorant sooner rather than later. But wh[...]

Sticky Lickits Stickers Can Encourage Kids To Eat Their Veggies

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When scratch and sniff stickers first came onto the scene, they were all the rage. From popcorn to strawberry-scented stickers, kids everywhere scratched (and sniffed) to their hearts’ content. The one thing they couldn’t do: eat the actual sticker. Until now. The Sticky Lickits stickers can encourage kids to eat their veggies—even yours. As a parent,[...]

This Is Why Your Kid Hates Zoom, According To Experts

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You wake up in the morning and check your schedule — and of course, there’s a Zoom meeting. But then, you look at your child’s school schedule, and (welp), they have one, too. If it feels like your family can’t escape Zoom, well, you’re right. But if Zoom meetings have both you and your kiddo wanting to hide under the covers, you’re not alone. Many peopl[...]

How To Get Rid Of Toy Clutter Once And For All

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There’s nothing like tucking the kids in bed, quietly tiptoeing out of their room — and tripping over a toy. Pain aside, it’s just plain annoying that toys seem to take up so much space in your home. And that’s when you might decide that, once and for all, you need to know how to get rid of toy clutter. But before you break out the garbage bags, you [...]

How To Get Your Child To Wear A Face Mask, According To Experts

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As more and more states relax their restrictions, parents are now finding themselves in the predicament of whether or not to take their children outside to public places. But an even greater issue might now become more relevant: how to get your child to wear a face mask. It’s not an easy feat by any means, and it’s going to take some know-how in order to[...]

Crayola’s ‘Colors Of The World’ Crayons Lets Your Child Draw Themselves Exactly How They Are

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Up until now, kids didn’t have much of a choice when it came to coloring skin tones. They were stuck using very extreme options (think black, white, brown, or yellow) to draw and color in the artistic representations of themselves and others. But no more. Crayola released its Colors of the World collection, a line of 24 new crayons that are designed to r[...]

Here’s Why Chewing On Ice Can Hurt Your Child’s Teeth, According To A Dentist

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There’s nothing like having a drink full of ice on a hot day. And since ice cubes have the added benefit of rattling around in a kid’s cup, kids might find them even more enticing to put in their mouth. But chewing on ice can hurt your child’s teeth, and even potentially do permanent damage. Before you can even address the issue of chewing ice, it’s i[...]

How To Know When Your Child Is Ready For Sleepovers, According To Experts

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Your kid comes home from school all excited and tells you that their friend invited them for a sleepover. Immediately, you go into panic mode, imagining 100 different (and scary) scenarios. What if your child gets frightened in the middle of the night and wants to come home? What if your child has an allergy and eats something dangerous for dinner? What [...]

If Your Child Is Afraid To Leave The House, Here’s How You Can Help

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The world can be a scary place in and of itself for kids. Add to that a raging pandemic, a sudden quarantine (and separation from friends and family), and home schooling, and well, it’s not hard to understand how kids might be struggling with their emotions. But if your child is afraid to leave the house due to COVID-19, you’ll need to help them address [...]