Serious Problems Caused By Incorrect Parenting

As a parent, I am constantlysecond-guessingevery decision I make. Am I being too stern, too laid back, not fun enough? Luckily, knowing the mistakes ahead of time is powerful. The problems are serious and include behaviors like negative body image, aggression, and low frustration tolerance. However, the more aware of these problems we can be, the better we can prevent them. I am constantly catching myself and trying to use more empowering language....

October 18, 2017 · 4 min · 784 words · Danny Thompson

Things About Clueless You Only Notice As An Adult

Plaid separates and knee socks. Flip phones and beepers. And plenty of “Whatever” and “As if” responses. Here are some of them. It’s more empowering than you’d think Surprise! Then there’s the scene where Cher and Tai make-up after a fight. In addition to passing the Bechdel Test, it also shows the importance of female friendship and bonding. That’s icing on the cake! He scares Lucy, their maid, just by being present within seconds of the opening credits....

October 11, 2017 · 2 min · 399 words · Monique Moore

What Really Happens To Your Body After You Give Birth

Giving birth can be a great joy. After all, becoming a mother is an incredible, life-altering experience. That’s why I took to the experts to find out what really happens to your body after childbirth. Once you give birth, your breasts fill up with milk, which can be painful. According to theMarch of Dimes, the pain should subside once you begin breastfeeding. If you aren’t breastfeeding, however, the pain could continue until your body stops producing milk....

October 11, 2017 · 2 min · 322 words · Terry Molina

What Really Happens To Your Body When You're Depressed

For others, however, the signs may not be quite as obvious. “So many people overlook physiological symptoms.” Fatigue We all feel burnt out from time to time. In fact, according to a study published by theU.S. Aches and pains Along with fatigue, Derrick says many people with depression experience aches and pains. “Some tend to unconsciously hold their breath,” explained Derrick. “Your low back holds a lot of tension from external and internal stress,” she told me....

October 11, 2017 · 2 min · 262 words · Timothy Dorsey

30 Fascinating Facts About Barbie

What is one of your earliest memories? Chances are Barbie was involved. She’s an important piece of cultural history and an iconic nostalgic figure for many people. Perhaps because she has been around for so long, Barbie has a few skeletons in her closet. Barbie has a slightly creepy past. She wasn’t meant for kids Want to hear something disturbing? The original doll that inspired Barbie was not meant for children at all....

October 10, 2017 · 8 min · 1539 words · Devin Boyle

Celebs Who Have Kids That Nobody Knows About

Can a secreteverbe kept in Hollywood? But then there are some celebrities that keep their personal lives totally off-limits. In June 2018,rumorsstarted circulatingthat they are reportedly expecting a second child. In aninterview withGQ, Hardy said that he had “no desire to be a star. I’d like to be normal.” I just want to be any normal man with my family." In an interview withThis Morning, Winslet explained, “We don’t have any social media at all....

October 10, 2017 · 3 min · 528 words · Craig Walker

Whatever Happened To The Girl From Dirty Dancing?

Although a 2017 television remake tried to capture some of that charm, it was ultimately a flop. So just what has Jennifer Grey been up to since carrying that watermelon? We’ve got the answers! While Grey only suffered bumps and bruises externally, the accident left her with emotional scars. “I became America’s sweetheart within five days of the accident,“she toldPeoplein 2010. It didn’t feel good to be the toast of the town....

October 4, 2017 · 3 min · 573 words · Audrey Robertson

Baby Names That Mean Something Totally Inappropriate In Another Language

Chloe Chloe is such a cute name, right? Randy There are actually a couple reasons that people might giggle at the name Randy. As if that weren’t bad enough, in Hindi the word “randi” means “prostitute.” People aren’t letting themselves be put off the name, however. Pete Usually short for the name Peter, Pete isa very popular namethroughout the world. There, “pete” is a slang word for fellatio. Not exactly the best name meaning, but it’s definitely not the worst....

October 3, 2017 · 2 min · 385 words · Brenda Diaz

What Gal Gadot Was Like Before All The Fame

She is very proud of her Jewish heritage and has previously spoken about it during an interview withTotally Jewish. “I want people to have a good impression of Israel. She toldRolling Stonethat she had a “sheltered” life, adding, “There was no TV-watching. It was always “Take a ball and go play."' Always with wounds and scratches on my knees.” Which undoubtedly shaped how they would approach life and hard work as adults....

September 29, 2017 · 2 min · 400 words · Sophia Stephenson MD

Lindsay Lohan's Brother Is Actually A Model Now

Lindsay Lohan’s brother Cody Lohan wasborn on June 16, 1996. Unlike his sister Lindsay’s penchant for always being in the headlines, Cody went mostly unrecognized. But Cody was actually at the show the year before as well. The above photo is from New York Fashion Week 2005. He captioned the photo, “State Champs. Couldn’t have asked for a better group of dudes to win it with. He’s into surfing and skateboarding Cody Lohan’s athletic pursuits extend well beyond the soccer field....

September 25, 2017 · 2 min · 244 words · Daniel Garrett

Things About Beauty And The Beast You Only Notice As An Adult

TheDisney adaptationof the classic tale came along in 1991. Lefou singing about Gaston’s charms is more than a faithful sidekick trying to boost his friend’s morale. “He’s confused about what he wants. It’s somebody who’s just realising that he has these feelings. And Josh [Gad] makes something really subtle and delicious out of it.” He has until his 21st year to reform his ways or be stuck in his beastly form forever....

September 25, 2017 · 3 min · 455 words · Thomas Stuart

Celebs Who Debuted Bold New Looks In 2017

Celebrities are style chameleons, often changing their looks for roles (or in between them). Still, the rate at which Hollywood has been switching things up so far this year feels practically unprecedented. From bold buzz cuts to hot hair hues, the stars turned 2017 into a year of transformation. Here, you might check out some of the most memorable celebrity metamorphoses to date. In full disclosure, though, these chic-shifters may give you a serious case of makeover envy....

September 22, 2017 · 4 min · 809 words · Austin Bell

Actresses Who Did Serious Training For A Role

“I feel so much better now. When you feel strong, it changes everything your posture, the way you walk. I look at photos from five years ago and think, Whoa, I was too skinny.” “Alison would be jumping off ropes and landing on people and flipping. I wanted to get her resilient so she didn’t launch the risk of injury,” he said. “The producers asked me to gain 10 pounds of muscle....

September 19, 2017 · 5 min · 968 words · Wendy Chapman