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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Are you raising a ‘living room kid' or a ‘bedroom kid'? Here's what it reveals about family quirks
There's 'room' for debate. 'Living room kids' and 'bedroom kids' have gained popularity on social media as parenting influencers discuss the terms and what they reveal about a family's dynamic. A living room child is a child who spends most of their time at home in shared spaces such as the living room, kitchen or dining room. Meanwhile, a bedroom child spends most of their time in the privacy afforded by their own space. On the 'How Married Are You?!' podcast, married co-hosts Yvette and Glen Henry discussded how their children were all in the kitchen as Yvette was preparing dinner. 'I'm like, ya'll, we have almost 4,000 square feet here and you're all right here. Right here,' Yvette laughed — but then she realized she was looking at the circumstance all wrong, remembering a discussion she had previously seen in a Reel about 'living room families.' 'I don't think that I always appreciate what I have in this situation,' she realized. 'Like the gift of all this togetherness that we are going to look back on one day and say, 'oh my gosh, I miss that.'' Whether your child is a living room or bedroom child goes deeper than where they spend their time — it's about why they spend their time in these spaces. As the Henrys explained in the caption of the Instagram video, which has garnered 1.2 million views, 'living room kids feel safe' — they're 'loud, goofy, all up under you because they belong here' and aren't trying to escape from anything. The space they're in 'feels like home.' On the other hand, they wrote that bedroom kids retreat, isolate and go quiet 'because the shared space doesn't feel like it's for them.' 'Listen, we're not saying every child's personality is the same,' they clarified. 'But sometimes the mess, the constant chatter, the chaos in your living room? That's the sound of safety. Of comfort. Of connection.' Whitney Raglin Bignall, associate clinical director of the Kid's Mental Health Foundation, a nonprofit promoting children's mental health, agreed with the sentiment that parents should feel overjoyed that their children feel comfortable enough to be in these shared spaces. She also asserted that children may spend more time in their bedrooms to avoid any stressors caused by family conflict. 'Safety could play a role,' she told USA Today, adding that other factors could play into the situation as well, such as the child's age, personality, culture or time of year. For example, some people are naturally more introverted than others, and some prefer more solitary activities such as reading. Children might choose to spend more time unwinding in their bedrooms during the school year, too, Dr. Thomas Priolo, a child psychiatrist at Hackensack Meridian Health, explained to the outlet, since they are more socially stimulated by school and extracurricular activities when outside of the home. And as children enter their pre-teen and teenage years, they tend to retreat to their bedrooms because they 'will want to be more independent and feel responsible for themselves, and having a space for themselves in their room allows them to take control,' Priolo said. 'As children get older, it becomes more important and more of a conscious decision.' Some families may have designated playrooms for children to spend time in while parents unwind in so-called 'adult spaces.' 'It's also about how families accept and welcome children's play, their toys and personal items in communal living spaces rather than requesting that these are kept in their bedrooms or separate spaces,' Dr. Martha Deiros Collado, a clinical psychologist, told Newsweek. She added that allowing toys and games in communal spaces 'sends out a loud message that children are not mini adults. It communicates: children live here too and we let them take up as much space as adults do.' However, Priolo noted that it's not a bad thing to have a kid who wants to spend more time in their bedroom — but red flags should be raised if a kid who normally spends time in shared spaces starts to retreat into their bedroom. 'Rather than viewing it as 'living room' versus 'bedroom kids,' the best way to view it is as a house and making sure that kids feel safe no matter where they are,' he said. Raglin Bignall added that it's OK to shift from a 'living room parent' to a 'bedroom parent' every once in a while to recharge, especially since it can become overwhelming. 'Everyone needs breaks. You can't have people around you all the time,' Raglin Bignall said. 'It's great to have communal and family time and build family belonging but it's also important to think about when are you making sure you have time to fill your cup.'
Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
M'sian Fans Accuse G-Dragon's KL Concert Organiser Of Lying About Bot-Removing Measures
Just when fans thought (or rather, hoped) that the situation couldn't get any worse, it did. Earlier this week, Malaysian VIPs (BIGBANG fans) were left furious after learning that the majority of pre-sale tickets for BIGBANG's G-Dragon (권지용)'s upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur had been snapped up by foreign buyers using a ticketing bypass. Many took to social media to criticise the organiser, Star Planet Malaysia, for allegedly allowing scalpers to jump the queue and secure tickets that, according to fans, should have been prioritised for local buyers. While the organiser claimed that measures had been put in place to prevent scalping, fans were quick to accuse the company of dishonesty, saying the issue had not been properly addressed. Here's what happened: General ticket sales for G-Dragon's two-day concert in Kuala Lumpur went live yesterday (Thursday, 29th May) at 2pm. VIPs rushed to the ticketing site to secure their seats, only to find that others appeared to have gained access to the queue earlier than expected. This, unsurprisingly, led many to suspect that the scalping issue remains unresolved despite repeated pressure on the organiser to take action. One fan even provided screenshots showing their attempts to purchase tickets. While all this was unfolding, Star Planet Malaysia posted on their official Facebook page, stating that they were in the process of removing bots to ensure local fans could purchase tickets with ease. However, despite these assurances, around 300 tickets were reportedly sold within an hour, even as fans took to social media to complain that they were unable to get past the payment process. Star Planet later removed the aforementioned Facebook post, adding to suspicions that tickets were indeed being snapped up by insiders and foreign buyers. As expected, Malaysian VIPs were outraged by the outcome. Some have reportedly filed police reports against Star Planet over suspected ticket mishandling, while others have launched petitions calling for the organiser to be replaced ahead of G-Dragon's upcoming concert. We also received a screenshot of the now-deleted post where fans accused the organiser of lying about the bot-removing process (as seen above). Regarding the 300 tickets in question, an Instagram user who goes by @/ posted a Reel bragging about successfully purchasing all 300 passes for the concert and reselling more than half, as shown in the screenshots above. This misstep quickly drew backlash, with many accusing the individual of using a bypass to secure the tickets. Although the video has since been deleted, fans were quick to capture screenshots as evidence. A few also posted their conversation with the scalper, who showed no remorse for their actions. Earlier today (Friday, 30th May), Star Planet issued an official statement, announcing that they will launch a further investigation into the matter and that any scalped tickets identified would be cancelled immediately. These cancelled tickets, they added, would be made available for purchase again at a later date. Despite the statement, fans remained unconvinced and continued to question whether the organisers were genuinely taking action, particularly as the issue of tickets purchased by foreign buyers using a bypass was not directly addressed. Regardless, the situation has clearly spiralled out of control, and it remains uncertain how the highly anticipated G-Dragon concert will proceed. Sources: Twitter (1)(2) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 1
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Delhi-based man makes GRWM Instagram trend video in moving Metro, here's what he says about the Reel going viral
What do you get when you mix the Delhi Metro, a morning commute, and a skincare and makeup regimen? A viral moment, by the looks of it! In the most unexpected glow-up of the week, a get ready with me (GRWM) video filmed inside a moving coach of the Delhi Metro's Yellow Line has exploded on Instagram, amassing over 2.6 million views, 83.5K likes, and 1,430 comments. This has quickly turned its creator, Seikhohao Haokip aka @ into an overnight social media darling. Filming on the fly, the 28-year-old started the video by showing his products— a pink blush, tinted lip balm, and lightweight hair gel. Beginning with the blush, blending on the apple of his cheeks and tip of his nose, Seikhohao follows it with more blending. Next comes the quick application and pout test of the lip balm. And finally the hair gel. One scrunch, style, quick 'fit check later, he changes the shot to show him 'otw to office' in an auto rickshaw. A post shared by @ Seikhohao, also known as Ryan among friends, tells us that the GRWM in a metro video, a spur-of-the-moment idea, was actually his first venture in filming while travelling: 'I try to avoid rush hours so I do not disrupt anyone's commute.' But did he get any side-eyes or uncle stares? He answers with a laugh, 'I do get a handful of weird looks from random uncles!' Quickly garnering 2.6 million views, 83.5K likes, and 1,430 comments, Ryan's regular commute turned him into a (mini) digital sensation — with several beauty influencers taking to the comments section to express support. Sahira Taneja wrote, 'SLAYY', and Diipa Büller-Khosla commented, 'The lipbalm!!!' The love doesn't end here — the comments are full of heart emojis, fire reactions, and viewers appreciating both the boldness and the vibe. One commenter jokes, 'Corporate Majdoori - Pookie Edition,' and another replied in the same vein, 'Pookie employee. Boss's favourite'. Others also hailed his routine, asking for tips and remarking: 'Bro's skin is glowinggggg!' But what really won over social media was a man in the background wearing a pink T-shirt and seemingly very interested in the routine. Viewers did not miss him. 'HE GUY IN THE BACK WANTED TO BE A DIVA AS WELL,' commented one, and another wrote, 'The bro in pink is interested!! Teach him too'. Another shared their own (appreciative) envy, commenting, 'The guy behind seemed jealous, I would be too! You slayyeeddd.' And of course, the quintessential shipper: 'Someone at the back is falling in love with you.' All this attention later, did Ryan expect to go internet famous? 'No, I did not,' he admits, adding, 'But I'm thankful for all the love I've received on the Reel. It motivates me to make more creative content.' Well, one thing is clear. The internet stans a good skincare and makeup routine!
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
So, you can't even watch Reels without 2X speed? Experts have something to say
You know something's off when you're watching a soulful rendition of a favourite song at 2X speed. In an anyway 30-second snippet, you hit the 2X button to focus on that one line you love the best."I subconsciously developed the habit of watching Reels at 2X speed and didn't think much of it, until one day, I caught myself doing the same with a video of one of my favourite songs," says Manya, a 29-year-old working professional from Delhi."My brother, who's also a music lover, was sitting next to me and pointed it out. That's when it really hit me. My attention span was probably further deteriorating," she Reels, which is already a short-form video format, at double speed has become the new normal for Instagram users. In March this year, the platform introduced a feature that lets users fast-forward a Reel by simply long-tapping on either edge of the screen. Do you also find it difficult to complete tasks without being distracted by your phone? (Photo: Unsplash) 'Today, we're globally launching the ability to play an Instagram Reel at 2X speed. This has been a highly requested feature from our community, and we hope being able to fast forward helps give you more control over your Reels experience as you connect with friends over content you love and enjoy,' Instagram move came after Meta extended the time limit for Reels to 3 sped-up content - A generic trendOther video platforms like YouTube and TikTok have already introduced this feature. Even on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video, viewers can fast-forward movies and shows.'I am an avid movie watcher, but it pains me when I'm in a theatre and find it impossible to skip a boring scene. Whenever I watch a movie at home on a streaming app, I skip unwanted songs and even scenes that I feel aren't substantial,' says 31-year-old Tanisha, admitting that she isn't very proud of this new content consumption habit she has it's not new for people to use this feature with long-form videos, applying it to already short video formats raises may seem like just another feature, getting used to it can significantly affect your attention span, cognitive abilities, and even relationships. This could possibly be the reason why you find it hard to read a book or watch a movie without a phone in your on our behaviour, attention span'Our tolerance for both slow and deep content has diminished because of this development. Our brains develop an intolerance toward slow-paced content, including deep conversations and long books as well as peaceful moments, because we constantly experience fast-paced content,' says Sheena Sood, psychologist and counsellor, P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre in Mumbai.'The fact that people now prefer watching even these fast-paced videos at double speed suggests they are becoming increasingly impatient. Even a second feels longer, and they want to get to the point faster. This implies that our baseline for patience and tolerance of content length is continually shrinking,' adds Dr Vishnu Gade, consultant, psychiatry, Arete if you watch short videos at 2X speed, you may find it harder to learn new things or pay attention to the details when a loved one is speaking to you - that's what health experts overload and time pressure are among the key reasons why the 2X speed on Reels (and also in general) has people hooked on experts agree that occasional use of 2X speed, especially for previously seen content, does not cause harm. But it is likely to be a problem when everything, including music, feels slow to is clear that this new normal of consuming short-form content is certainly not without a list of cons. And it is not just limited to altering your attention watching Reels or short clips at double speed increases the risk of superficial engagement. In simple words, you may not be connecting deeply with the content, which eventually results in lesser information comprehension is another by-product of faster playback.'Faster playback will impair understanding of complex ideas like maths, chemistry, and problem-solving things. Because the speed is increased, the person's capacity to understand and grasp the whole concept may sometimes be reduced,' explains Dr decreased creativity, impatience in real life, weak empathy, impaired emotional engagement, fast talking, and emotional instability can also develop as a subsequent short-form content at double speed further fuels our addiction for instant gratification and rewires how we process information.'Platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels already cater to short bursts of content, and the 2X speed feature amplifies the demand for instant gratification. This constant dopamine stimulation can impair our brain's ability to focus deeply, making it harder to engage with long-term content or real-life conversations. It's not just about shorter attention spans – it's about rewiring how we process our information altogether,' says Dr Vikram Sharma, senior consultant neurologist, CARE Hospitals, a nutshell, experts say that there is a long-term cognitive and emotional impact which influences how people think, feel, learn, and relate to media and interpersonal news: Attention span is trainableBeing able to maintain attention on one task at a time and completing them suggests you have a good attention span. You need it to learn new things, to build relationships as it lets you be fully present and helps with deep also need a good attention span for mental peace. Mental health experts say a scattered mind generates feelings of anxiety and dissatisfaction that people can't even are ways with which you can mitigate the impact of watching sped-up content and re-train your attention span. It starts with small yet consistent steps. Like, challenging yourself to have tea without checking your phone. Or, taking short screen breaks several times a multitasking, essentially. And reduce digital distractions. You can use features like DND, silent mode to stay away from your phone while working, reading a book, or performing any other deep work or focus time management. A simple (not really) way to that: 'Sit without interruptions (while working) for 25-minute sessions, take a 5-minute break, then restart. Gradually, increase duration to train the brain to stay focused longer,' suggests Dr Gade.'The brain needs fifteen minutes without interruptions to reorient itself properly. The activities such as reading, handwriting, drawing and cooking serve as helpful tools to rebuild attention skills,' adds stepping out into a park, observing nature, and taking a break for 15–30 minutes without any digital distractions to relearn your focus well, exercising regularly, eating brain-friendly foods (like omega-3 fatty acids, green leafy vegetables, nuts and water), and avoiding processed food and meditating will also and indulging in activities like reading books, puzzles, painting, playing a musical instrument, or learning a new language is a must. They enhance cognitive Reel advertisement
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Jaipur: 4 workers die after being sent into septic tank to collect gold residue
Four labourers died, and four others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases inside a septic tank at a jewellery factory in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The workers were sent into the 10-foot septic tank of the factory, located in the Sitapura industrial area, to extract gold and silver from the residual incident happened at the factory of Achal Jewels on Monday evening. Of the four injured, two are in critical condition, while the rest have been discharged after primary workers had initially refused to enter the tank, citing extreme heat and the risk of toxic gas formation. However, they were persuaded by the factory management after being promised of extra money. Initially, Amit and Rohit entered the septic tank. Within minutes, they began to lose consciousness and cried out for help. To save them, fellow workers - Sanjeev, Himanshu, Arpit, Ajay, Rajpal, Mukesh - entered the tank. However, they all lost consciousness due to workers were then brought out of the tank and rushed to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. However, Sanjeev, Himanshu, Rohit and Arpit were declared dead on police officer Surendra Singh said the workers were employed by a contractor and were involved in refinery tasks at the jewellery manufacturing making jewellery, fine particles of gold and silver get accumulated in septic tanks during the chemical washing process. Over time, solid sludge containing residues of these metals settles at the bottom. Factories usually recover these by employing sanitation teams have been sent to the site and a formal investigation has been launched into the Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the BJP-led government's inaction in implementing safety measures for sanitation workers and procurement of cleaning machines. Gehlot said at least 10 sanitation workers have died in recent months while cleaning septic Reel
