For those lucky enough to be born in March, count yourself among a select group of creative dreamers who are empathetic and optimistic. According to studies (and a smidge of astrology, if you believe in that kind of thing), here are eight cool traits and factoids that make March birthdays special.

Looking for other months? Check out interesting facts about people born in April, people with February birthdays, and facts about people born in May.

You might end up with a night owl

According to this sleep study published by the National Library of Medicine, sleep habits are affected by when you’re born. The findings suggest that kids born in spring and summer tend to stay up later than those born during the winter months due to the increased photoperiod directly after birth, which leads to phase delay (your body telling you it’s nighttime and therefore bedtime) of the human circadian system.

March is a month of dreamers and heroes

Those born under the sign of Pisces are also charismatic, affectionate, and generous. If you’ve got a Pisces baby, support their boundless imagination with plenty of pretend play, creative outlets, and games. Because those born under this half of March’s zodiac sign are empathetic, they’ll go above and beyond for their loved ones. 

The birthstone for March represents youth, good health, and hope

The aquamarine gem is a luxurious blue, and while it isn’t considered a precious stone, is often associated with not only good health and hope but a feeling of calm, trust, and fearlessness. According to Truly Experiences, sailors used to carry aquamarine with them on sea voyages for protection, as the semi-precious gem was thought to be the treasure of the mermaids.

March babies have pretty good eyesight

While winter-born babies have the best vision overall, babies born in spring have been shown to have better eyesight than their summer friends, according to a study of 300,000 military applicants. A co-author of the study explains that babies born in the summer months have a 25% chance of becoming nearsighted. The reason? The study suggests that the cause might be long-term exposure to natural light in early life.

Solitude is a must for some of those with March birthdays

Pisces babies (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) love people, but they love solitude just as much. Known as super creative and imaginative, March babies enjoy getting lost in their thoughts and are content to spend time alone.

March babies are romantic and soulful

Guided more by intuition than by structure, those born under the sign of Pisces are ideal partners and friends. They tend to be compassionate and have an open heart that forgives and forgets easily. They can tap into the feelings of their loved ones and be empathetic, which is a plus in moments of conflict.

There are plenty of celebrities with March birthdays

Famous people like a little extra luck too! People born in March share their birthday month with lots of famous people, including Justin Bieber, Shaquille O’Neal, Chuck Norris, Queen Latifah, Reese Witherspoon, Bruce Willis, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Park, and more.

—with additional reporting by Karly Wood

 

From parenting hacks to tips to get us through the tough parenting days, TikTok delivers

You either love TikTok or you hate TikTok, but if you fall into the latter, hold up for just one second and hear us out. Yes, TikTok is sometimes questionable, but there are some real gems of wisdom and advice that we’ve seen on the video platform and have personally tried out—resulting in some rock-star parenting moves. So if you aren’t too sus of TikTok parenting advice, check out these tried-and-true favorites below.

Toys are overrated. Especially for toddlers.

@holly_at_home_

#greenscreenvideo just trying something different 😂 #momtok #playpen #dramaticplay #experiment #tryingsomethingnew #momhumor #jokes #parentinghack

♬ original sound – holly | motherhood

Sometimes all you need is water and a paintbrush for a moment of peace.

@nannyamies

Quick, simple and effective! I leannon this a lot! 😉✍🏻🙌🏻 #childcaretip #parentinghack #toddlerhack #children #imbored #childcare #toptips #parentsoftiktok #parents #mumlife

♬ In Da Club – Instrumental Hip Hop Beats Crew

Silence is more terrifying than screaming.

@deal_family

MASS CONFUSION AT THE END!🤣 #parenting #parentinghumor #parenting101

♬ sonido original – Isandrep oficial

 

Duct tape is all you need to bring some quiet into your home (for the toys, not the kids).

@nicolestorydent

I hear the songs of their toys in my sleep. Trust me voluming down is better for everyone. #momlife #millennialmom #parentinghumor #relatable #humor #toddlermom #momsover30 #toddlerlife #honestmomconfessions #badmomsclub #momtruths #parentinghack #momtok

♬ original sound – Nicole Story Dent

Finding “unicorn mom friends” is hard. SO hard.

@annaleegrace15

And they do exist!! So if you havent found yours yet, keep looking!! ❤️ #momlife #momsoftiktok #babiesoftiktok #toddlersoftiktok #marriedlife #husbandwife #momtok

♬ original sound – Annalee

Spontaneous cuddles are always a good idea. PS: This 100% works for big kids too.

@nubiabrownn

Best reaction ever. ❤️🥰 #cuddlechallenge#toddler#mifamilia

♬ original sound – James Blake

Finger hearts has given us a new way to say goodbye to our kids, all while spreading the love.

@yourkoreandad

Sorry about my messy hair, but hope this answers your great question @naruek_gui #yourkoreandad #fingerheart

♬ original sound – Nick Cho @YourKoreanDad

All parents lose their temper—even Molly Sims—and that’s okay.

@mollybsims

And it works like a charm🍷 cc: @The Variety Show, this is hilarious 😂

♬ original sound – mollybsims

This 30-second lesson in gratitude might change your life.

@davidchoe

I Get To > I Got To #gratitude #mindfulness

♬ Steven Universe – L.Dre

This grocery shopping cart hack is a genius move for those of us who have kids that are getting too big to lift.

@lauren.clutter

MOM HACK for the grocery cart! Thanks for the tip @shannonldoherty 🤯 #momhacks #momcontent #thetiktokmom #parentingtips #CanYouWorkIt

♬ original sound – LAUREN

Our kids eat cauliflower and don’t even know it thanks to this secret-ingredient smoothie recipe.

@kianatom

3 secret ingr for creamier healthier smoothies. Frozen cauliflower rice (low cal. very nutritious), frz banana & spinach. #smoothies #foryourpage #fyp

♬ original sound – kiana_tom_flexappeal

Growing avocado trees (and learning a bit about science) is our new jam thanks to all the plantspo on TikTok.

@its.all.green.to.me

What I mean when I say I grow Avocados 🥑 #avocado #avocadovers #avocadoseed #avocadosarmy #avocadoqueen

♬ Originalton – Hi

Two Words: Cheerios. Sand.

@ellethevirgo

🌞🐠🌴 #fyp #sensoryplay #upcycling

♬ Laxed – Jawsh 685

Having older kids really is leveling up so hang in there, toddler parents!

@jagarcia728

Their first time going inside without mom or dad to buy something 😂😂 #parenting #parentinghumor #parentingdoneright

♬ Cool Kids (our sped up version) – Echosmith

Additional reporting by Andie Huber

 

UPPAbaby has recalled certain RumbleSeat accessory adaptors because they can become detached, posing a fall hazard to children. So far, the company has received 135 reports of detachments and 77 incidents resulting in injuries that include two broken noses.

The accessory attached to UPPAbaby strollers with two plastic adaptors and impacts RumbleSeat Models 0252, 0917 and 0918. The adaptors were sold at baby and children’s speciality stores from Oct. 2014 through Jul. 2019 for $180 to $200.

photo: Courtesy of CPSC

To see if your RumbleSeat is part of the recall, you can locate the model numbers on the underside of the seat, and also check if your adaptor has yellow tabs, per the photo above. Parents can also head to uppababy.com to get more info.

If your adaptor does not have yellow tags, stop using it immediately and contact UPPAbaby via the website to fill out information for a free replacement adaptor set.

––Karly Wood

 

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Did your kiddos find themselves reading during the pandemic? A new survey says they’re not alone.

Epic, in partnership with Morning Consult has just released a report on the habits and reading preferences in kids taken from a survey of parents. The report, titled Read All About It: A Report on the State of Kids’ Reading Habits and Interests During the Pandemic, combines the result of the survey on the activities and feelings kids had during the pandemic with date taken from Epic’s data team. What did it find?

photo: iStock

The report found that children of all ages increased their reading, resulting in improvement of their wellbeing. 2020 found that kids read an extra hour each month, read for fun four or more times per week and that they read for 20 minutes each day.

Most importantly, parents reported they felt that 69 percent of kids were happier after they read and close to 75 percent said their children were more creative, curious and willing to try something new.

Kevin Donahue, co-founder of Epic shares “It’s a dream for us to see that the data reflects one of the founding principles of Epic: to inspire curiosity in children and fuel their innate love of learning. Discovering that 82% of parents said their kids were eager to discuss what they read after putting down the book made us proud of what Epic has accomplished; not only in its ability to effectively engage kids in reading, but to spark family conversation and continue the learning beyond the platform.”

What else did the study find?

  • 86 percent of finished books were fiction of the books kids finished in 2020 were fiction
  • Kids read more Monday through Friday and in June and July
  • The 10 most popular search terms were animals, friendship, funny, pet, cat, bedtime, strange, monster, family and dog

 

––Karly Wood

 

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Ring has recalled 350,000 units of their 2nd generation video doorbells due to fire hazard. The battery inside the video’s doorbell can overheat when the wrong type of screws are used during installation, which leads to fire and burn hazards.

The model number of the recalled units is 5UM5E5. The doorbells have a blue light and come in two different colors: black and silver or black and bronze. Ring has received 85 incident reports of incorrect doorbell screws installed with 23 of those doorbells igniting, resulting in minor property damage. The company has also has received eight reports of minor burns. Anyone using a Ring video doorbell can check to see if their unit is included in the recall by entering the doorbell’s serial number on Ring’s website

Anyone with a recalled unit needs to stop installing or using the affected video doorbell immediately and download new instructions, which you can find here. You can also call Customer Service at 800-656-1918 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT, seven days a week, or at www.ring.com; click on help, then on Installation Services for more info.

—Gabby Cullen

All images SPSC

Check your kid’s scooter. Jakk’s Pacific is recalling MorfBoard Skate & Scoot Combo scooters with “Y” handlebars. The “Y” handlebar joint on the scooter can break, posing a fall hazard.

Jakks Pacific Recall

This recall involves Morfboard Skate & Scoot Combo scooters with “Y” handlebars.  The skateboard system has interchangeable parts that convert into a scooter.  The scooter is created by inserting the “Y” handlebar into the base board.  The scooters were sold in a variety of colors, including cyan (blue), chartreuse (yellow), lava (red) and mint (green).  An 8-character alphanumeric manufacturing date code is located on the bottom side of each skate deck that is sold as part of the Skate & Scoot Combo.  Only scooters with the following manufacturing date codes are included in the recall:  0049VE01, 0128VE01, 0238VE01, 0328VE01, 0598VE01, 0718VE01, 0878VE01, 1068VE01, 1168VE01, 1278VE01, 1458VE01, 1508VE01,1598VE01, 1858VE01, 2068VE01, 2328VE01, 2398VE01, 2478VE01, 2548VE01, 2508VE01, 2568VE01, 2958VE01, 3198VE01, 3258VE01, 3537VE01, 3628VE01.

Jakks Pacific Recall

Consumers should immediately take these recalled scooters with the “Y” handlebars away from children and contact Jakks Pacific to receive a free replacement “T” handlebar.

The company has received 18 reports of the “Y” handlebars breaking with one injury when a child fell resulting in a bloody nose.

These scooters were sold at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Meijer, BJ’s Wholesale Club stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and morfboard.com from February 2018 through August 2020 for about $100.

Consumers can contact Jakks Pacific online at www.jakks.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page or toll-free at 855-602-5464 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Mon. through Fri. for more information.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Jakks Pacific

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Parents may be feeling stretched too thin worrying over camp being cancelled and an unknown plan for the school year. Starting today, “Camp Panera” is here to give parents a break, offering free kids’ entertainment, and for 2,500 lucky parents, gift cards for a kids meal to take one item off their ‘to-do’ list. Panera has partnered with lovable kids’ band Koo Koo Kanga Roo on an interactive variety show to provide a virtual camp experience. 

Camp Panera

To watch the show and learn how to win a free $20 gift card, go to PaneraBread.com/CampPanera.

“We understand how tough it is for parents this year, and we empathize with those that are taking on so many roles, from camp counselor to cafeteria cook, so we wanted to find a way to help,” said Eduardo Luz, Chief Brand and Concept Officer for Panera Bread. “That’s why we created Camp Panera, to take making lunch and entertaining the kids off of parents’ plates—even for just a half-hour. It’s another expression of our Panera Warmth – a way to show parents we’re here for them.”

Starting today, anyone can visit www.PaneraBread.com/CampPanera to tune into the Camp Panera virtual camp experience with Koo Koo Kanga Roo.

Koo Koo Kanga Roo members Bryan and Neil are taking on the role of Panera Camp counselors and hosting a variety show for families to sing and dance along. The band has a long history of being Panera fans, releasing the album “Fast Casual” in 2018, entirely inspired by Panera and featuring songs including Bread Bowl, U Pick 2 and more.

At Panera, on top of favorites like Mac & Cheese, Grilled Cheese and Broccoli Cheddar soup, kids can choose almost any item on the Panera menu as a smaller sized entree, resulting in nearly 180 menu combinations. Panera’s menu is full of freshly-prepared offerings parents can trust to be free from artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners or colors from artificial sources as defined on Panera’s No No List.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Panera

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Walt Disney World’s most iconic image is about to get a big makeover. In a statement released on Monday, Jason Kirk, Vice President for Magic Kingdom park announced that the Cinderella Castle would be receiving a bold transformation.

Coinciding with the 70 year anniversary of the the Cinderella film, the heart of the park will begin an exterior facelift starting in a few weeks. The work will continue through the summer months, resulting in a gorgeous new facade you can see in the artist’s rendering below.

The changes involve a new pink color along the upper section of the castle and tons of new gold ornamentation. While the castle is undergoing renovations, guests will still be able to enjoy Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire and Happily Ever After shows.

Keep your eyes peeled for the grand debut in early fall.

––Karly Wood

 

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