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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
When is the right time to take your kids on their first road trip?
Age 3 and a half is when kids are the most challenging to travel with, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children under the age of 13 asked respondents about the best — and worst — ages to go on a road trip with their children. When asked why this was the worst age, parents' top reason was because their little one gets bored easily (46%). Others said this was the worst age because their 3-and-a-half-year-old will throw a tantrum in the car (39%) and they don't enjoy road tripping at this age (31%). And 55% of parents have purposefully avoided traveling with their child at certain ages because of how difficult they thought it would be. Commissioned by good2grow ahead of their On The Road campaign and conducted by Talker Research, the survey found that while 3 and a half was pinpointed as the most difficult to road trip with, age 6 was found to be the easiest. Regardless of their age, parents said seven hours is the cut-off — that's the maximum length of time they're comfortable road tripping with a child under the age of 13. In those seven hours, parents are likely to hear 'Are we there yet?' 22 times (3.2 times per hour), experience 18 sibling fights (2.6 per hour) and deal with 14 tantrums (2 per hour) in the car. Perhaps it's no surprise, then, that 59% of parents surveyed said road tripping is 'somewhat' or 'very' stressful. 'Traveling with young kids isn't always easy, but our research shows that 93% of parents still find road trips to be a fun and memorable experience,' said good2grow VP of Brand Marketing Edzra Gibson. 'With our annual On The Road campaign, we want to help take the mess and stress out of family travel — so there's more room for smiles, laughter and connection for both kids and parents.' Parents said the most stressful parts of a road trip are the prep and packing (46%), keeping their child entertained throughout the journey (36%) and the drive itself (36%). The number one way parents reduce this stress? Giving their child snacks to help keep them occupied (53%). This was followed by having movies or TV shows pre-loaded and ready for the car (52%), as well as giving their child toys to help keep them occupied (47%). When it comes to the snacks they want to give their children, parents look for snacks that don't have to be refrigerated (56%), ones that are mess-free (51%) and easy to share (51%) — potentially to help prevent any additional sibling disagreements. They also prioritize snacks that come in a variety of flavors (44%) and 'better-for-you snacks' (i.e., not junk food) (32%) 'Kids' snacks and beverages are an everyday treat that helps families enjoy smooth, meltdown-free travel,' said Gibson. 'This summer, families can go the extra mile with our mess-free options with reusable packaging, packed with flavor and fun for maximum value on every adventure.' Top tips for parents taking summer road trips with their kids, based on the survey results — Pack plenty of snacks Ensure there are movies, TV shows and toys to keep their child entertained Pick a destination five hours or less away from home, to help ensure the 'perfect' trip Regardless of the length, make regular stops along the way to get out of the car Be a little flexible with the rules — maybe giving more screen time to help make it a smooth journeyTalker Research surveyed American parents with children under the age of 13; the survey was commissioned by good2grow and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between May 5–9, 2025.
New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
When is the right time to take your kids on their first road trip?
Age 3 and a half is when kids are the most challenging to travel with, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children under the age of 13 asked respondents about the best — and worst — ages to go on a road trip with their children. When asked why this was the worst age, parents' top reason was because their little one gets bored easily (46%). Others said this was the worst age because their 3-and-a-half-year-old will throw a tantrum in the car (39%) and they don't enjoy road tripping at this age (31%). 5 The survey found that while 3 and a half was pinpointed as the most difficult to road trip with, age 6 was found to be the easiest. Getty Images And 55% of parents have purposefully avoided traveling with their child at certain ages because of how difficult they thought it would be. Commissioned by good2grow ahead of their On The Road campaign and conducted by Talker Research, the survey found that while 3 and a half was pinpointed as the most difficult to road trip with, age 6 was found to be the easiest. Regardless of their age, parents said seven hours is the cut-off — that's the maximum length of time they're comfortable road tripping with a child under the age of 13. 5 55% of parents have purposefully avoided traveling with their child at certain ages because of how difficult they thought it would be. SWNS 5 59% of parents surveyed said road tripping is 'somewhat' or 'very' stressful. SWNS In those seven hours, parents are likely to hear 'Are we there yet?' 22 times (3.2 times per hour), experience 18 sibling fights (2.6 per hour) and deal with 14 tantrums (2 per hour) in the car. Perhaps it's no surprise, then, that 59% of parents surveyed said road tripping is 'somewhat' or 'very' stressful. 'Traveling with young kids isn't always easy, but our research shows that 93% of parents still find road trips to be a fun and memorable experience,' said good2grow VP of Brand Marketing Edzra Gibson. 'With our annual On The Road campaign, we want to help take the mess and stress out of family travel — so there's more room for smiles, laughter and connection for both kids and parents.' 5 Parents said seven hours is the cut-off — that's the maximum length of time they're comfortable road tripping with a child under the age of 13. Getty Images/iStockphoto Parents said the most stressful parts of a road trip are the prep and packing (46%), keeping their child entertained throughout the journey (36%) and the drive itself (36%). The number one way parents reduce this stress? Giving their child snacks to help keep them occupied (53%). This was followed by having movies or TV shows pre-loaded and ready for the car (52%), as well as giving their child toys to help keep them occupied (47%). 5 Parents look for snacks that don't have to be refrigerated (56%), ones that are mess-free (51%) and easy to share (51%). SWNS When it comes to the snacks they want to give their children, parents look for snacks that don't have to be refrigerated (56%), ones that are mess-free (51%) and easy to share (51%) — potentially to help prevent any additional sibling disagreements. They also prioritize snacks that come in a variety of flavors (44%) and 'better-for-you snacks' (i.e., not junk food) (32%) 'Kids' snacks and beverages are an everyday treat that helps families enjoy smooth, meltdown-free travel,' said Gibson. 'This summer, families can go the extra mile with our mess-free options with reusable packaging, packed with flavor and fun for maximum value on every adventure.' Top tips for parents taking summer road trips with their kids, based on the survey results — Pack plenty of snacks Ensure there are movies, TV shows and toys to keep their child entertained Pick a destination five hours or less away from home, to help ensure the 'perfect' trip Regardless of the length, make regular stops along the way to get out of the car Be a little flexible with the rules — maybe giving more screen time to help make it a smooth journey Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed American parents with children under the age of 13; the survey was commissioned by good2grow and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between May 5–9, 2025.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Miami Herald
What's the worst age to take your child on a road trip?
Age 3 and a half is when kids are the most challenging to travel with, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children under the age of 13 asked respondents about the best - and worst - ages to go on a road trip with their children. When asked why this was the worst age, parents' top reason was because their little one gets bored easily (46%). Others said this was the worst age because their 3-and-a-half-year-old will throw a tantrum in the car (39%) and they don't enjoy road tripping at this age (31%). And 55% of parents have purposefully avoided traveling with their child at certain ages because of how difficult they thought it would be. Commissioned by good2grow ahead of their On The Road campaign and conducted by Talker Research, the survey found that while 3 and a half was pinpointed as the most difficult to road trip with, age 6 was found to be the easiest. Regardless of their age, parents said seven hours is the cut-off - that's the maximum length of time they're comfortable road tripping with a child under the age of 13. In those seven hours, parents are likely to hear "Are we there yet?" 22 times (3.2 times per hour), experience 18 sibling fights (2.6 per hour) and deal with 14 tantrums (2 per hour) in the car. Perhaps it's no surprise, then, that 59% of parents surveyed said road tripping is "somewhat" or "very" stressful. "Traveling with young kids isn't always easy, but our research shows that 93% of parents still find road trips to be a fun and memorable experience," said good2grow VP of Brand Marketing Edzra Gibson. "With our annual On The Road campaign, we want to help take the mess and stress out of family travel - so there's more room for smiles, laughter and connection for both kids and parents." Parents said the most stressful parts of a road trip are the prep and packing (46%), keeping their child entertained throughout the journey (36%) and the drive itself (36%). The number one way parents reduce this stress? Giving their child snacks to help keep them occupied (53%). This was followed by having movies or TV shows pre-loaded and ready for the car (52%), as well as giving their child toys to help keep them occupied (47%). When it comes to the snacks they want to give their children, parents look for snacks that don't have to be refrigerated (56%), ones that are mess-free (51%) and easy to share (51%) - potentially to help prevent any additional sibling disagreements. They also prioritize snacks that come in a variety of flavors (44%) and "better-for-you snacks" (i.e., not junk food) (32%) "Kids' snacks and beverages are an everyday treat that helps families enjoy smooth, meltdown-free travel," said Gibson. "This summer, families can go the extra mile with our mess-free options with reusable packaging, packed with flavor and fun for maximum value on every adventure." Top tips for parents taking summer road trips with their kids, based on the survey results: Pack plenty of snacksEnsure there are movies, TV shows and toys to keep their child entertainedPick a destination five hours or less away from home, to help ensure the "perfect" tripRegardless of the length, make regular stops along the way to get out of the carBe a little flexible with the rules - maybe giving more screen time to help make it a smooth journey Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed American parents with children under the age of 13; the survey was commissioned by good2grow and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between May 5–9, 2025. We are sourcing from a non-probability frame and the two main sources we use are: Traditional online access panels - where respondents opt-in to take part in online market research for an incentiveProgrammatic - where respondents are online and are given the option to take part in a survey to receive a virtual incentive usually related to the online activity they are engaging in Those who did not fit the specified sample were terminated from the survey. As the survey is fielded, dynamic online sampling is used, adjusting targeting to achieve the quotas specified as part of the sampling plan. Regardless of which sources a respondent came from, they were directed to an Online Survey, where the survey was conducted in English; a link to the questionnaire can be shared upon request. Respondents were awarded points for completing the survey. These points have a small cash-equivalent monetary value. Cells are only reported on for analysis if they have a minimum of 80 respondents, and statistical significance is calculated at the 95% level. Data is not weighted, but quotas and other parameters are put in place to reach the desired sample. Interviews are excluded from the final analysis if they failed quality-checking measures. This includes: Speeders: Respondents who complete the survey in a time that is quicker than one-third of the median length of interview are disqualified as speedersOpen ends: All verbatim responses (full open-ended questions as well as other please specify options) are checked for inappropriate or irrelevant textBots: Captcha is enabled on surveys, which allows the research team to identify and disqualify botsDuplicates: Survey software has "deduping" based on digital fingerprinting, which ensures nobody is allowed to take the survey more than once It is worth noting that this survey was only available to individuals with internet access, and the results may not be generalizable to those without internet access. The post What's the worst age to take your child on a road trip? appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taps Across America 2025
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – There are different ways to honor the men and women who've given their lives in service to our country Traditionally, it's the playing of Taps at military services. Sometimes there's what's known as 'Echo Taps' with two trumpeters, making the tribute even more emotional. Gary Cordell and Larry Ransom founded the non-profit TAPPS Nevada in 2014 to make sure taps is played in person. Last year on 8NewsNow, Ransom told our Kamari Esquerra: 'If you've ever been to a military funeral, most times a fallen veteran will get taps via a recording (a hidden speaker inside a trumpet). We want to restore the long-held tradition of a live professional quality trumpeter to perform taps at military funerals and other veteran services.' And that's all great. But there may be something even greater. CBS News 'On The Road' Correspondent Steve Hartman: 'We started Taps Across America as a way to safely commemorate Memorial Day during the pandemic.' Anyone who plays any instrument is encouraged to take part Hartman explains how it works: 'At precisely 3 o'clock (whatever time zone you're in), musicians from all 50 states play taps in what's turned out to be one of the largest musical tributes of all time. Roughly 20,000 soloists all playing in harmony. In a country too often divded, this is the call we all can answer. So, if you play – whatever you play – please join us for Taps Across America. Thanks to all who take part in this great program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
OpenAI recruits iPhone designer Jony Ive to work on AI hardware
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- OpenAI has recruited Jony Ive, the designer behind Apple's iPhone, to lead a new hardware project for the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT. OpenAI said it is acquiring io Products, a product and engineering company co-founded by Ive, in a deal valued at nearly $6.5 billion. Ive became renowned for a meticulous design aesthetic that shaped the cultural zeitgeist during a 27-year career at Apple, which he left in 2019. He did his most influential work after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs returned to run the company in 1997. There, the two forged a partnership that would hatch a succession of game-changing products like the iPhone. The new OpenAI deal now thrusts Ive at the vanguard of AI -- a technology driving the biggest industry shift since the iPhone's arrival. The company hasn't said exactly what product they will be making but expect 'physical AI embodiments' that bring generative AI chatbot technology out of computer screens into another form, such as through a car, humanoid robot or the AI-powered glasses being developed by competitors Google and Meta, said Gartner analyst Chirag Dekate, adding that it is too early to know for sure. OpenAI said its CEO Sam Altman had been 'quietly' collaborating since 2023 with Ive and his design firm, LoveFrom. In a joint letter posted on OpenAI's website Wednesday, Ive and Altman said it 'became clear that our ambitions to develop, engineer and manufacture a new family of products demanded an entirely new company.' That's when Ive co-founded io, which was incorporated in Delaware in September 2023 and registered in California in April 2024, according to state records. OpenAI said it already owns a 23 percent stake in io from a prior collaborative agreement signed late last year. It says it will now pay $5 billion in equity for the acquisition. OpenAI said Ive will not become an OpenAI employee and LoveFrom will remain independent but 'will assume deep design and creative responsibilities across OpenAI and io.' Both OpenAI and Ive's design firm are based in San Francisco. Leading the new io division for OpenAI will be longtime executive Peter Welinder, who led robotics research in the startup's early years and more recently has been vice president of its 'new product explorations' team that delves into hardware, robotics and other early stage research. Altman, 40, can only hope his still-blossoming partnership with the 58-year-old designer works out as well as the mind-meld between Jobs and Ive. When he started his own firm, Ive derived the LoveFrom name from Jobs' observation that one way to hail humanity is by 'making something with a great deal of care and love.' Ive also chose to base LoveFrom in a historic part of San Francisco, located just near bars and cafes that were once frequented by such Beat Generation luminaries as 'On The Road' author Jack Kerouac and 'Howl' author Allen Ginsberg. OpenAI is headquartered about two miles away. Founded nearly a decade ago as a nonprofit research laboratory dedicated to safely building better-than-human AI for humanity's benefit, it remains controlled by a nonprofit board of directors even as Altman, its co-founder, has increasingly pushed it toward commercializing ChatGPT and its other inventions. It's not clear if Altman's collaboration with Ive began before or after Altman's short-lived ouster in November 2023, months after io's Delaware incorporation but before the new business was set up in San Francisco. Altman earlier this month said OpenAI was abandoning plans to drop its nonprofit governance structure but is pursuing a plan to make changes that would make it easier to access capital and pursue mergers and acquisitions 'and other normal things companies would do.'
