Mm.

Um, I was able to synthesize this into the realization that there is such a lack of, uh, literacy when it come to the body and the actual things.

We focus mostly on being pretty or being handsome, being attractive to others or coming across as successful and confident, but when it comes to just understanding how stuff works and what it actually looks like with no emotion attached to it, there's always been a dearth.

And we try to fill that, and there've been some amazing, amazing books with incredible illustrations, but I've always been a fan of photos-

Like, what, what would you say to that parent who's concerned about that?

Anyone listening to this likely got the kindergarten readiness checklist when they were three years old.

And before their child went to kindergarten, they likely taught them their alphabet, taught them their numbers.

They probably could do basic math.

And this way I can make sure that he's prepared to have all the fun.

I'm Nancy Redd, senior staff writer here at Wirecutter, and a hack that's worked for me is bulk everything.

30 pairs of underwear, 30 pairs of socks, a giant Costco box of Uncrustables.

Having more of what we need keeps us from scrambling and smooths out schedules.

Can you talk about the difference between those two categories and why someone would prefer one to the other?

Absolutely.

Okay.

So mineral sunscreens contain active ingredients that act like a physical barrier between you and UV light.

Okay.

So they scatter the sun rays before they reach the skin surface.

Chemical sunscreens contain active ingredients that that absorb uv light so and then sometimes you'll occasionally find combo sunscreens that have a mix of both uh and sunscreens are effective when applied correctly and often enough generally speaking okay mineral sunscreens the difference is that over the years when you compare them directly to chemical sunscreens they tend to be harder to rub into the skin and they leave what we you know a white cast a ghost face which is when your skin can look streaky or ashy.

sun

So can you break down what seasonal affective disorder is and how sunlight plays into it?

Okay, so seasonal affective disorder, also known by the acronym SAD, is a seasonal pattern of major depressive episodes.

So officially, it should be diagnosed by a physician, and it's actually classified as depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, but that acronym isn't as fabulous as SAD, so we basically just refer to it as seasonal affective disorder.

And a lot of people have mood shifts or energy shifts when the seasons change, in particular, in the winter.

For some people, it's mild.

You know, we've always heard of the winter blahs or the winter blues.

But for others, even if they don't recognize the pattern, it actually can present symptoms that are serious enough to disrupt daily life, and it can make you feel physically exhausted because darker months just do not provide the energy, the melatonin, um, that you need, and SAD can feel relentless.

So these lamps are designed to sort of artificially get your circadian rhythm back in line with where you want it to be, right?

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(laughs) I think one of the fun things about my position is I can honestly say I've tried the Ferraris of toothbrushes, I have tried the Pintos of toothbrushes.

I have had toothbrushes break off in my mouth, tiny little pieces that could easily choke a child or cause a health concern and so I can thoroughly say that not only are our picks great, they are as effective as the toothbrushes that are hundreds of dollars more.

You know, I- I- I will say they are perfunctory, in particular my beloved Oral-B.

I mean, it's not, it's not winning a beauty pageant anytime soon but the only thing you're gonna get different with a more expensive toothbrush is beauty, elegance and also occasionally an app but all you really need to care about is what are you willing to pay for a toothbrush that matches your bathroom decor and if that's the kind of person you are, go for it, as long as you're using that thing twice a day and it's not just a statement piece.

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It en- it encourages civic engagement.

I have found at my big age with my 14-year-old and my 11-year-old, beginning whatever the process is with hygiene with why is very important.