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The Top Baby Names That Lead to Success, According to Study

by Tinybeans Team

We took a lot of care when choosing our kids’ names, but according to research done by University of California psychology professor Albert Mehrabian, some names lead to success more than others. In Professor Mehrabian’s book, The Baby Name Report Card: Beneficial and Harmful Baby Names, baby names were judged as good or bad depending on other people’s perception of a chosen name. Each name was ranked on how successful, ethical, caring, and fun they seemed. Scroll below to see the results.

Most Successful Girl Names

1. Madeline (From Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala”)
2. Kate (Short form of Katherine, meaning “pure”)
3. Catherine (meaning “pure”)
4. Susan (Hebrew origin, meaning “lily”)
5. Lauraine (English origin, symbolic of honor and victory”)
6. Victoria (From the Latin vincere, meaning “to conquer”)
7. Katherine (meaning “pure”)
8. Elizabeth (Form of Elisabeth, meaning “God is my oath”)
9. Morgan (From the Old Welsh Morcant, meaning “sea” and “circle”)
10. Jacqueline (A feminine form of Jacques, meaning “heel” or “supplanter”)

Most Successful Boy Names

1. Madison (From a surname, meaning “son of Maud”)
2. Thomas (Greek origin, meaning “twin’)
3. Parker (Originally a surname, meaning “keeper of the park”)
4. Kenneth (From Scottish Gaelic names meaning “handsome”)
5. David (From the Hebrew Dawid meaning “beloved” or “favourite”)
6. Robert (Germanic, meaning “famous” or “bright)
7. James ( meaning “heel” or “supplanter”)
8. Christopher (meaning “christ” and pherein, meaning “to bear”)
9. Ross (Originally a surname, meaning “headland”)
10. Steven (Derived from the Greek word stephanos, meaning “crown” or “garland”)

Note: This story was originally published in April 2017.

Once baby is on the outside, capture all your little future CEO’s most exciting moments—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

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7 Things Our Daughters Need to Know Before Middle School

By Krissy Dieruf

Powerful words can make a difference before kids head to middle school

Dear daughter,

1. Someone else doesn’t need to think you’re beautiful to make it true.

Please know that you are beautiful. And not in the least because of how your eyes and nose fit on your face or the size of your waist. You are beautiful because of who you are. Those who care about you will not only see your beauty, but they will love you for loving yourself and knowing all of your own great strengths.

Do not put the power of your truth in the hands of another to decide. Hold onto it and boldly believe in yourself. You already possess it. Whether they see it or not, it’s yours.

2. Feeling good about yourself is not a bad thing.

To know one’s own strengths is a great skill. It is necessary for success in life, love, friendships, intimacy, careers, and even physical and mental health. Do not be afraid to trust in your strengths. You can know where your greatness lies and balance it with the awareness of where your faults and struggles hold you back.

We are not meant to ignore our bright light, nor are we meant to pretend as though we lack imperfections. You may be tempted to step heel to toe to make others feel more comfortable or accepting, but we all fall off that tightrope. Your feet belong on solid ground because you are incredible and flawed. Accept both.

3. You can blame me for anything.

There will be times when you find yourself in a situation that you know is trouble. You will be faced with drinking, drugs, and other “just do it” situations that are harmful to you or that you just don’t want to participate in. And yet, what should you say? Dear daughter, say that your mom has the superhero power of knowing all and you will be indentured to a life of chores and Friday night board games with your parents forever.

I trust you to make good choices, but when you need an excuse, when you need someone to blame, I can be whatever you want me to be to get you out of a bad situation.

Related: Daughters (Who’ll Conquer the World) Need to Hear These 8 Things

4. Everyone is exaggerating.

Fear of missing out can lead to bad choices, loneliness, jealousy, and hurt feelings. When you are feeling that way, remember that pictures exaggerate the truth. A simple night of three friends sitting around staring at their own phones can look like the sleepover of the century with one selfie posted on Instagram. Filters are there for a reason, they make the image of the truth look better than it really is. Likely you didn’t miss out on anything. And even if you did, your turn will come.

5. Build up your friends; it doesn’t take away from how awesome you are.

An unfortunate lie that girls are told in our society is that we must compete with one another to be the best. Healthy competition in sports and activities is a good thing when everyone knows the rules and is on the same playing field. Unhealthy competition is unspoken or hidden; it is not acknowledged and there are no rules. It leads to covert bullying also known as relational aggression.

Magazines and movies want us to think that only one girl can be the beautiful one at a party, only one dress can be the prettiest, and only one girl can get the guy. Do not be held back by needing to be prettier/smarter/cuter/trendier/sportier than your friends. Don’t be friends with girls who are stuck needing to be better than you. Be yourself and then give your friends props for being awesome, too.

6. You are in charge of your body.

Okay, this is a serious one—the most important one on this list. I want you to close your eyes and think really hard about this now for a moment because you only have one body. And your body is precious to me. I hope your body is precious to you. I hope that you treat your body as the strong, capable, incredible form that it is.

Every part of you is beautiful and perfect, designed for anything and everything you want it to do. Listen to your body, be the driver of your vessel, treat it with respect, and others will, too.

7. I will always be here. You are always my girl.

Life is hard. And like I said, we are all just trying to figure it out. As you learn and grow and change, I will always be here. I hope you will feel the warmth of my arms around you no matter where you are, like a ribbon tethering you always to the place from where you first came. I love you more than the air I breathe. I love watching you unfold and figure out who you are and claim your path.

You already have everything inside of you that you will ever need, and I am the luckiest mom in the world to have you as my daughter. I am always on your side, I’ve got your back and am holding a spotlight over you as you learn to fly, forever your cheerleader. Thanks for being you.

Related: 7 Things My Son Absolutely Needs to Hear—& Know—Before Middle School

 

 

Krissy Dieruf is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and three children, loves to sing and dance around the house and has a soft spot for rebels and crazy hair. 

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Is Halloween Scaring Your Kids? Here’s How to Help Them Conquer Their Fear

By Sally Baird

Let’s face it. Halloween is about scaring others and being scared. It is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, but it can involve blood, gore, scary faces, loud noises, darkness, and going to stranger’s homes. Whoa! How does this fit with trying to keep children’s worry level low? With some understanding and pre-planning, the holiday can actually help children with anxiety. Here are some things to consider plus eight tips to decrease your children’s Halloween worries.

Learn Mastery over Fear

Although Halloween can be a great stressor for children and parents, it can also be the perfect time to address worries in a positive and skill-building way. Psychologists tell us that in order to master anxiety:

  • We must identify our fear
  • Eecide whether the feared event is harmful or not
  • If it is not harmful, then address the fear in a positive way
  • Keep building on the success experience

Here are two examples:

Last year, Zoe became very frightened by the scary costumes, the dark, and the noises at Halloween. This year, her parents went to look at costumes ahead of time to see that even really scary costumes were just fabric and plastic, not monsters. Then they spent time outdoors at night and made loud, scary noises for fun, showing Zoe that the dark and the noises were not harmful. Finally, together they came up with things Zoe could do when she feels afraid; like taking deep breaths, talking with her parents, and telling herself that Halloween scary things are not real. (For more ideas, here’s a book on children and worry for more ideas.)

Also last year, Jonathan became very scared of a giant yard dragon decoration and he wouldn’t even walk down the street where it was. At the time, his parents wisely didn’t force him to go down that street, but later they found a costume similar to the dragon and let him play with it all he wanted. As he took the costume on and off and made-up games with the dragon, he learned that the dragon wasn’t real and he could master the fear.

Tips to Decrease Halloween Worries & Be Safe

There are specific things you can do this Halloween to lower your child’s (and your own) anxiety.

1. Even Dr. Fauci says it’s okay to trick-or-treat this year, but do have your kids wear a mask (not with their costume mask so they can breathe better) and stay outdoors. When you accompany them, bring a flashlight and hand sanitizer.

2. With your kids, take the time to learn where Halloween originated. It is a centuries old fascinating holiday where folks used to carve turnips, not pumpkins. 

3. Help your kids learn the difference between fantasy versus reality. Tell them that the scary costumes and decorations are for fun, with only people in the outfits. There are no real monsters. Go to a Halloween store ahead of time to look at all the costumes. Then practice mastery over fear by saying “These are just pretend and silly costumes. They won’t hurt anyone.” Your kids will quickly get the hang of it.

4. Involve your kids in Halloween’s activities like carving pumpkins and creating a Halloween costume.

5. Create new family traditions for Halloween. You can read books on scary tales of monsters, spiders, or bats that have happy endings. One good book is the Shrinking the Worry Monster, which will address monsters and worry at the same time.

6. If your kids melt down during a trick-or-treat visit; stay calm, reassure your child, and tell the hostess that your child is just learning about Halloween.

7. If you are the hostess at the door, keep germ contamination to a minimum. Wear a mask, you be the one to pass out individually wrapped candy, and do not invite kids indoors.

8. If you or your child really don’t want to go out to folks’ houses this year, that’s okay. Have a Halloween gathering in your house with your family and friends. It’s really about keeping a tradition and being joyful.

Halloween doesn’t have to be a major stressor for a family. In fact, it can be a great learning experience to help children gain skills in mastering fear. So go out, enjoy Halloween, and be sure to have fun!

—Sally Baird, PhD is a retired child psychologist and co-author of Shrinking the Worry Monster, A Kid’s Guide for Saying Goodbye to Worries. See her website at www.drsallyb.com. She is available for zoom events for both kids and parents to learn ways to decrease children’s worry.

This post originally appeared on www.drsallyb.com.

I am a child psychologist who specializes in children's anxiety. I just published a top seller children's book titled Shrinking the Worry Monster, A Kid's Guide for Saying Goodbye to Worries. I love sharing ideas about decreasing worry in children, especially now. I also love to hike and bike in beautiful Pacific NW. 

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Considering an Air Purifier? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

by Kenzie Kramer
Partner Content

From school to home—and everywhere in between!—parents are paying a lot of attention to air quality these days. And while there’s a whole big world out there, you can add a helpful device to breathe cleaner in your living space: an air purifier. Since you’re no stranger to wiping sticky hands, vacuuming endless cracker crumbs and tackling a plethora of household messes, this must-have gives your air a good cleaning too! Keep reading to get everything you need to know about in-home air purifiers:

Get your air purified today with Molekule.

 

How Do Air Purifiers Work?

Air purifiers work their magic by getting rid of odors, allergens, dust and other unwanted airborne substances. (Yep, there’s a whole bunch of stuff living with us we can’t even see!). The fan component sucks in air which is then forced out through a filter, trapping pollutants—some of which can cause adverse health effects or aggravate allergies and asthma. Simply put: dirty air in, clean air out. By minimizing contaminants, the quality of the air circulating around your home improves. How’s that for a breath of fresh air?

Cool! But Let’s Get Back to Those Pollutants… What Should the Air Filter Remove?

Sources of air pollution include: 

  • Particulate matter: This is a mix of solid particles and liquid droplets of differing sizes suspended in the air (think dust and dirt). Since PMs are so small, people often don’t notice they’re even breathing them in.
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): These can be found in cleaning products, disinfectants, paints and solvents, aerosol sprays and pesticides. Not all VOCs are harmful to our health, but some may cause an allergic reaction for those with sensitivities. Although they evaporate at room temperature, they can quickly become part of the air that you breathe when using them.
  • Bioaerosols: Emitted or released from living beings, bioaerosols include mold, bacteria, viruses and allergens like pollen, dust mites and pet dander.

 

Get your air purified today with Molekule. Students, educators and first responders get a 15% discount code with SheerID verification.

Are All Air Purifiers Created Equal When It Comes to Cleaning Indoor Air?

Not all air purifiers can handle the same type of pollutants effectively. Molekule uses Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO) technology to collect and destroy (through a light-activated chemical reaction) the widest range of pollutants in the air we breathe, compared to traditional air purifiers. PECO technology traps large particles and breaks down harmful pollutants to their most basic molecular components, including VOCs, mold, bacteria, viruses and allergens. Thanks to nanotechnology, PECO is able to destroy pollutants 1,000 times smaller than what HEPA standard tests for. Better yet, PECO meets rigorous performance criteria in FDA guidance for use in helping reduce risk of viral exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus. It’s important to note that while an air purifier can help reduce exposure, it should be combined with PPE and other countermeasures suggested by government authorities.

What Size Do I Need?

This depends on where you’re using it! A small office requires a different size than a large home. Molekule has several versions:

  • Molekule Air is for large rooms up to 600 sq. ft. (large bedrooms, living rooms, and family rooms)
  • Molekule Air Mini is for small rooms up to 250 sq. ft. (studio apartments, kids’ bedrooms, and home offices) 
  • Molekule Air Mini+ has the features of Air Mini with a couple of extras including a sensor to measure airborne particulate matter levels and Auto Protect mode to regulate fan speed for optimal air purification
  • Molekule Air Pro is for extra-large rooms up to 1000 sq. ft. (open floorplans or office settings)

Ready to say peace out, pollutants? With school on the horizon, now’s the perfect time for peace of mind that you’re improving the air your family breathes at home. 

Get your air purified today with Molekule. Students, educators and first responders get a 15% discount code with SheerID verification.

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Peek at the Best Sunglasses for Kids

by Amber Guetebier

The summer sun is peeking through and with all those extra daylight hours and outdoor action, your kiddos need some eye protection. We’ve got the scoop on all the new glasses from our favorite brands. Scroll down to find your kiddo’s best new accessory.

Zenni Optical

With an average price point of around $40, Zenni Optical is a great choice for kids' sunglasses this summer. Kids can really show their own style with different tints, mirrored lenses and lots of fun styles to choose from. 

Additionally, Zenni just released its 2021 Pride Collection of rainbow frames and is donating a portion of the proceeds from this collection to the It Gets Better Project for the fourth consecutive year. 

Online: zennioptical.com

Jonas Paul Eyewear

UV protection and style galore is the name of the game when you snag some shades from Jonas Paul. With prices starting at just $19 and loads of colors to choose from, you can order a few pairs for when they (inevitably) get lost at the beach. Use their virtual try-on program to see what the sunnies look like on your kid before you order! 

Online: jonaspauleyewear.com

Weefarers

courtesy Weefarers

These adorable shades are not only sturdy enough for tiny tots, but they come in a wide variety of colors, so your little trendsetter can pick her favorite! The frames are bendable and durable and if you break or lose them within the first year, you'll get a new pair for free! Made with FDA-approved impact-resistant lenses that provide 100% UVA and 100% UVB protection, Weefarers come in sizes from 0-2 and 2-4. 

See the collection here, $24.99.

Sunski Kids

Sunski has launched kid-sized versions of two of their most popular frames: the Mini Dipsea and the Mini Headland. These sunglasses are both sustainable and stylish. The frames are made from recycled materials, there's no plastic packaging, Sunski participates in 1% for the planet, and the company is also carbon neutral. The glasses are also polarized, have 100% UV-resistant lenses and come in sizes that fit kids ages 5-11.

Buy a pair here, $38. 

JUNiA POW

JUNiA

JUNiA offers a range of sweet styles for kids with 100% UVA/UVB protection. They are as durable as they are stylish with shatterproof lenses and unbreakable hinges. Check out all of the styles in JUNiA's collection for a wide variety of sleek, chic sunglasses for kids of all ages. We love that you can shop by "lifestyle," too (adventurer, trend setter, prep school). 

Check the out at junia-co.com, $69 

Toucca Blonde Havana Brandon Polarized

Toucca Kids

These vintage-inspired sunglasses from Toucca Kids offer a classic style with modern perks like pinch-free hinges, 100% UVA/UVB protection, shatter and scratch-resistant lenses and polarization to reduce glare. They also have an extra-large nose pad for a comfortable fit. We adore the gender-neutral Blonde Havana Brandons ($49) for kiddos 2-6,  but you'll find a ton of other options at touccakids.com or on Amazon.

Real Shades Screen Shades

Real Shades

Real Shades just launched Screen Shades, designed to protect eyes not only from sun (they offer 100% UVA and UVB protection) but also from damage caused by harmful bluelight emitted from tablets, computers, gaming consoles, smartphones and more! Available in sizes toddler (2+), kid (4+), youth (7+) and adult. They also come in tons of cool colors.

$20 for kids, $30 for adults. Shop them here.

Babiators The Agent

Babiators

For parents in the know, Babiators are a first-choice for protective and stylish eyewear for babies, toddlers and bigger kids. Best part? They stay on! (Okay, the best part is how cute your kids look in sunglasses.) The Agent are among the newest glasses in the collection and are part of the Blue Series. The black frames with blue, mirrored polarized lenses are perfect for the little spy in your life. They come in sizes 0-2, 3-5 and 6+. $35

Get yours before they disappear at babiators.com.

Julbo Looping 2 for Babies

Julbo

This French eyewear line has been making stylish sunglasses for parents for years but they also make amazing eyewear for kids, like the Looping 2, designed just for babies. They're wraparound with curved temples and a flat elastic strap, hinge-free and with a reversible frame (frames are symmetrical so they won't be upside-down.)Total protection for your littlest explorer! $35

Snag a pair here. 

Real Shades Switch

Real Shades

Why have just one color when you can have two? These sweet solar-activated shades from Real Shades not only offer the 100% UV eye protection you need but they change colors when your kiddo hits the sunlight. The yellow ones change to orange; the green change to blue; the pale purple turn fuschia and the pinks go from light to bright. And at just $14.95, you can get two pairs! Plus, you can get them in three sizes: toddler, for 2+, kid for 4+ and big kid, 7+ so you can guarantee you’ll get the right fit for your crew.

Get them at realshades.com.

 

Oakley Youth Collection

Oakley

Oakley is already known for being quality eyewear for athletes and active people, so it makes perfect sense that they came up with sunnies for the smaller set. Prices range from $100-$120 and the styles include the Turbine and the Radar, as well as styles of prescription lenses perfect for active kids.

Check them out at oakley.com.

JBanZ Dual Color Frames

JBanz

From Baby Banz, these 100% UVA/UVB protection glasses offer sunglare reduction and cool color combos. Identical in style and function to the bestselling JBanZ style, these ones come in cute dual palettes: black and pink; white and black; brown and tan; and navy and white. Ideal for ages 4-10, they retail at $27.99.

Shop for them at babybanz.com.

—Kate Loweth & Amber Guetebier

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The Only Baby Carrier You’ll Ever Need To Make Travel a Breeze

by Jamie Aderski
Partner Content

So you have a baby—congrats! If you gave birth during the pandemic, you may have left a few essentials off of your must-have baby list, namely, those that make traveling easier. Well, it’s finally time to dust off those suitcases and head out to see people we love and have missed so much! 

You have probably figured out that you need a lot of gear to travel with an infant—but it doesn’t have to be that way… at least as far as carriers go! We have found the holy grail of baby carriers, seriously: We may want to have another baby now just to use this carrier—and couldn’t have come at a better time to travel and see family. Read on for seven reasons why the CUDL™ baby carrier by the baby-gear geniuses at Nuna® is the only baby carrier you will ever need.

Learn more about Nuna’s whole line of award-winning baby gear and the CUDL baby carrier here.

1. 4-in-1 Carrier

Newborn carrying? No problem. Baby wants to face in? No problem. Baby wants to face out? Got it. Now your baby is not so little anymore and getting too heavy—want to carry them on your back? Go for it! This carrier works overtime, canceling out the need to keep buying carriers for multiple scenarios. Once again, the CUDL baby carrier has your back (and can go on your back), with four carry positions that encourage healthy hip and spine development: Newborn mode, facing in, facing out and back carry. With its wide adjustability range, 24-57 inches, it’s ideal for all sizes and shapes of adults, so you and your partner can share this one fantastic carrier. 

2. Integrated Infant Booster Seat

No need to buy another item for your infant that you'll use for two months, then pawn off on someone else—Nuna's CUDL has you covered! An infant booster is included in the design for comfort and safety, with covered, locking zippers to ensure soft and safe use with babies under four months. They've also included innovative leg opening buttons for proper adjustment for smaller babies.

Learn more about Nuna's whole line of award-winning baby gear and the CUDL baby carrier here

3. Magnetic Buckles?!

Cue music and slow clap: “A moment like this, some people wait a lifetime…”. We have struggled to get a carrier on and off ourselves FOREVER—but those days are gone, and we are never looking back. The CUDL has four ergonomic magnetic buckles with MagneTech Secure Snap™. These self-guiding magnetic buckles automatically lock into place, ensuring an easy and secure attachment. No more bashfully asking a stranger to help you clip on your carrier—you can do it all by yourself!

4. Dreamy Fabric

This extraordinary carrier is made with better-for-baby OEKO-TEX® fabric verified in an independent laboratory and tested for harmful substances. Nuna thought of everything and even included two GOTS™ certified organic cotton bibs. What's so great about GOTS? It's grown without harmful pesticides, and this organic cotton is toxin-free and best for babies. Need a refresher? Just toss the removable bib in the wash or your entire CUDL when life gets too messy. And because a sweaty baby is not a happy baby, the CUDL is warm-weather ready with mesh fabric that allows air to flow... ahh.

Learn more about Nuna's whole line of award-winning baby gear and the CUDL baby carrier here

5. Hip Healthy

Because health matters, too: The CUDL is designed and acknowledged as a “Hip Healthy” product by the IHDI (International Hip Dysplasia Institute) when used as instructed. Dad joke alert: Hip, Hip, Hooray! (cue the groans.)

 

6. Winner, Winner! (Hands-Free So You Can Eat Dinner)

You want the best for your baby, and to make your life easier—you want a product that is out there winning awards; that’s how exceptional this carrier is! The CUDL by Nuna is the proud recipient of The Red Dot Product Design Award 2020, an international design competition for product design, communication design and design concepts.

Learn more about Nuna's whole line of award-winning baby gear and the CUDL baby carrier here

7. Storage. Pocket.

Because parents have their own gear to carry, too, Nuna incorporated a zip-open storage pocket on the waistband to fit your cellphone, keys and cash—brilliant!

Learn more about Nuna’s whole line of award-winning baby gear and the CUDL baby carrier here

 

—Jamie Aderski

 

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HipDot Just Dropped a “Clueless” Makeup Line & It’s So Fetch

by Karly Wood

If you grew up oogling over Cher Horowitz’ Clueless closet, this new collab from HipDot is for you. The makeup company has partnered with the Paramount Pictures hit to bring the ultimate collection that will take you straight back to the 90’s.

The Hipdot x Clueless Collection drops on May 11 and is packed with everything from eyeshadows and blush, to lip oil sets. The entire line is an homage to Cher and the gang, with plaid packaging and pre-2000 era cell phones.

The collab includes

  • The 411 Eyeshadow Palette ($32): 12 shades that include Highly Selective, Botticelli, Classic, Full-On Monet, The Valley, Homies, Phat, Totally Paused, Fashion Victim, Pretty Groovy, Doll Face, Whatever!
  • Total Bettys Lip Oil Set ($24): Includes three moisturizing tinted lip oils in red, nude and mauve
  • Totally Clueless Blush Palette ($26): Includes 4 shades
  • Clueless Collection Bundle ($82): Includes The 411 Eyeshadow Palette, the Total Bettys Lip Oil Set and the Totally Clueless Blush Palette.
  • Cher’s Locker Set Box ($108): Includes Total Bettys Lip Oil Set, the 411 Eyeshadow Palette, the Totally Clueless Blush Palette, and a collectible HipDot x Clueless pink fluffy pen packed in the Limited Edition Clueless Collector’s Box.

Like all HipDot products, the products in the HipDot x Clueless collection are vegan and cruelty-free, as well as free of parabens, talc, mineral oil, phthalates, and other harmful ingredients. For more information and to shop the Clueless collection, please visit Hipdot.com or Ulta.com and follow @hipdot on Instagram.

 

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of HipDot

 

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There’s No Wrong Way to Wear the New HipDot x Reese’s Collection

by Karly Wood

Calling all Reese’s lovers! If you have a sweet tooth that can not be satiated, you’ll want to get your hands on the new HipDot x Reeses’ Collection.

This is the first ever makeup line from Reese’s and its packed with everything you need to rock the chocolate, peanut buttery look in the best way. The collab is available beginning Thurs. Apr. 15 and features two 6-shade eyeshadow palettes, chocolate and peanut butter scented lip balms, a double-ended eye brush set, and a limited edition makeup bag set.

So what kind of goodness can you indulge in when it comes to the new line? Get ready to glam up with:

  • REESE’S Milk Chocolate Palette ($16): 6 high pay-off shades in brights and neutrals in matte, shimmer and glitter finishes.
  • REESE’S White Chocolate Palette ($16): 6 high pay-off shades in brights and neutrals in matte, shimmer and glitter finishes.
  • REESE’S Scented Lip Balms ($14): 2 tinted shades in chocolate and peanut butter scents
  • REESE’S Double Ended Brush Set ($16): High quality, synthetic double ended brushes
  • REESE’S Limited Edition Bag Set ($74):  Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Palettes, scented Lip Balms and Double Ended Brush Duo in a limited edition makeup bag.

The HipDot x Reese’s Collection is vegan, certified cruelty free, free of parabens, talc, phthalates, petroleum, mineral oil and other harmful ingredients.

You can shop the limited edition collection starting today at Hipdot.com and soon at Ulta.com. The collection will also be available online on the Hershey’s website and Hershey’s two physical stores.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of HipDot

 

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Mom-Shaming Is Not My Problem

By Deanna Pope-Toth

You don’t have to look very far (or for very long) before you see something on your news feed that amounts to mom-shaming. Yet, the more I read about mom-shaming posts going viral, the more I get a mix of emotions.

While I’m thankful there are people in the world who are reading between the lines and who urge others to stop judging parents, another part of me feels guilt and frustration because although I hate being mom-shamed, I do (shamefully and oftentimes unknowingly) partake in it myself. The more I read about mom-shaming, the more I remember that shamers are out there, “doin’ their thang.” And honestly, the less likely I am to share with other parents my stories, for fear of being perceived as THAT parent—a.k.a., the one who lacks proper judgment.

Mom shaming is not my problem, but a lack of esteem and community are. 

All parents will have preferences and many people with different preferences will take issue with any opinion on parenting that’s different from their opinion. My point isn’t to say mom-shaming is a good thing—but it exists and I’m not sure how effective “shaming the shamers” really is. How much can we combat mom shamers by telling them, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it at all?”

I’d like to think this works, but if someone is mom-shaming me either through their words, their glares or they’re pretending I’m not there, I’m certainly not going to rebut by saying, “please play nice.” Because how effective is it to mom shame…the mom shamers? “Listen here mom or regular person, you should be ashamed for shaming another mom.”

What should we do to combat mom-shaming, other than trying to shut shamers up? In more and more of the positive self-help books I dig into, it’s clear that one of the secrets to being great is learning to tune out the noise, to empower ourselves—to accept criticism when it leads to self-improvement and to leave behind the comments that are degrading. In Jen Sincero’s book, You Are a Badass, she proclaims that:

“Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team for lack of skill. Steven Spielberg, a high school dropout, was rejected from film school three times. Thomas Edison, who was dubbed too stupid to learn anything by a teacher, tried more than nine thousand experiments before successfully creating the light bulb.”

We as parents would benefit a great deal by building our own confidence in a world of nay-sayers. We would do the world a disservice by listening to bad-talkers. The world needs our diversity, our amplified voices, and opinions and we need to repel negative comments directed at our parenting st‌yles in order to keep doing what we believe is best for our children.

We moms empower mom shamers by listening to them, prioritizing them, and by internalizing their negativity. So, while building our own sense of self can help us achieve a greater sense of clarity and esteem in our own parenting choices, how do we help build up other parents too, instead of shame them (back to basics here: two wrongs don’t make a right)?

Here are some ideas to build a community of confident parents who embrace their differences: invite other parents/kids for a tea and play-date. Be a community. Compliment and look for the good in them and help them shake off negative comments and articulate feedback in a way that is geared towards their betterment, not their destruction. Seems pretty simple, yet it takes perseverance and dedication.

To recap: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” is a theme presented by many successful life coaches and urges people to stop letting others’ negative, harmful opinions influence us or prevent us from achieving greatness. As a parent, a parent-professional and a leader: we parents are leaders. Moms and dads need to embrace this, too. Taking the wisdom of author Brené Brown, a vulnerability and shame researcher: if you want to combat the negative effects of mom-shaming in others as well, allow others to be vulnerable with you and help them see their inner hero.

Hi, I'm Deanna. Mom and step-parent and I'm dedicated to positively contributing to the parenting community! 

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Should We Continue to Celebrate Dr. Seuss?

By Gay Cioffi

 

In the past, March 2nd, the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, well known as a picture book author, Dr. Seuss, was a cause for celebration. During my years as the Director of the Little Folks Nursery School in Washington, DC, on this day, children were asked to bring in their favorite Dr. Seuss books for sharing and reading aloud. Children and teachers made red and white striped “Cat in the Hat” hats. And to add to the festivities, I took the opportunity to cook up some ham and eggs —I mean green eggs and ham—to everyone’s delight!

While many were shocked by the announcement yesterday to cease publication of six of Mr. Geisel’s books, I believe that we have even more to celebrate, with this decision by Dr. Seuss Enterprise, the keeper of his legacy. Some may cry “cancel culture” at the news of this choice. But, I, for one, applaud it and appreciate the greater awareness brought to his past instances of racial stereotyping.

How can we be more sensitive to this type of transgression if we don’t point it out when we see it? In Theodor Geisel’s case, racist and anti-semitic depictions can be found in drawings from his college days, his early cartoons, and long before he became a successful children’s book author. When delving into his early work, there is no mistaking his ugly and hateful depiction of Blacks, Asians, and Jews; it is indefensible. More subtle insulting imagery of non-whites in his children’s picture books resulted in the decision to discontinue their publication.

Like all humans, artists are flawed…and full of contradictions. Still, we can “call out” their harmful mistakes while acknowledging their positive contributions. And moving forward, we all can learn from and make a more significant effort to represent all book characters with dignity and respect while acknowledging when someone falls short.

In Mr. Geisel’s case, his later attempts to instill tolerance, diversity, and compromise in books such as The Sneetches and Other Stories, published in the late fifties, can be embraced and appreciated. In The Lorax, published in 1971, readers are introduced to environmentalism and the importance of taking care of our earth. So, like Dr. Seuss himself, who grew and changed with the times, our consciousness can be broadened as well, if we welcome an honest look at the expression of others. We can take the good, leave the bad, or at least acknowledge how wrong and damaging degrading representation can be.

As an educator, parent, grandparent, and human, I know that representation is important. When children do not see themselves in books or see depictions that are negative, no matter how subtle, true damage is done. When they see others represented in a negative way, those thoughts and feelings are internalized. We all have a responsibility to think critically and call out such representation.

While I approach the idea of censorship with caution and a genuine concern for free speech and the exchange of ideas, I don’t see how the discontinuation of these six books affects either free speech or an exchange of ideas; if anything, it encourages reflection and discussion.

I am not buying the notion that we must endure offensive imagery or language because of nostalgia or the risk of censorship gone too far. Lies, hateful and hurtful visuals can and should be named. Some are more worried about being called “PC” or politically correct, than undoing the damage caused by white supremacy and white privilege. If that is where the concern lies, there is more to worry about than a publishing decision by an organization that is, after years of consideration, trying to get it right for our future and the future of our children.

In my view, it is the past acceptance or obliviousness to the subtle and not-so-subtle racist messages in books, television, movies, and advertising that contribute to the disease of racism. It isn’t the only factor that feeds it, but it plays a role, and acknowledging it as such is a step in the right direction.

Like the Dr. Seuss Enterprise, I look forward to a new chapter.

I am a parent and grandparent with over four decades of experience in early childhood education. I share my passion, wisdom and experience, with parents and the people who care for and about children at Little Folks Big Questions, where we're out to answer the questions parents face in today's world.

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