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Science Says You May Be Undermining Your Teen's Development — But Summer Is a Perfect Chance To Fix That
Summertime is supposed to be a time for adventure. Like the smart mom in The Sandlot tells her son: 'I want you to get out into the fresh air and make some friends. Run around, scrape your knees, get dirty. Climb trees, hop fences, get into trouble for crying out loud!' Yet, parents today have seemingly lost the plot. They are so focused on protecting their teens — aka, hovering around them every minute — that they are actually hindering their development. A concerning new study found that parents today aren't giving their teens freedom and independence they need for growth. If that sounds like you, then the summer is the perfect time to start. The University of Michigan Health's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital asked U.S. parents of teens ages 13-18 about their family vacation habits and discovered some interesting trends. Less than half of parents (46 percent) would let their teen stay in the hotel room alone while the rest of the family grabs a hotel breakfast. Can you imagine? I remember my family leaving to get breakfast while I stayed asleep or lay in the bed watching cable as a child. And if I needed them, I would just get up, walk downstairs in my pajamas and find them. I was staying home alone at night and babysitting my younger siblings when my parents went out by the time I was 11 years old! I can't imagine not letting a teen stay in a hotel room alone while you are just downstairs. More from SheKnows Your 18-Year-Old Is Legally an Adult Now - Here's Everything You Both Need to Know This isn't the only eyebrow-raising trend among parents of teens today. The study found that 29 percent of parents would let their teen stay at the hotel while the parents go out to dinner; 31 percent would let their teen walk a short distance to a coffee shop; and only 21 percent would let their teen split off from parents at a museum or amusement park. One in five parents revealed that they have never allowed their teen to be away from them on vacation at any point. To me, that's just sad. There's something about being dropped off at a mall or going to ride bigger roller coasters while your parents wait in line to meet Mickey Mouse with the younger kids that feels so freeing. You can get away from your parents for a while, make your own decisions about where to go, and even hang out and spend time with your similarly aged siblings if you have them. It's a fun experience, and it builds resilience and confidence. For parents who do allow teens to be away from them, 64 percent ask them to check in by phone, 62 percent ask them to stay with friends or siblings, and 55 percent stay in agreed-upon locations. Parents also keep track of their teens by tracking their cell phones (59 percent). The reasons why parents don't want their teens to be alone has less to do with how they think the teen will act (64 percent are very confident their teen would abide by their rules while away from their parents), and more to do with what they worry about happening to their teen. About half of parents (51 percent) worry about an accident or injury; 70 percent worry that their girls would be approached by a stranger (41 percent worry about the same for boys); and 47 percent worry their boys will do something dumb (only 36 percent of parents of girls worry about the same). 'Time away from parents, especially in new settings like vacations or family trips, can be an important step in helping teens build the confidence, decision-making, and self-management skills they'll need as adults,' researchers said in a statement. The Anxious Generation author Jonathan Haidt has four tenants that he believes will help teens today: no smartphones before high school, no social media before age 16, phone-free schools, and more unsupervised play and childhood independence. He gets the most parent pushback on the fourth one, he says. 'On the phone side, we didn't have to persuade anyone. Everybody already saw it, they just didn't know what to do about it,' Haidt previously told SheKnows. 'But persuading parents that they need to back off and give their kids the kind of freedom that they themselves had when they were young? It wasn't like we just put it out there and everyone said, 'Oh, of course.'' He co-founded the organization Let Grow to encourage parents to 'give young people back independence, responsibility, and free play.' Haidt told us, 'We shouldn't blame parents for 'helicoptering.' We should blame — and change — a culture that tells parents they must helicopter.' At the inaugural Future of Fatherhood Summit in New York City in June 2025, Haidt encouraged dads specifically to challenge their kids to take risks. 'Risk and fear and excitement and thrills — these are biologically necessary,' Haidt said. 'Kids need to climb a tree to the point where they're scared. And then maybe they go down, but then the next time they go higher, they need that over and over again.' He recommends starting to give your child more independent freedom at age 8, like letting your child explore a science center or similar place on their own, while you wait in the cafeteria, or waiting in the car while your kid goes into the supermarket alone to grab a couple items. 'If you protect your kids from all risk, you're ultimately hurting them,' Haidt said. 'You want your kids to leave the nest and fly. We've gotta give 'em some practice flying.' And letting them stay in the hotel room alone (or go down to breakfast alone) is a great place to of SheKnows These Podcasts for Parents of Teens Will Make You Feel Seen These Hot Famous Dads Are Making Fatherhood Look Finer Than Ever 36 Times Prince Louis Proved That the Third Child Is a Wild Card
Time Out
04-06-2025
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Millennium Park's free summer lineup includes outdoor concerts, movies and workout classes
Getting outside is a quintessential warm weather experience in Chicago, a city that is known for its massive park system. This season, whether you want to watch a movie, listen to music, or join a Pilates, Zumba, or cardio kickboxing class, head to Millennium Park where a lively lineup of events are taking place all summer long. Best part: They're all totally free. Millennium Park's Summer Film Series, which includes fan-favorite and family-friendly movies like The Sandlot, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, will be shown on a 40-foot LED screen on Tuesday evenings beginning July 1 and running through August 19. Arrive early to secure your spot ahead of the 6:30 p.m. screenings (gates open at 5:00 p.m.), held either at Jay Pritzker Pavilion or on the park's Great Lawn. You can check out the full 2025 lineup of films below: More of a music fan? The Summer Music Series features free outdoor gigs from both established professional stars as well as new musical acts, running from June 26 through August 7 at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can hear a variety of diverse music, from Brazilian rockers Novos Baianos (July 21) to Chicago-based trio Horsegirl (July 28) to soul-jazz outfit Orchestra Resavoir (August 4). Check out everyone taking the Millennium Park stage below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Millennium Park (@millennium_park) And if you want to work up a sweat, the park's Summer Workouts Series is also back again this season—happening most Saturdays through August 30, complimentary fitness classes are offered at Millennium Park, the Great Lawn, and Wrigley Square. From 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., you can stretch and sculpt with new and old friends in a series of 45-minute workouts including Pilates, yoga, cardio kickboxing and Zumba. For your comfort, bring your own water bottle, towel, and yoga mat. After your workout, head to Double Clutch Plaza where attendees earn a special perk: Flash your yoga mat between 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. for a complimentary mimosa with the purchase of an entrée.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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The Sandlot Star Patrick Renna Teams Up with Dramamine® to Revisit an Iconic Scene - This Time, Puke Free
The Advanced Herbals™ supplement line by the makers of Dramamine® is giving Americans the chance to win a vacation do-over, this time with Ginger Chews as a solution for unwelcome nausea TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Herbals™, from the makers of Dramamine®, has partnered with actor Patrick Renna, best known for his role as Ham in The Sandlot, to give the iconic character a do-over of the film's unforgettable carnival scene, but this time, sensitive stomachs are spared. Advanced Herbals™ Ginger Chews save Renna from a redo of the group-vomit scene with a clinically tested dose of ginger, allowing "Ham" to keep his cool and chew…without the spew. See the video here. "The carnival scene in The Sandlot remains one of the film's most iconic and rewatched moments. Reimagining it for the generation that grew up with the movie—and may now be sharing it with their own kids—is both nostalgic and full-circle," said Patrick Renna. "Anyone who has ever dealt with motion sickness before knows it's not much fun in real life. Advanced Herbals™ Ginger Chews make it easy to enjoy activities like carnival rides, road trips and cruises without worrying about nausea – so you can keep your vacations on track and queasy-free." Advanced Herbals™, from the makers of Dramamine®, is extending the "chew over" to one lucky group with the Advanced Herbals™ Chew Over Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will have the chance to redo a vacation at the destination of their choice, plus a year's supply of Advanced Herbals™ Ginger Chews to ensure nausea-free adventures along the way. Three runners up will also win a year's supply of Advanced Herbals™ Ginger Chews and a $500 travel fund to go towards their next vacation. To enter, U.S. residents 18 years and older can fill out a short entry now through August 31 at "Few things are more disappointing than when a long-anticipated vacation is derailed by unexpected nausea or other unforeseen mishaps," said Erica Nesbitt, Associate Marketing Director at Prestige Consumer Health. "Inspired by that nostalgic summer scene so many of us remember, we wanted to give both Patrick and our sweepstakes entrants a chance to 'chew over' a vacation in their own way—creating fun, memorable, and nausea-free moments wherever their adventures lead." Advanced Herbals™ Ginger Chews, from the makers of Dramamine®, are crafted with natural ginger extract that helps to provide non-drowsy relief from multiple cases of nausea including upset stomachs, morning sickness, motion sickness and occasional heartburn. These great-tasting chews have a lemon-honey-ginger flavor and come in a 20-pack of individually wrapped chews for on-the-go travel convenience to help fight everyday nausea moments. With over 75 years of experience, Dramamine® is the leader in nausea relief and the #1pharmacist recommended brand in motion sickness offering a variety of solutions, including the non-medicated Advanced Herbals™ line, created to help with symptoms of motion sickness and upset stomach. For more information on Dramamine® and Advanced Herbals™ products and to find a full list of retailers, visit *No purchase necessary. Must be legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C., age 18+. Ends August 31st. See official rules at Void wherever prohibited. About Dramamine®Dramamine® is the #1 name in motion-related nausea relief. Dramamine®'s range of solutions, in various forms, effectively prevent and treat nausea, dizziness, vomiting & queasiness. The brand is part of Prestige Consumer Healthcare, a leading consumer healthcare products company which markets over-the-counter products in the U.S., Canada and Australia. About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Consumer Healthcare is a leading consumer healthcare products company with sales throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company's diverse portfolio of brands include Monistat® and Summer's Eve® women's health products, BC® and Goody's® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® and TheraTears® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Fleet® enemas and glycerin suppositories, Chloraseptic® and Luden's® sore throat treatments and drops, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, Boudreaux's Butt Paste® diaper rash ointments, Nix® lice treatment, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia. Visit the Company's website at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Dramamine
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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George Wendt Was the Second 'Cheers' Actor to Die This Month
The entertainment industry lost one of its most beloved actors when Cheers star George Wendt — "NORM!" — passed away at age 76 earlier this week. Sadly, the fan-favorite character actor was actually the second Cheers star to die this month. News broke on Wednesday, May 21, that actor Michael Alaimo died on May 2 at age 86. The actor — who appeared in such iconic '90s films as Space Jam, The Sandlot, Air Bud and more — portrayed Vinnie Claussen on the 1985 Cheers episode "2 Good 2 Be 4 Real." The Season 4 episode features Alaimo's character attempting to woo Rhea Perlman's no-nonsense Carla Tortelli at the bar after sending her a letter in the mail. The ruse of the episode, however, is that the rest of the Cheers bartenders and bar patrons, feeling sorry for Carla's single status, create a fictional suitor for the blunt barmaid, causing her to turn down actual potential love interests like Vinnie. Alaimo's daughter, Gabriella Alaimo Thomas, confirmed her father's death in a statement to Variety on Wednesday. While she did not cite a cause of death for the actor, she told the outlet that her dad "passed away peacefully." The statement of Alaimo's death echoes that of Wendt's family's own announcement of his passing. Wendt — who starred in every episode of Cheers and earned six Emmy nominations for his portrayal of beloved barfly Norm Peterson — died peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, May 20. 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever," the actor's publicist said in a statement on Tuesday. "The family has requested privacy during this time." Wendt is survived by wife Bernadette Birkett, as well as their three children and his two stepchildren. He was also the uncle of fellow actor Jason Sudeikis. Wendt's longtime Cheers co-stars paid tribute to the iconic star following the announcement of his death — including Perlman, Ted Danson (who played bar owner Sam Malone), and John Ratzenberger, who portrayed Norm's best friend Cliff Claven on 11 seasons of the hit sitcom. Danson, 77, shared a particularly poignant statement about the passing of his longtime friend and co-star. 'I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' the Good Place alum told the New York Post in a statement via his rep. 'I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Travis Kelce's Sudden Change in Appearance Turns Heads on Tuesday
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, continue to keep a low profile this offseason. However, Kelce flew to Las Vegas over the weekend to support quarterback Patrick Mahomes' annual charity golf tournament. While Swift joined Kelce at the 15 and the Mahomies' event in Sin City last year, she did not attend this year. Advertisement The 35-year-old pop star still showed her support, donating a signed guitar for the foundation's auction which sold for $15,000. Kelce joined Mahomes on stage on gala night, looking very dapper in a grey suit. He also posed with the couple who won Swift's guitar during the auction. A few days later, the 35-year-old All-Pro and his older brother, Jason Kelce, premiered the new teaser for their "New Heights" podcast. After announcing the return of the show's film club, noting they will be reviewing the 1993 classic, "The Sandlot," the podcast wished everyone a "Happy New Heights Eve to all who celebrate." Advertisement While Travis and Jason did not immediately reveal this week's guest, viewers were highly distracted by the Chiefs star's appearance. Between the conclusion Mahomes' event on May 17 and the taping of the new episode, he must've spent a notable amount of time in the sun. One fan posted, "Killatrav got some killasun." One person asked, "did Travis travel close to the sun orrrr?" Another fan noted, "He was not this Tan at 15 and Mahomies gala in Las Vegas this past weekend! God when did this guy got this much LA beach?" One X user wrote, "He is killaburnt." Another person wrote, "Holy Tanned Travis." Advertisement While it's unclear where Travis got so much color and so quickly, he's reportedly renting a home during the offseason at the exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, a gated community in Boca Raton. The 8,340 square-foot mansion, a $22.5 million waterfront home includes a pool, private dock, and movie theater. Related: Fans in Tears Over Taylor Swift's Management's Message on Sunday
