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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Parents Are Sharing the Most ‘Unhinged' White Lies They've Told Their Toddlers
Who hasn't told their toddler a white lie or two, to cease a tantrum? 'My daughter doesn't like to eat meat, so I tell her that if she takes a bite of her meat, I'll give her a point toward Disney World,' Molly Brandt, the mother of a toddler, tells Brandt, who is taking her daughter to the theme park for her third birthday, adds that 'points' will be used to purchase souvenirs at the theme park. 'She's obsessed with princesses, so I said she could buy a Rapunzel dress,' says Brandt. In a TikTok video, Brandt called for the 'most unhinged white lie you've told your 2-and-a-half year-old toddler because I'm running out of ideas.' Parents dropped the white lies they've told their own children into the comments section: 'Elmo is napping, the park is napping, the pool is napping, everybody is napping. It works for now.' 'I use Google Translate, English to English, and type something like, 'The park is closed today, due to a fire' and then play the little microphone, so Siri says it out loud when I tell my daughter I'm calling the park to see if it's open.' 'You can only watch cartoons in cars. That's why they're called CAR-toons.' 'I let my daughter try black coffee and of course, she hated it. Now, if I don't want to share my food, I tell her it's coffee-flavored.' ''Blippi and Bluey are sleeping and only Curious George and Daniel Tiger are up. Do you want to watch them?' Less stimulating shows.' ''Every person has their own swear word. So, if you hear a grownup say one, it's theirs and you can't use it. You have to make up your own words' (Makes a nonsense word).' 'We can't watch 'Baby Shark' at bedtime/night because of child labor laws.' 'I told my daughter that spinach tortellini was green cheese and she loves it.' 'I told my daughter our family dog went on vacation to the beach and sent back sand as a gift. He actually died and those are his ashes.' 'When the ice cream truck plays music, it means they're out of ice cream.' 'If she sleeps in my room or I sleep in her room, we will both get smaller. We both want to get big and strong, so we have to sleep in our own beds.' 'Taylor Swift is her grandma. It's easier than explaining who her grandma actually is and it's low-key comical.' 'Sometimes, I explain the truth in so much detail, he just gets confused and forgets what's going on.' Brandt tells the points system tames her daughter's picky eating habits. It's also good enough for Brandt, who admits that lying made her uncomfortable in the beginning. She has since justified the light-hearted fib for a greater good. Telling children white lies is generally innocuous until age 3, Dr. Deborah Gilboa, family doctor and resilience expert, tells 'Very few people have really solid memories before age 3 or 4, excluding severe traumatic events,' says Gilboa, adding that in between the ages of 4 and 6, children start to apply reasoning to their lives. Gilboa says white lies can undermine trust between family members and pave rationalization for kids to lie to their parents. 'We don't want kids to ever wonder whether their parents are telling the truth,' says Gilboa. Instead of telling a white lie, Gilboa recommends these responses when kids ask questions that adults don't want to answer directly: 'I am not going to tell you that.' 'It's not yet a perfect time to talk about this.' 'It's none of your business.' 'The other problem with white lies is, they really only work with first children,' says Gilboa, adding that older kids may tell their little siblings, 'Mom and dad lied to you.' According to Gilboa, there are two times when parents shouldn't tell white lies, even when kids are very young. First: The death of a pet, which is traumatic. 'We want kids to count on their parents to talk about hard things,' says Gilboa. 'The more important the issue, the less valuable it is to use a white lie.' Second: Threatening to leave a child in public, for example, when parents say, 'If you don't get in the car, I'm going to leave you at the park.' The outcome of the threat is always negative: parents likely wouldn't leave — and their kids know it — or, kids might believe their parents will abandon them, says Gilboa, adding, 'Neither is OK.' This article was originally published on
Rhyl Journal
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
RhuddFest set to return – what to expect from the festival
RhuddFest will take place on the fields off Station Road from June 20-22, and this year will be 'celebrating a decade of togetherness'. But this year, organiser Peter Kenway said, it's about more than just music. After suffering a stroke in November, Peter's path to recovery has been slow but full of reflection. Highlights from RhuddFest 2024 (Image: Peter Kenway) 'The time off gave me perspective,' he said. 'I realised just how important RhuddFest is – not just to me, but to the community. It's about connection, and I want it to be something our children – and their children – can carry forward.' In a tribute to the stroke ward at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, where Peter received care during his 10-day stay, RhuddFest is hoping to raise £2,000 this year to help buy TVs for the ward for the patients. He said: 'When I found out the bays don't even have TVs, it stuck with me. 'It's a small thing, but it would mean a lot to the people recovering there.' This year's event promises to be the biggest RhuddFest yet, with multiple live music stages, family attractions, and a pre-party on May 24 to kick things off in style. Live acts across the weekend such as Red Knot Chili Peppers, ABBA tribute Masters of the Scene, The Sirenz, Los Amonitinados, and more. Thrill shows include a monster truck ride-along, motorbike stunt displays, a parachute team demo, and chainsaw speed carving. There is also family fun, with a Blippi meet and greet, bubble discos, magic shows, scaly safari, craft tents, and a huge inflatables zone. The festival will comprise a main stage, kids' stage, country music stage, Welsh stage, and music stage. The pre-party on May 24 is a standalone event, with headline act Red Knot Chili Peppers, alongside HUNZZ, The Rain Dodgers, and more. There will be hot food, a bar tent and a beer garden, inflatable shark races, and a welly-wanging contest. Tickets cost £5, with the code PREPARTY5 at checkout. 'Music sounds different to me now,' Peter added. 'Since the stroke, my brain isn't processing sound properly – it all feels off-beat and out of tune. 'That's been really hard. But what keeps me going is knowing RhuddFest isn't just about music – it's about heart. 'This festival was built on friendship, laughter, and a belief in what we can do together. After everything I've been through, it means more to me than ever. 'I can't wait to stand in that field again, surrounded by smiling faces, knowing we've built something real.'
CNA
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Cocomelon to stage first live show in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands, featuring special guest Blippi
Good news for parents and Cocomelon lovers: The beloved children's franchise will stage its first live show in Singapore this September. Join JJ, Cody, Nina and the rest of the Cocomelon crew at Cocomelon: Sing-A-Long Live, happening on Sep 27 and 28 at Marina Bay Sands' Sands Theatre. Tagging along for the merriment is energetic Blippi, from the popular YouTube channel of the same name. For two straight days, you and your family can expect a musical journey filled with familiar tunes such as If You're Happy And You Know It, Wheels On The Bus and The Excavator Song. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🍀 Biz Trends Media 🍀 (@biztmgp) Tickets for Cocomelon: Sing-A-Long Live will go on sale at 12pm on Thursday (May 8), with prices ranging between S$78 and S$138. From May 8 to 11, customers can enjoy an early bird discount of 12 per cent. Tickets can be purchased via Marina Bay Sands' official website and Sistic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CoComelon (@cocomelon) Susan Vargo, head of experiences at Moonbug Entertainment which operates both Cocomelon and Blippi, said: 'This tour has captured so many hearts around the world, creating bonding moments for excited to add Blippi's voice and spirit of curiosity to the tour for the first time ever. It's a live musical experience families won't want to miss.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert De Niro Shares ‘Love and Support' for His Daughter Airyn After She Comes Out as Transgender: ‘I Don't Know What the Big Deal Is'
Robert De Niro is showing 'love and support' for his daughter Airyn De Niro, after she recently came out as transgender. 'I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don't know what the big deal is,' Robert De Niro told Variety in a statement. 'I love all my children.' More from Variety Robert De Niro to Receive Cannes Film Festival's Honorary Palme d'Or Why Robert De Niro's Mob Drama 'Alto Knights' Is Such a Box Office Disaster Robert De Niro Shares TV Shows He Watches With His 'Discerning' Two-Year-Old Toddler: 'Ms. Rachel, The Wiggles, Blippi' In a recent sit-down with Them, Airyn De Niro discussed 'stepping into this new identity,' as well as growing up as one of seven children in the De Niro household. 'There's a difference between being visible and being seen,' Airyn De Niro said. 'I've been visible. I don't think I've been seen yet.' She went on to say that 'no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight. They have told me they wanted me to have as much of a normal childhood as possible.' In the same interview, Airyn De Niro discussed her inspirations for going public with her transition. Among them was actress Laverne Cox. 'Trans women being honest and open, especially [in] public spaces like social media and getting to see them in their success,' she said. 'I'm like, 'You know what? Maybe it's not too late for me.'' After the interview went live, Airyn De Niro took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the support of her fans. 'Thank you to everyone who's been so sweet and supportive! I'm not used to all these eyes on me,' she wrote. 'Also for the folks asking if I have representation or signed to anyone, I am literally just a girl with a phone, so sorry if I miss your messages!' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025 What's Coming to Disney+ in May 2025
ITV News
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
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