This 'Positive' Parenting Phrase Is Actually Super Painful For Your Child

Lobacheva Ina on Unsplash shares parenting hacks for dealing with toddlers who won't listen, including leaving healthy snacks in plain sight for them to eat, asking them to do tasks in a silly way to diffuse tantrums, and using chants like 'march, march!' to redirect their behavior. Calling tasks 'projects' can also motivate them to help with chores. These strategies have been found to be effective in managing toddler behavior and encouraging cooperation. Full Article

The Sacred Cenote in southeast Mexico is a 60-meter-wide limestone sinkhole in Chichen-Itza, serving as a symbol of life and spirituality for the Maya people, as well as a site of human sacrifice with over 200 bones found in its waters. This eerie cenote in the Yucatán Peninsula, surrounded by sheer cliffs, is a popular destination for underground swimming, showcasing a network of natural tunnels carved out by rainwater seepage. The cenote holds thousands of...

In a photo by Adrian Swancar on Unsplash, the author confesses to being a nail-biter, a habit that affects around 20-30% of adults according to Psychology Today. Chronic nail biting, known as onychophagia, can have detrimental impacts on health, including dental problems, fungal infections, and tissue damage. To stop nail biting, experts recommend keeping nails short, using bitter nail polish, getting manicures, wearing gloves, identifying triggers, and keeping hands or mouth busy. Additional support is...

A child described as a "pedestrian" by gardaí was struck by a car in Portlaoise, resulting in a fatal accident. The driver, a woman in her 40s, was unharmed, marking the second road tragedy in the Midlands that day. In a separate incident in Westmeath, a quad bike rider in his 20s died, with a male passenger injured and a motorcycle rider in critical condition. Full Article

Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson plays Benedict Bridgerton in episode 1 of Bridgerton season 4. Benedict is looking for something missing in his life as his brothers are now married. Sophie, a new love interest for Benedict, joins the cast as an Earl's daughter forced to work for Lady Araminta Gao. The season focuses on Benedict and Sophie's forbidden love story, starting at Lady Violet Bridgerton's masquerade ball. The season explores class...

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal road traffic collision in Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co Laois, where a five-year-old boy was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the hospital. The female driver of the car involved was unharmed. A technical examination will be conducted on the road, which will remain closed overnight. Additionally, a separate fatal collision involving a quad bike and motorcycle in Co Westmeath resulted in the death of a man in his...