How to Recognize 'Sensory Processing Disorder' in Your Child

You know your five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. A person with SPD might not like bright lights, loud sirens, or pungent smells. However, there are also the senses of yourself in space (proprioception) and movement (vestibular). Each sensory system is a cup, says Samantha Davis, an occupational therapist withKidsplay Therapy Center. They may love spicy foods or spinning over and over on the tire swing. How do you find out if your child has SPD?...

September 19, 2022 · 2 min · 293 words · Michael Parker

Make a Stellar Breakfast With a Tub of Trader Joe's Dip

In my case, the need to use an entire tub of Trader Joes Spinach dip arose. Strata was made for this. Strata is the Italian iteration of a savory bread pudding. Have a dried up baguette you didnt get to? Four leftover meatballs from dinner on Friday? Half a container of sage thats suffering in a drawer? As long as you keep the accessories savory, you wont be disappointed. The dry bread is designed to be the soaker, because its lacking moisture of its own....

September 19, 2022 · 2 min · 333 words · Mike Gordon

What's New on Hulu in October 2022

Horror films arent only for October, but if youre going to release a reboot of Clive Barkers seminal, franchise-launching, freaky S&M, goopy body horror classicHellraiser, when else are you going to release it but in the run-up to Halloween? Hulu is doing just that, dropping director David Bruckners reimagining of Barkers original story The Hellbound Heart (which inspired his own 1987 film) on Oct. 7. Theres no full trailer yet, but theV/H/SandThe Signalfilmmaker will no doubt look to put his own gruesome spin on the materialif only by casting a woman (Sense8’s Jamie Clayton) as Pinhead....

September 16, 2022 · 5 min · 1020 words · Drew Miller

Vesna Vulovic’s 33,000 Feet Fall

The explosion tore through the fuselage of the narrow-body jetliner, breaking it apart into three pieces. The wreckage then crashed near the village of Srbska Kamenice in Czechoslovakia. But Vulovic was not supposed to be on the doomed flight. The route of flight JAT367. Image:Karel x/Wikimedia A villager named Bruno Honke discovered Vulovic when he heard her screaming amid the wreckage. Honke had been a medic during World War II and was able to keep Vulovic alive until rescuers arrived....

September 15, 2022 · 2 min · 262 words · Bryan Sanders

Lock Down Your Kid’s iPhone With These New Parental Controls

Whether you like it or not, it is now the norm for kids to have their own iPhones. Luckily,yourchilds iPhone wont be that. Add your child to Family Sharing The first step is to add your kid to Family Sharing. On iOS 16, openSettings > Family, then tap theAdd Memberbutton in the top right. Choose Create Child Account, then tap Continue. On both platforms, it’s possible for you to follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account....

September 14, 2022 · 3 min · 437 words · James Butler

The Differences Between Anxiety and Depression (and When to Get Help)

Justscroll through social mediaor watch a show on your favorite streaming platform. Benjamin Janawaysaid in an email. According to Janaway, analyzing the persons experience and behavior is one of the keys. What is anxiety? In a few words, Stea said, anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat. Anxiety manifests in people via anxious thoughts and bodily sensations, such as sweating palms or a racing heart. It can also influence peoples behavior when theyre experiencing anxiety....

September 14, 2022 · 2 min · 389 words · Ashley Perry

Amphitheater of Capua: The First Roman Amphitheater

However, it is not the oldest, since that honor belongs to the amphitheater of Capua. Seven of these busts are preserved incorporated into the Municipal Palace. At the same time, an aqueduct provided the necessary water for the maintenance of the building. This article was originally published inLa Brujula Verde. It has been translated from Spanish and republished with permission.

September 13, 2022 · 1 min · 60 words · Jessica Adams

How to Spot Counterfeit AirPods

AirPodsare awesome, trendy, andexpensive. So, how can you protect yourself against getting ripped off by a counterfeit Apple product? Im not talking about legit wireless earbuds from competitors, of which there aremanyexcellent (and not-so-excellent) options. Keep a healthy skepticism Hunting for the best deal possible AirPods deal is certainly a good strategy. But if you see a price thats simply too good to be true, it just might be. But if you see agreatdeal on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Craigslist, use caution....

September 13, 2022 · 3 min · 434 words · Cindy Herrera

Is It Really Safe to Lift Barefoot?

Neither is entirely true, of course, so lets dig into the pros and cons. Will you gross people out by training barefoot? Before we get into biomechanics, lets talk etiquette. When and where is itacceptableto train barefoot around other people? If youre at a gym, you have to play by the gyms rules. Many gyms dont allow barefoot training. (There are tons of shoes out there meant to mimic the feeling of being barefoot....

September 13, 2022 · 2 min · 385 words · Alyssa Melendez

When You Can (and Can't) Substitute Mayo for Butter in Baking

When can mayo replace butter in baked goods? When you break it down to its roots, you could see why it makes sense in baking. The mayo will fulfill its duties and lend plenty of moisture and richness to the finished dish. Nothing else will do. This is because butter plays several important roles in a lot of recipes. In shortbread cookiesand many other high-ratio, butter-forward cookiesit accomplishes all three of those jobs....

September 13, 2022 · 2 min · 304 words · Susan Cantrell

So You Need to Poop While on a Date

A little about me: I have an irrationallyshy bladder. For the most part, pooping outside of my own home is out of the question. One of my worst nightmares is clogging a toilet in my dates own home. Grappling with this fear has given me a certain level of expertise when it comes to poop-related damage control. So heres how to poop on a date without embarrassing yourself in front of your romantic prospects....

September 12, 2022 · 2 min · 359 words · Casey Rivas

The Slaves of Tromelin Island

In addition, the ship was also carrying a French crew of 140 men. Tromelin Island, formerly Ile des Sables. The impact shattered the hull and the ship began to take in water. Within two monthsProvidenceemerged from the remains ofUtile. During the transit, many men died of tropical diseases. Du Vernet requested to have a ship sent back to the islet, but the governor denied. The slaves were soon forgotten, but not by Castellan du Vernet....

September 12, 2022 · 2 min · 253 words · Adam Garcia

How Going Backward Can Help Your Relationship Move Forward

The notion of downgrading or de-escalating a relationship might sound like code for breaking up. In reality, not all relationships grow linearly. This isnt just a step for ending a sexual or romantic relationship. De-escalation can apply to a number of scenarios: Going from living together to living separately. Starting with combined finances and then deciding to manage your money separately. Creating healthy distance in a friendship who has grown co-dependent....

September 9, 2022 · 2 min · 332 words · Jillian Martinez