Month: April 2020

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Funny Ways That Kids Amused Themselves in the Old Days

Do you ever sit and wonder how kids managed to entertain themselves in the days before any kind of screens? Or how parents managed to do things like make dinner, do laundry, or take a shower without the kids destroying the house?

I do, let me tell you, because whenever I assume my kids can behave themselves for 10 minutes alone, I am always disappointed. And usually in for a bunch more work.

So let me tell you, I was all ears when hearing kids did actually find ways to entertain themselves in the days before the Internet and television.

5. Kick the Can

Photo Credit: Flickr,Orin Zebest

It’s sort of like a miserable version of hide-and-seek – kids would hide, It would find them and put them in “jail” behind a can. If one of the kids still free managed to run up and kick the can (yelling “all ye, all ye, out and free!”) without being tagged, then everyone went free while It replaced the can and began anew.

Until he was like f*ck this and went home, I imagine.

4. The Trussed Fowl

A 1907 book of party games described this game as follows:

“Trussing consists of firmly tying the wrists and ankles, bringing the elbows down below the knees, and slipping a stick under along one elbow, under both knees, and over the other elbow.”

Then, two trussed children lay down foot-to-foot and attempted to flip the other over using only their toes.

Nothing about this seems enjoyable or fun, unless you’re the adult watching two kids who can’t escape struggle on the ground.

This was definitely invented by parents who needed a break!

3. Dog Fight

Photo Credit: Google Books

Two people on all fours strapped belts around their necks and yanked at each other while the other players watched and barked encouragement.

I’m not sure what the object was, but I mean. I wouldn’t mind seeing this happen.

2. Catch and Pull

Photo Credit: Google Books

Kids in gym class would divide into teams on either side of a line, then run at each other and grab any available body part. They would then use said body part to drag the opposing player to your side of the line until only one remained.

Sort of like dodgeball, but more touchy-feely.

1. Hot Cockles

In the Victorian Era, a group would gather, and one member would lay his or her head in another’s lap while the other party-goers took turns hitting them from behind. The object was to guessing who was beating your a**, and if you did, I assume you got to leave before things escalated uncomfortably.

This is the most Victorian thing I’ve ever heard of and it’s definitely going in a period romance novel someday.

I’m going to suggest some of these to my kids just to see their faces!

Have your kids gone to great lengths to combat boredom without electronics? Share with us in the comments!

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A Song From ‘PAW Patrol’ Might Inspire Your Kid to Keep Washing Those Hands

We’re all paying more attention to how well and how often we wash our hands these days. Hand-washing is, of course, “one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of terms to others,” according to the CDC.

So we should always be vigilant about doing it – and encouraging our kids to do it – if we don’t want to spend half our days dispensing medicine, filling up humidifiers, and wiping noses.

Kids will be kids, though, and they just don’t understand why “wasting” time singing songs at the sink is so important. They’d rather be playing with toys, running around outside, annoying their siblings, or watching television, right?

Photo Credit: YouTube

Enter Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Skye, and all of your toddler’s favorite pup crew, PAW Patrol, with a song that just might have them shimmying and washing and not fighting you as they remember to wash all on their own.

Photo Credit: YouTube

The tune is just over 2 minutes long, age-appropriate, colorful, and catchy – in short, the kind of song your kid will absolutely ask you to ask Alexa to play while they wash up after using the bathroom or just being a filthy child.

Photo Credit: YouTube

As they do.

The lyrics are helpful, too, explaining the why of the whole washing hands business by starting out with “When there’s a chance that you’ll get sick/The best gift that you can give/To your friends and neighbors/To help keep them well/Is a simple little trick/We just wash our hands like this.”

Image Credit: YouTube

They also go through the proper hand-washing routine, in order, in a section of song that lasts exactly 20 seconds – clever pups!

Make sure you take advantage of this little gem the next time you’re helping your little get those sweet hands nice and clean!

Do you have any other good ideas for washing your kids’ hands?

Share with us in the comments!

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Moms Talk About the Longest Their Kids Have Gone Without Washing Their Hair

Scientists and health experts all agree that washing your hair every day isn’t the best thing, health-wise. That said, you do probably want to make sure your kids, who get sweaty and dirty at a more frequent rate than adults, wash their hair fairly frequently.

But there’s just so much drama involved, right?

If you’re guilty of pushing the hair-washing limits because you just don’t want to deal with it, well, these 13 moms are going to make you feel a whole lot better about your choices.

13. This seems like a popular line to draw.

“We wash once a week.” – Wendy

12. That’s… a long time.

“Haha haha, so long (and such a regular occurrence) I can’t even tell you how long! One time when [my daughter] was around 2 she ended up with cradle cap again and I seriously couldn’t remember the last time I had put shampoo on her head.

It had to have been weeks. I did bathe her… just not shampoo. She washes hair about once a week now that she’s older.” – Amanda

11. Because it’s an ordeal.

“Up until this year, my kids (6 and 8) only bathed on Sunday nights. So I would say the longest they’ve gone without hair washing? Probably eight or nine days on a week where bath got thrown off. Now they have a ‘quick wash’ bath mid-week most of the time.

They love baths but won’t bathe alone yet and I hate baths. Bath time in our house can range from the entire bathroom soaked to a shattered glass shower door, so sorry if my kids are stinky.” – Alice

10. Boys just wanna be dirty.

“I think my son has gone almost a week. Both long-haired girls look like little dumpster scavengers if we go over two or three days so they get more frequent hair washings.” – Allison

9. To each their own!

“We are a family of slight hippies that believe that building up a little grime is good for the immune system. They bathe every two to three days unless they get extremely dirty and are washed that day, but hair can go a week. My rule is to adjust if they smell and if they don’t smell, it’s fine.” – Sandra

8. It’s to keep the lice away!

“Both of my kids have dry hair so we go about a week between washes, probably two to three times a week in the summer when they’re sweaty. I even put hair oil/leave in conditioner in it and it’s still dry. Also, lice do not like dirty hair so I convince myself it’s for the greater good!” – Melissa

7. Wait until his first poop-splosion.

“My youngest will be 2 months [soon]. The closest thing to a bath he’s ever had was his baptism (which was only a sprinkle not a dunk)!” – AJ

6. It’s a good rule to have.

“Mine wash their hair with shampoo once a week (and have for years) and it never looks greasy. They always bitch about having to take a shower — ‘It’s so inconvenient! It’s [sibling name]’s turn to go first! Why do we have to be clean!’ — and then linger there for 30 minutes talking about how great a shower feels…” – Elise

5. Activity level matters.

“As a mom with derm[atological] issues … I’ve tried not to “over-wash” my kids from birth to protect their skin. For hair, I would say the longest they have gone is five to seven days, but my son washes his hair much more frequently now that he plays sports almost daily and gets sweaty.” – Christy

4. Ethnicity can play a role in what’s normal.

“My daughter, who is black and wears her natural hair in box braids or cornrows, generally goes two weeks between washings. This is pretty typical. With white kids it’s different.” – Marisa

3. The weeks really do fly by.

“We aim for every two to three days, but lately life just seems too hectic to schedule baths and showers… plus come on, it’s cold, and we all have dry skin. So it’s been more like every four to six days, with occasional hose-downs if it’s warranted. I don’t think we’ve exceeded six days… but I wouldn’t put money on it.” – Liz

2. Same with my boys.

“[My son] washes his daily, but he is usually sweaty and nasty. [My daughter] washes with conditioner, so it’s been a while since she has used actual shampoo. Maybe last summer?” – Candy

1. Eh, life happens.

“Two and a half weeks. Definitely. She was sick and then we were busy and by the time the weeks passed, I had not even noticed. To be fair, we usually wash her hair every Sunday after swim — so it’s only once a week on the regular.” – Trish

I’m feeling like super mom already – mostly because showers and baths are my husband’s purview. Heh.

What’s the longest you’ve gone without making sure your child cleaned their hair?

Confess in the comments!

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Here are Some Family Games You Can Play When You’re Stuck Indoors

If there’s any kind of trick to entertaining kids (or any kids too young to have their own electronics and life and stuff) indoors for hours on end, I sure would like to know what it is.

Everyone gets stir crazy, whether it’s weather or you know, our current situation keeping us away from the great outdoors and friends and the like.

If you’re looking for some great family games to pass 30 minutes or an hour, we’ve got you covered with the 7 suggestions below.

7. The Spider Game

Prep Time: None

Realistic Time It Might Entertain Your Child: 20 minutes

Setup:

Find a crib or stroller-sized blanket, or kitchen napkins/rags.

How to Play:

The “spider” holds the blanket, ready to toss it over their “prey.” Kids run while the spider tries to toss their “silk” and if it touches you, you’re caught.

Photo Credit: Unsplash,Ann Danilina

6. The Copycat Game

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Realistic Time It Might Entertain Your Child: 15-20 minutes

Setup:

Clear a section of a room so everyone can move freely – carpeted or grassy surfaces work best in case you end up on the ground.

How to Play:

You do an activity, action, or movement – anything you like – and get your kid to follow along. March, touch your toes, do a dance move, jumping jacks, whatever. If you kid is older, they can also take a turn being the leader.

5. The Pillow Game

Prep Time: None

Realistic Time It Might Entertain Your Child: 3 minutes

Setup:

Wrap your child in a towel after their bath and have them lay on their stomach. Put your head gently on their back.

How to Play:

Your “pillow” will begin to move (probably), you wonder aloud why your pillow is wiggling and maybe it’s not a pillow. The kid is supposed to act like an animal stuck in a towel while you guess what they are.

Photo Credit: Wallpaper Flare

4. Chair Hat Toss

Prep Time: 1 minute

Realistic Time It Might Entertain Your Child: 10-15 minutes

Setup:

Turn over a chair so the legs stick up, then find a hat.

How to Play:

Toss the hat toward the chair, trying to get the hat to hook onto the legs. If you want to make it more complicated, each leg can have a different point value.

You can also spend some time having your kids make DIY rings out of rope or cardboard.

3. The Camouflage Game

Prep Time: None

Realistic Time It Might Entertain Your Child: Way too long

Setup:

Designate a Counting Zone and stand in it.

How to Play:

Count down from 20 while the other players hide within eyeshot. When you hit zero, find the other players without moving. If you can’t find them all, call ’15!’ and put your hands out. The hidden players run up, high-five you, and hide again.

Photo Credit: pxfuel

2. Balloon Tennis

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Realistic Time It Might Entertain Your Child: 30-60 minutes

Setup:

Prop two chairs 10 feet apart and tie a string between them. Inflate a balloon or two and then hand out fly swatters.

How to Play:

Same rules as tennis, but you might need an extra rule about how many times players can hit a balloon on their side of the net, since it doesn’t move the same as a tennis ball. Use a simpler scoring system and play family doubles if your kids need help getting into it.

1. Arm & Leg Tag

Prep Time: None

Realistic Time It Might Entertain Your Child: 5-15 minutes

Setup:

Get together in an open, soft-carpeted area away from furniture and other hard edges.

How to Play:

When a player’s arm or leg is tagged, they can no longer use it. They’ll have to put their arms behind their back or hop on one leg, etc. If they lose all four limbs, they’re out.

Photo Credit: pxhere

I’m definitely going to try some of these with my boys!

Do you like these suggestions? Do you have any to add?

Let us know in the comments!

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People Recall the Movies That Totally Traumatized Them as Kids

We all have a movie that we watched as kids – the one we had a feeling somewhere in the middle of our viewing that we should definitely not be watching – and it has stayed with us forever.

What yours is might have something to do with your age (I think there are many GenXers who thought Return to Oz was some kind of nightmare before other people remembered it too), but there are some scary movies (like Hitchcock) that are inter-generational.

The movie that traumatized you doesn’t have to be scary, though. As you’ll see, sometimes it’s the saddest ones that make you feel as if you’re never going to be okay again.

Twitter user Ashley Bower asked the question and kicked things off with her own response – Jumanji. The original, of course, and sort of an odd choice, maybe.

Below are 13 of the most relatable responses, complete with images that will bring those moments back, full force.

13. Great, now I’m going to have nightmares. Again.

12. There are so many horrifying parts of this movie.

11. An achievement in animation…and frightening children.

10. Does anyone still drive behind these trucks?

9. Maybe THIS is why fewer Millennials are having kids?

8. I could have gone my whole life without seeing this again.

7. I am also suspicious of birds. Especially ones that are smarter than my toddler.

6. Also the flying monkeys…holy crap.

5. There is not a single scene in this movie that isn’t terrifying.

4. His job was to CATCH CHILDREN.

3. It’s definitely some kind of cautionary tale, that’s for sure.

2. Nightmare fuel, for sure.

1. Stahhhhhhhp it.

Mine is probably Return to Oz or Land Before Time…

Though I’ve seen plenty of actual horror movies in my life that still rear their ugly heads when I’m home alone at night.

What would your answer be? Share it with us in the comments!

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Questionable Poop Prank Parents Are Pulling on Their Kids

One of the fun things about parenting is getting to prank your kids. Freaking them out is just payback for all of the sleeping nights and endless anxiety they’ve gifted you with over the years, right?

I mean, along with embarrassing them in front of their friends once they hit middle school, it’s one of the main entertainments of parenting.

That said, these kids’ reactions to this “poop prank” might leave you wondering exactly how you’re supposed to feel.

Photo Credit: Twitter

The prank is simple. A parent smears melted chocolate on their hand, then asks their kid to hand them some toilet paper and “accidentally” gets some of the “poop” on their hand in the process.

Kids are shook, y’all. Like this kid who learned he has a fairly sensitive gag reflex.

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And these two, who are just…stunned.

This kid (much like myself) had no idea how to feel about what just happened.

Poop challenge on Bryce ??

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I’m kind of with this kid, who just kind of laughed disbelievingly through his obvious discomfort.

Basically my go-to reaction.

Then there’s this little sweetie, who has been raised with compassion for her own mistakes, clearly.

I think this is fairly harmless, as pranks go, and the results are pretty funny.

If you try it on your little ones, make sure to share the results with us – we could all use a laugh these days!

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Dagen H

The most logistically complex event in Sweden’s history was when Sweden switched their entire traffic system from the left side of the road to the right side in a single day in 1967 called “Dagen H”.

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Classic Tweets You Need in Your Life ASAP

Some twitter jokes are so good they just keep popping up over and over again. You might even say that history retweets itself. But don’t say that. Because anyone who hears you will slap you right across the face. But you could. Because it’s true.

To illustrate what I’m talking about, here’s a collection of 10 classic and/or soon to be classic tweets that deserve a long legacy.

10. Just soak it all in

9. Winnie the Ew

8. Also, there’s some cracks you might step on

7. She’s the opposite of Anakin

6. Gotta keep a pasta-tive outlook

5. I drink therefore I am

4. We’re totally getting to it

3. All dressed up to sell me car insurance

2. Love me tenders

1. It’s part of being a groan-up

Obviously, most of those belong in a museum. Which is why I’m campaigning for the next Indiana Jones adventure to be subtitled “…And The Bomb-Ass Like Ratio.”

Who’s your favorite person to follow on twitter?

Let us know in the comments.

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