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Exotic Baby Boy Names Perfectly Sourced From Faraway Lands

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Is your dream for your baby boy to become an adventurous world traveler? Well, then it totally makes sense that you would want to name him something that sounds like it came from one of the faraway lands that he might someday visit.

Exotic baby names are also great because they are an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to your family's heritage. From the lush lands of Ireland to the culturally rich homeland of Italy, we've rounded up some of our favorite baby boy names from other countries.

Irish boy names

Irish boy names are cool and unique, without being over the top or hard to spell. Many Irish names are well-known and regularly show up at the top of many popular baby name lists, but there are many lesser-known but equally cool Irish boy names. Check out some of our favorites:

Exotic baby boy names
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Spanish boy names

Thanks to super-sexy celebs like Javier Bardem and Enrique Iglesias, Spanish boy names are hotter than ever. These names are not only cool in Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico and Argentina, but also translate well here in the United States.

More: Looking for Cool Names for Your Kid? These Baby Boy Names Have Real Swagger

Italian boy names

Italian names are masculine and full of rich culture and meaning. These names practically "sing!" Here are some of our top picks for boys:

Next Up: German boy names

Originally published Sept. 2010. Updated July 2017.

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German boy names

German boy names have an exotic, yet tough sound to them. Many German names sound familiar, but have slightly altered spellings than the American version, such as Niklas instead of Nicholas.

French boy names

French boy names have an exotic, utterly romantic sound to them. In fact, if you are looking for a cool and unique name, a French name is a great choice. Here are our top picks of French boy names:

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Hebrew boy names

From Jacob to Ethan, Hebrew boy names always top popular baby name lists. Many of today's parents are looking for names with a spiritual background to them, making Hebrew names a great choice. Here are some popular and unique Hebrew name choices for boys:


4 GoT Theories That've Come Out Since Last Weekend's Episode

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The last episode of Game of Thrones, "Stormborn," really put Season 7 into full-swing action.

Warning: Spoilers from Season 7, Episode 2 of Game of Thrones below. You have been warned.

The war has begun, and everyone's plans are already in the toilet, especially since Euron hacked away at Daenerys' men and ships and took two of her key captains with him as gifts for Cersei. As the fight for the Iron Throne heats up, so have the theories.

Here's what fans are talking about after that shocking and bloody episode.

1. Things with Sam are totally meta

A popular GoT theory is that A Song of Ice and Fire is actually Sam's story, and the show will end with Sam finishing his book on the wars after King Robert died.

"Stormborn" seemed to hint at clues that this theory is indeed correct. First off, Archmaester Ebrose casually mentioned he's writing the history of wars in Westeros following King Robert's death. Oh, you mean starting right where A Song of Ice and Fire started? Then Archmaester Ebrose revealed the title, A Chronicle of the Wars Following the Death of King Robert I, to which Sam wondered aloud whether he should go with “something a bit more poetic?” Like, I dunno, maybe A Song of Ice and Fire, which is the name of the series George R.R. Martin is writing.

Could the entire series end with Sam closing his completed book called A Song of Ice and Fire?

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2. Forget Brienne, it's Arya to the rescue

No One can protect Sansa... and we know a No One on Game of Thrones.

Let's weave this one together. While leaving the Faceless Men last season, Jaqen H'ghar said to Arya, "Finally a girl is no one." To which Arya responded, "A girl is Arya Stark of Winterfell, and I'm going home."

Meanwhile, there's Sansa, who told Jon, "No one can protect me. No one can protect anyone," when Jon said he would save her from Ramsay.

Now, this could just be a lesson in "only you can save yourself," but it could also be some deeper sister shit that's about to come full circle because Arya is heading back to Winterfell. And Arya is No One.

Will Arya be the No One who protects Sansa? Can they finally put aside their sibling rivalry?

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3. The Prince or Princess that was promised

Game of Thrones has long told of a prophecy courtesy of the R’hllor, who worship the Lord of Light, about the return of a great warrior Azor Ahai, who will presumably kill the White Walkers.

Here are the prophecies we have:

  1. When the red star bleeds and the darkness gathers, Azor Ahai shall be born again amidst smoke and salt to wake dragons out of stone.
  2. There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world. In this dread hour, a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword. And that sword shall be Lightbringer, the Red Sword of Heroes, and he who clasps it shall be Azor Ahai come again, and the darkness shall flee before him.

Now, thank to Missandei and her knack for languages, we know Azor Ahai isn't The Prince That Was Promised but The Prince or Princess That Was Promised, since the word in High Valyrian, which was the language used to originally transcribe the prophecy, has no gender. Meaning, Daenerys could also be Azor Ahai returned.

Originally, fans were pretty convinced Jon Snow was the guy. But now the mystery is back on. So is it Daenerys or Jon? Or someone we haven't even considered yet?

More: Arya's Badassery in the GoT Premiere Set the Internet on Fire

4. The person on the throne doesn't matter

The Washington Post wrote a pretty brilliant, though lengthy, opinion piece on last week's episode basically saying the show shouldn't deliver on a happy ending. Here's how the author thought it should all go down. "If Game of Thrones is to be consistent with its diagnosis of just how deep the rot in Westeros runs, the only plausible endings for the series are unhappy ones: where Dany’s family madness manifests itself, where Jon and Tyrion gain their throne but lose their souls, where the remaining Stark children survive but are too damaged to ever really be a family again. You can’t solve society’s deepest problems with a clash of kings. Game of Thrones’ darkest insight is that it’s not the person on the throne who matters."

Honestly, it's kind of genius. It breaks my heart a little, but it's still a really great point.

Which Game of Thrones theory is your favorite?

My Male Partner Won’t Agree to a Sperm Analysis — Now What?

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Eavesdrop in any secret Facebook group or support group meeting, and there’s a common refrain: In the infertility experience, women typically get the raw end of the deal. Much like pregnancy and childbirth, women endure most of the physical wear-and-tear throughout fertility treatment — from injecting their bodies with hormones to undergoing invasive surgery to enduring a bevy of diagnostic tests. The man’s job? To ejaculate into a cup.

Of course, that’s not a totally fair generalization. Recent research shows that male factor infertility accounts for up to 30 percent of infertility issues, and some men have to undergo uncomfortable procedures like TESE extractions (surgical sperm removal) and varicocele repair (which corrects tangled blood vessels in the scrotum). But for the majority of couples in which the woman struggles with infertility, the male partner usually has it pretty darn easy. (Physically, anyway. The emotional toll can be a whole other story.)

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So what happens when men refuse to do their part, even if it’s seemingly simple? My friend found out the hard way when her husband flat-out refused to get a semen analysis even though they’d already been trying for a few years and no health concerns were detected on her end. Their efforts came to a screeching halt — largely because he decided he’d rather give up on having a baby than take that necessary step forward in diagnosis.

Such an extreme stance is hard to fathom, but it’s more common than one might expect. “I’ve seen a lot of cases where couples are not on the same page about how they want to move forward,” says Dr. Joshua Hurwitz, a fertility doctor at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut. “Men are much more reluctant to look into [the issue] than women, and there is a hardcore group of men who just do not want to be part of the process.”

Thirty-three-year-old Sasha* can relate. Since she and her husband Sam* first met in high school, they’ve been through a lot. Not only have they spent almost a decade trying to conceive, but Sam was diagnosed with lymphoma at age 28. Though he’s now 33 and cancer-free, their quest for a baby continues. The couple has done several rounds of IVF using sperm that Sam froze before undergoing chemotherapy, but all have been unsuccessful so far. According to Sasha, it’s been “suggested over time that Sam could still produce [healthy] sperm,” but he’s not interested in finding out whether that’s the case.

“He has always found an excuse not to get tested and would change the subject,” shares Sasha. “While it hasn’t caused problems between us, I do feel as if he is disconnected from this process. A small gesture like getting tested [would] show he cares and is committed to this as much as I am. Maybe it’s a pride or male ego thing, but I think that’s just one small price to pay for all that I’m putting my body through.”

For those in similar situations, all hope doesn’t have to be lost. Hurwitz recommends taking things incrementally — starting with a joint consultation rather than jumping straight to a semen analysis, which can be daunting for men. “A lot of men feel weird when they walk in, but by the end of an hourlong consultation, guys are usually on the same page about moving forward,” says Hurwitz. “A little bit of counseling goes a long way.”

Hurwitz has two major points he hits when dealing with men. The first is how common male factor infertility actually is; in fact, Hurwitz estimates the number at close to 40 percent of infertility cases (rather than 30 percent). “I want them to know they’re not alone,” says Hurwitz. “I also point out that no one is insulting their masculinity — this is purely medical, and we’re just trying to go through algorithms and strategies to find out what’s holding you up as a couple.”

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He also employs sports analogies to get men more invested. “I always tell men that this is a team sport — they can’t do it without their partners and their partners can’t do it without them,” he says. “We’re working together to achieve the common goal of building a family, so they need to get off the sidelines and get in the game.”

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For men who simply refuse to even set foot in a fertility doctor’s office, options do exist for at-home testing. Case in point: Trak Male Fertility Testing System, an FDA-cleared device which measures a man’s sperm count as “low,” “moderate,” or “optimal” based on World Health Organization guidelines. However, sperm count isn’t the only deciding factor for male fertility, and since at-home tests don’t evaluate motility (shape) or morphology (movement), it’s best to visit a specialist for a complete picture.

According to Hurwitz, males should work on setting aside their ego and doing just that. “For a guy, the workup for semen analysis is pretty basic, while the female side is extremely invasive,” says Hurwitz. “If a female partner is going to go through all of that work, the man should step up. I feel strongly about that.”

*Names have been changed.

6 Deals for the Wine-Lover in Your Life

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Calling all vino lovers! We've rounded up six wine deals you need in your life — from tasting parties to happy hour.

1. Winc WIne Delivery

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Drink all the wine with a subscription to one of the hottest wine-delivery subscription services, Winc Wine Delivery. You'll get four bottles for less than $7 a pop complete with vineyard notes and flavor profiles of your wines. With an algorithm that selects wine specific to your taste, you can't go wrong.

Buy now: $26 (MSRP $52)

2. Magic chain or rope wine bottle stand

Magic Chain or Rope Wine Bottle Stand
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Love vino and conversation starters? Set a magic chain or rope wine bottle stand on your counter to create the illusion of a floating bottle of wine.

Buy now: Magic chain, $13.99 (MSRP $49.99); rope, $11.99 (MSRP $34.99)

3. Wine Awesomeness

Wine Awesomeness
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Looking for a more curated approach to your wine selections? Wine Awesomeness will handle that for you. Join the wine club that curates each three- or six-bottle box around themes from brunch to region (think: Tuscany).

Buy now: Three-pack, $30 (MSRP $45); six-pack, $55 (MSRP $75)

4. Stainless steel wine-chilling aerator

Stainless Steel Wine Chilling Aerator
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Want to taste that hint of cherry or grapefruit in your wine without waiting for it to open up in a decanter? Just pour it through the stainless steel wine-chilling aerator for instant aeration. It'll help keep your wine the ideal temperature too!

Buy now: $13.99 (MSRP $29.99)

5. EraVino wine decanter

Eravino Wine Decanter
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If you have a little more time to kill, slow down that aeration process with the EraVino wine decanter. It unleashes the flavors in your wine and doubles as an elegant centerpiece.

Buy now: $19.99 (MSRP $59.99) 

6. Guzzle Buddy™

Guzzle Buddy™
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Forgo the glass and drink straight from the bottle. The Guzzle Buddy™ lets you do that in a classy way (by adding the glass). It works with beer bottles too.

Buy now: $19.99 (MSRP $29.99)

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How Our Bedtime Ritual Gave My Daughter Much More Than a Good Story

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By Nicole Wolfrath

It started when she was about 6 months old. My daughter and I would curl up on what we dubbed “The Snuggle Chair” and I’d read her some books before bedtime. It was my favorite part of the day, having her warm little body nestled in my lap, clutching her bottle while I read.

They were mostly picture books with a few words in those first months. Some of my favorites included Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman and the Eric Carle assortment of classics like The Grouchy Ladybug, The Very Busy Spider and The Foolish Tortoise.

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We read the same books night after night, and to keep myself from falling asleep or getting bored, I’d start to make it game. I’d tell my daughter to point to different letters, and she’d run her small fingers around O’s and J’s. I’d show her all the letters that were in her name and have her point to objects in the book. We’d look at things like a house, and I’d ask her to count the number of windows or have her tell me the number of bears she sees. She’d identify animals, and I’d ask her to make their sounds.

As she grew, we graduated to Mo Willems books like the Elephant and Piggie series. My husband does an excellent Piggie voice, and so he would join in and the three of us would role-play. Through this, she learned differences in dialogue and inflection. It was really amusing when she started to pick up on this and join in, doing the voices herself.

As she entered kindergarten, she learned basic Spanish and all the Dora the Explorer books we never touched were now her favorite. I would muddle through with my pathetic accent, using Google and YouTube to help me correctly pronounce words. We didn’t focus on the Spanish words so much as we did the others, which she was learning to read in school.

We would take turns reading words and then lines. I’d run my finger over each word and read slowly. We stopped at words I knew she wouldn’t understand and discussed their meaning. And when she couldn’t put them together, we’d break it down by syllable. We read this way all through that academic year and finished so many books from my and my husband’s childhoods like The Monster At The End of This Book Sesame Street Series by Jon Stone and the entire collection of Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

Our bedtime ritual always consisted of no more than three or four books. They could not be of the pop-up-art variety or those with music or buttons for sound. We would read the same ones for a while and then switch in at least one or two at her request.

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My husband likes to remind me of how all of those bedtime rituals have helped her become the excellent reader she is now, at the head of her first-grade class reading chapter books like Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park and Ready Freddy by Abby Klein. While she is a great reader, there are also many other skills she picked up along the way. Skills that will help her as she grows.

She is has become extremely creative, jumping right away to her crayons and paper after reading a story or seeing a movie to create her own interpretation. She has learned how to think critically, questioning everything, and tries to come up with potential solutions to mystery books we read.

We also find ourselves talking a lot about lessons of kindness, emotions, cause and effect and different personalities. We sometimes discuss situations at school and experiences on the playground like bullying. She’ll refer back to stories we have read and say something like, “Yeah, Maddy acted like Junie B. Jones the other day.”

But the most important lesson she has learned is confidence and how reading stories and storytelling can build relationships. She now reads to her little sister, either while she is learning to use the potty, on the couch and/or at bedtime. After we tuck my little one in, my older daughter jumps into my bed and requests to read her chapter book to me.

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I cuddle up to her under the covers and am reminded of one of our favorite stories, The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. This tiny male cricket tries so hard throughout the story to make a sound with his little legs to communicate with his friends. At the end of the story he comes across another very quiet female cricket and rubs his legs together one final time. Drifting off to sleep as my daughter reads, just like that other female cricket, I hear the most beautiful sound I have ever heard.

Originally published on Fairygodboss.

The Consequences of Diagnosing Donald Trump With Mental Illnesses

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Since before he even settled into the Oval Office, there has been wide speculation over the mental health of Donald Trump. For many professionals in the field, it can be hard to resist diagnosing a person constantly appearing on our televisions and in our social media feeds, exhibiting a range of sometimes extreme behaviors. For some, he has the qualities of a strong leader, while others fear that the presidency is held by someone with a serious and potentially dangerous mental illness. If the latter is the case, what can be done about it, and how would such a diagnosis even be made?

In January, an article in U.S. News & World Report raised the question: “[I]s this just a case of a president with predictable quirks, or is it something that raises concerns about Trump’s judgment and adherence to factual reality?”

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In the same article, Johns Hopkins psychologist Dr. John D. Gartner said, “Donald Trump is dangerously mentally ill and temperamentally incapable of being president,” diagnosing him with malignant narcissism — which differs from narcissistic personality disorder and is incurable.

By saying this, Gartner knowingly violated the American Psychiatric Association’s ethics code, which prohibits practitioners from offering their professional opinion or diagnosing a public figure without first evaluating that person with their consent, arguing that Trump’s case warrants breaking the professional ethics regulation.

On July 25, Stat reported that the American Psychoanalytic Association emailed its 3,500 members, saying that they should not feel restricted by the rule not to publicly comment on a public figure's mental health — and that includes the president. To be clear, this is not the same organization as the American Psychiatric Association, and is much smaller in size than the latter organization's 37,000 members. Still, the announcement reignited the debate surrounding whether mental health professionals have the right — or even duty — to discuss the president's mental state.

Dr. Celia B. Fisher, director of the Center for Ethics Education at Fordham University and chair the committee that wrote the current American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct cautions against using unofficial diagnoses as an excuse for Trump’s behavior.

“Dr. Gartner's unfounded ‘diagnoses’ of Donald Trump not only undermines public confidence in the professionally responsible assessment of mental health disorders, but such misuse of psychiatric terminology undermines our democracy by providing a 'mental health' excuse for Trump's false and authoritarian statements rather than a political analysis of the real-world threats his words and actions present to our country,” Fisher told SheKnows in January.

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But what about the armchair psychologists throwing around the narcissism diagnosis with no formal training?

First, it’s important to recognize that there’s a difference between the dictionary definition of a narcissist (regarding a person’s egocentric character) and the mental health diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder (which “crosses the border of healthy confidence into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal and value yourself more than you value others”). At this stage, the terms are used virtually interchangeably by many, but represent two very different scenarios.

Second, as Fisher pointed out, any diagnosis of Trump should not be used as a way of excusing or legitimizing his statements and actions. In order for a positive result to come from the diagnosis of narcissism, he would need to seek professional help and consent to a treatment program. Given his own description of his demeanor — “I think I have the best temperament or certainly one of the best temperaments of anybody that’s ever run for the office of president. Ever” — this seems unlikely.

What these diagnoses do accomplish, however, is to further stigmatize those who do struggle with personality disorders. When mental health terms become shorthand for character traits — like referring to someone who is extremely organized as “obsessive-compulsive” — it reduces a legitimate psychiatric condition to a punchline.

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So whether it’s the meticulously tidy colleague in the cubicle next to yours or the president of the United States, leave the diagnosing up to the professionals.

Those GoT Spinoffs Are Happening, but Not Anytime Soon

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If you're a die-hard Game of Thrones fan, then you know that there have been rumblings over at HBO for some time about spinoffs getting the greenlight. It's big news for fans, especially because it means that they would get to not only stay inside of the world they've come to love, but they'd be able to meet new characters and experience new storylines.

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Now (and perhaps annoyingly), the official word has come from HBO's head of programming, Casey Bloys, that those Game of Thrones spinoffs won't happen for a long time; essentially, we're talking at least a year or two before they go into production. Humbug!

Here's the official word from Bloys, courtesy of Entertainment Tonight: "The No. 1 priority in all of this is the final season of Game of Thrones. I don’t want to do anything with the spinoff or anything that detracts or distracts from that. That season will happen. And my guess is it’ll be at least a year before you [see] anything else. What I don’t want is that the attention to be drawn off the final season, which I think is going to be epic and amazing and have the distraction of a new Game of Thrones airing right after it. I think it’s best to separate it."

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While it's totally annoying that fans will have to wait literal months upon months to actually see even more Game of Thrones, it should be reassuring that HBO and the creative team behind Game of Thrones want to focus on delivering a high-quality final season to viewers. In fact, it's even more interesting that Bloys appears to be implying that Season 8 — the final season — is going to be so great that fans might actually need all that time to recover. I don't know about you, but that's kind of an amazing trade-off, indicative of the kind of epic storyline wrap-ups we can expect.

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So, as the old saying goes, "Good things come to those who wait." And while we're waiting, it sounds like we're going to be entertained to no end as Game of Thrones comes to a close.

Coke Zero's Getting a Major Makeover

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For some people (*raises hand*), Coke Zero qualifies as a bit of an obsession. I can cop to the fact that I buy it by the case at wholesale markets just because I can’t fathom an afternoon without the pick-me-up. So to me, the latest Coke Zero news feels a bit like thinking an ex is dating someone new. At first, there's shock, confusion and self-pity — followed by sweet relief when you discover said ex was just having lunch with a co-worker.

A similar phenomenon is currently going down across the internet as people freak out about the sudden announcement that Coke Zero is ending distribution in the U.S. in August — but it’s actually not; it's just getting a new hairstyle. Coke Zero is being replaced by Coke Zero Sugar, which has existed in 25 other countries since last year, including the U.K. and Mexico.

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So don't fret, because the new Coke Zero Sugar recipe contains zero sugar and calories, and it has the same caffeine content as Coke Zero. “We’re confident our new and improved Coke Zero Sugar recipe delivers a great taste that Coke Zero fans in the U.S. will love,” said the company in a statement. “We’ve made the great taste of Coke Zero even better by optimizing the unique blend of flavors that gave Coke Zero its real Coca-Cola taste.”

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But if you're still attached to the original Coke Zero for whatever reason — no judgment! — this would be a good time to visit every big-box store you can find and stock up. (This writer may or may not own eight cases right now — not sorry.)


Will Sean Spicer's Next Job Be on Dancing with the Stars?

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Let's hope Sean Spicer possesses more finesse on the dance floor than he did in press briefings, because rumor has it Donald Trump's former staffer could be waltzing out of the White House and straight onto Dancing with the Stars. We kid you not; this is a very real rumor that's circulating right now. Is it weird to say this also sounds kind of fun and amazing too?

While the dust has hardly settled on Spicer's embattled six-month run as Trump's White House Press Secretary, the 45-year-old politico is reportedly already being courted by ABC. Page Six reports that a TV insider confirmed the dancing competition has reached out to Spicer and that this rumor "has legs."

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Since officially resigning from his role in the White House last Friday, Spicer has apparently been on the receiving end of a full-court press by major television networks. Sources spotted him leaving meetings with department heads at ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox News in Manhattan.

And although the thought of Spicer becoming a talking head on a news network may be off-putting to some, it's not terribly surprising these networks are making a play for him — the former press secretary could pull in some ratings thanks to viewers who would be curious to see what he'd say or do on TV.

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Love him or hate him, the thought of Spicey competing for DWTS' famed Mirrorball Trophy is oddly alluring. Perhaps ABC got the idea from Zach Braff, who jokingly (or so he thought) tweeted about a dancing Spicer the very day the press secretary tendered his resignation.

DWTS Sean Spicer

DWTS Sean Spicer

Unfortunately for Spicer, history doesn't give him very good odds of coming out of the ordeal carrying that Mirrorball Trophy. Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay suffered a foot injury in 2009 that took him out mere weeks into the competition. Rick Perry — former Texas Governor and current energy secretary — also beat Spicer to the DWTS punch, but he had abysmal scores for the short two weeks he lasted on Season 23.

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Still, it seems like a safe assumption that watching Spicer hoof it alongside a dancing pro would be endlessly entertaining, for however long it might last. And, if nothing else, it could provide some top-notch material for Melissa McCarthy should she choose to reprise her SNL incarnation of Spicer anytime soon.

Babies Dressed as Disney Princesses for a Photo Shoot Are Everything

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If you have had it up to here with the state of world affairs and you fear your heart is turning into a lump of cynical, embittered coal, fear not, friends, for we have found the antidote: Disney princess babies.

They're teeny. They're sleeping. They're princesses. They will restore your faith in humanity and cause you to emit strange involuntary squeaking noises.

These baby Disney princesses are adorable.
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Yes, that's Sleeping Beauty, sleeping on roses and peonies, like ya do when you've pricked your finger on a poisoned spinning wheel (or, you know, just had too much milk for lunch).

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Who's behind this gorgeous bunch of photos (and babies)? Mom and maternity photographer Karen Marie at Belly Beautiful Portraits of Roseville, California. Marie designed each baby's set to echo a Disney princess movie and managed to locate wee little princess gowns — by Sew Trendy.

The entire shoot took eight hours, but Marie didn't mind one bit.

"I've had this idea in my head for so long," Marie, mother of three, said to KCRA 3. "My staff and the lady who makes the gowns all sort of came together to create [the] six sets."

These baby Disney princesses are adorable.
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We love how Snow White makes sleeping on twigs and logs look downright comfy. Also, no chipmunks were harmed in the making of Snow White's portrait.

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We also love how Jasmine is floating away on her magic carpet. In fact, we would like a magic carpet right now, please. Can we get that on Amazon?

These baby Disney princesses are adorable.
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Jeez. All we got as babies was a lousy Sears portrait. Do-over, please.

These baby Disney princesses are adorable.
Image: Belly Beautiful Photography

We're having trouble picking a favorite because they're all simply gorgeous. Check out Belle (with a contemporary twist on Mrs. Potts and Chip):

These baby Disney princesses are adorable.
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And of course, there had to be an Ariel, with her signature fork and friendly sea buddy.

These baby Disney princesses are adorable.
Image: Belly Beautiful Photography

Karen Marie plans to do photo shoots with more babies as Disney heroines such as Pocahontas, Moana and Tiana.

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"My favorite part about photographing babies is knowing in my heart how much these images will mean to families for generations to come," Marie told Babble.

No kidding. We have a feeling these photos will stay in our heads — and our cynical old hearts — for a long time too.

Chrissy Teigen Is OK With Daughter Luna's Love for French Fries

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Yes, we know; we know. She's a cookbook author and a supermodel with legs as long as a city block and she has a gig cooler than most human beings will ever experience (Lip Sync Battle host who chills with A-list celebrities). And then there's that sexy crooner husband (John Legend) she gets to travel the world with. Yes. We hear you.

That said, we still maintain that Chrissy Teigen remains one of the most relatable, accessible moms out there — particularly when it comes to what her daughter, Luna, is eating these days.

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Teigen — who partnered with McDonald's to announce the news of their Global McDelivery partnership with UberEats — wants her little girl to have the most normal childhood possible.

Teigen told People that balance is everything. “It’s hard sometimes because you want to find balance and there’s organic this, organic everything,” she said. “She loves French fries, like, she’s a kid. I don’t want to deprive her. I don’t want her to not be able to eat French fries or not be able to enjoy a piece of candy. Everything is in balance.”

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Teigen is also clearly not a germaphobe either. “I want [Luna] to go and play in the PlayPlace and I want her to do those kids things," she added. (Just maybe don't lick anything, Luna.)

So what does Luna eat these days besides French fries? According to Teigen, fish, strawberries and avocado are at the top of Luna's list. Plus condiments. (Luna, you are so advanced.)

“She’s just kind of learning about sauces so now with her French fries she looks around and knows there’s ketchup somewhere,” Teigen told People. “I’m like, ‘You used to eat your French fries plain!’ Now she needs condiments.”

Teigen McD

Teigen McD

Yesterday, Teigen was spotted giving free food to Hoboken firefighters from the McDelivery Collection as part of her partnership with Mickey D's. She posted a cute shot with the firefighters on her Instagram account captioned, "Ok, you guys know how obsessed I am with getting food delivered AND my love for @McDonalds. My two faves have come together, thanks to #McDelivery now on @UberEATS...."

We're guessing Luna scored a whole lotta fries that day.

Parents in a Mad Dash to Snag Doll That Lulls Babies to Sleep

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What would you pay for a product that would lull your fussy baby to sleep — and keep her asleep all night?

If your heart is suddenly racing, and you've already yanked out your wallet, well, you're not alone. Lulla, a magical sleep-aiding doll for infants and children, is at the center of a bidding war on eBay, demand is so great.

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The doll's price on eBay rocketed to — get this — more than five times its original price.

That's a lot of sleep-deprived parents.

Lulla doll

Lulla doll

The Lulla doll was manufactured by Roro Care and designed by Eyrún Eggertsdóttir of Iceland. Lulla's made of plush cotton — that can absorb baby's usual caregiver's scent — and has an audible, steady heartbeat. She also makes gentle breathing sounds for up to eight hours. Hell, we want a Lulla for ourselves.

The reviews are so impressive, parents are doing anything they can to get their hands on one. Originally, the doll was crowdfunded on Indiegogo — but it sold out instantly. Whoa.

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Lulla doll 2

Thousands of new Lullas are now in production, but the sleep-deprived know no patience and are scouring eBay for the Lulla doll. The usual cost of the doll is $69, but parents are happily grabbing them on eBay for prices up to $350 according to The Daily Telegraph.

Creator Eggertsdóttir came up with the doll concept to comfort preemies who had to be apart from their parents.

"The idea of the Lulla doll was born when my friend had her baby girl prematurely and had to leave her alone in the hospital every night for two weeks," Eggertsdóttir said in a release for the Roro Care website. "That really struck a chord with me and it was then that I decided to bring the Lulla doll to life."

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Eggertsdóttir is a proponent of kangaroo care and skin-to-skin contact, but recognizes that for some infants with special needs, that's not always possible.

"Nothing can replace loving human contact but the Lulla doll aims to be a second best," it says on the Roro Care site.

Lulla doll 3

Lulla doll 3

If you're not quite convinced, but you're freaking exhausted because your baby hasn't slept since, oh, birth, you might just want to Google "Lulla doll" and check out some reviews, including this hilarious one by New Zealand blogger Emily Writes.

If patience is a particular virtue of yours, you can order a Lulla doll online. Or you can always try to shark someone out on eBay at 2:30 a.m. After all, you know you'll be awake then.

Sex After Breast Cancer: How Surgery Affects Intimacy

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There are a lot of factors to consider when dealing with breast cancer, including deciding on a course of treatment and potential surgery and reconstruction. Now, a new study suggests that the type of surgery used to treat breast cancer also have an effect on the person’s post-op sex life.

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Research just published in The Annals of Surgical Oncology aimed to examine the long-term consequences of surgery to treat breast cancer, focusing on the impact on appearance and sexuality. The study involved surveying women who had surgery for invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma — including lumpectomy, mastectomy alone and mastectomy with reconstruction — about their satisfaction with the appearance of their breast, their comfort with a partner seeing the breast without clothing and how important they feel their breast is in intimacy and sex, both before and after their surgery.

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Dr. Jennifer S. Gass, chief of surgery at Women & Infants Hospital and the head of the research team behind the study, noted in a news release that in an era when more early-stage breast cancer patients are opting for a mastectomy, there had not been previous research addressing breast-specific sensuality — in other words, the breast’s role during sexual intimacy.

Turns out most of the women involved in the study did see their breasts as an important part of their sex life before their surgery, but after their surgery report this has been significantly decreased, regardless of what type of surgery they had. But of the three types taken into account in this research, women who had lumpectomies reported the best post-op outcomes.

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This research is significant because while pink breast cancer “awareness” is plastered everywhere, the quality of life of those who have been treated for the condition is less frequently discussed — especially when it comes to their sex lives. Breasts are supposed to be “sexy” — and thinking of them after a major operation doesn’t quite fit this bill, so like so many aspects of women’s sexual satisfaction, it’s just swept under the rug.

"There is no doubt that overall survival is our number-one priority, but ensuring a good quality of life for cancer survivors is also vital, and that includes a 'breast-inclusive' perspective of sexuality in survivorship," said Gass.

Kate Hudson Shaved Her Head for a Special Project, & She Can Rock It

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Entertainers often change their appearance for roles. No big deal, right? Until someone with a look as signature as Kate Hudson's blond boho-style tresses unveils a super-dramatic new look. Then the internet proceeds to have no chill and we all become super-intrigued by why the change occurred.

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In preparation for a new role, Hudson shaved her head — and the buzz cut is garnering a whole lotta buzz since the actor was photographed on set with her freshly shaven style. Of course, for all the interest Hudson's new 'do is accruing, the truth remains that she looks amazing. The new shorter style goes to show Hudson can pull off pretty much any cut or color under the rainbow.

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This isn't the first time Hudson has switched things up for a role, though never quite so dramatically. Last year, she lopped off her locks into a bob haircut as part of her film prep. "In May, I start shooting the Richard Pryor project. I'm supposed to have short hair, and I wanted to get used to it," she told InStyle at the time. So, I thought, 'I'm just going to chop it all off so that I have a couple months to sort of get used to it and see how I feel.' Then we'll see what else is going to happen."

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There's no word yet as to the title of the project Hudson is currently working on, although she did reveal via Instagram that she has Sia to thank for her new style.

Kate Hudson hair

Kate Hudson hair

Hudson shared a pic of the buzz cut on Wednesday, captioning it, "Freedom. Compliments of [Sia]." On July 13, she shared a snapshot of herself alongside Dance Moms dancer-turned-actress Maddie Ziegler, saying, "Dance rehearsal with this bundle of excellence.”

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Kate Hudson hair 2

So while we don’t know yet what this mystery project is, we know at least two things about it: There’s dancing, and Hudson’s head will be fabulous.

Justin Bieber Accidentally Hit a Photographer While Leaving Church

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Justin Bieber has had a pretty eventful life recently, and on Wednesday night, his luck ran out to such a degree that one can only empathize with him. While leaving City Church, Bieber allegedly accidentally hit a paparazzo with his car as he was exiting via an alleyway. E News, one of the first outlets to report on the incident, also made sure to say that the photographer did not sustain any life-threatening injuries and published photographic evidence that Bieber did get out of his car in an attempt to see if the man was OK.

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E News quoted an onlooker to the incident. "According to an onlooker, the paparazzo was 'on the ground moaning' after Bieber accidentally hurt him outside the Saban Theater at 9:24 p.m. PT." The onlooker's testimonial continues, detailing the entire incident from their perspective of what happened.

"Justin slid into his truck in the alley. He got in the driver's seat and saw all the photographers flashing. He drove out slowly, and there was a group of photographers on the driver's side and a group on the passenger's side. Once he drove out, the driver's side paparazzo started walking around the front of the car. It was like a mob scene, flashing at him. The group on the right passenger side got pinned against Kourtney Kardashian's car, parked on the sidewalk. The guy fell down in the mob — kind of under the front of the car — and the wheel ran over his leg when Justin accelerated. When the photographers stopped flashing and knelt down to help their friend, that's when Justin realized he hit someone and got out of the car to help."

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Bieber's Good Samaritan instincts appear to have kicked in following the incident, as he went to check on the man rather than speeding away. This good-hearted action was further backed up by reports that he told onlookers they didn't "need more people yelling here, OK? That's nice of you, but we don't need anybody else yelling, please," when reportedly one young woman voiced concern for the paparazzo. It would appear Bieber was just as concerned for the man's well-being as onlookers were.

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It's also reported that Bieber was very cooperative with the police that arrived on the scene. While he hasn't released a statement at this time, it should be somewhat heartening that Bieber's heart and mind were in the right place on Wednesday night.


Channing Tatum & Joseph Gordon Levitt Team Up For a TV Show About the '80s

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What do you get when you cross Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a fictional Romanian crime series circa 1983? Why, a modern, spoofy spin on a Cold War-era TV show called Comrade Detective, that's what.

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Premiering soon on Amazon, Comrade Detective is best described as a show where a recently rediscovered Romanian TV show is set to be re-released in the U.S., but first, a group of American actors are called in to dub the Romanian actors to make it easier to understand. Naturally, comedic hijinks ensue.

In the just-released trailer for Comrade Detective, Tatum receives a mysterious package. Inside is a cryptic note and a VHS tape, prompting Tatum to ask his assistant for a VCR... and some vodka. As the tape rolls, viewers are treated to a glimpse at the tongue-in-cheek series where it's revealed Tatum, Gordon-Levitt, and Parks & Recreation star Nick Offerman deliver silly voice-overs for their Romanian actor counterparts. It's a super-wacky set-up but it looks like it will deliver on the jokey goodness.

Comrade Detective Trailer

Comrade Detective Trailer

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Of course, the series only looks as though it came straight out of the '80s in a time capsule — campy effects and Communist clichés bounce around seemingly dated cinematography, but the actors are very much of the modern era. As it happens, Tatum and Gordon-Levitt aren't the only modern actors in Hollywood lending their voices to this undoubtedly hilarious spoof, either. Other actors involved in Comrade Detective include Jenny Slate, Chloë Sevigny, Fred Armisen, Basinger, Bobby Cannavale, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger plus a ton of other people. That's a hell of a roll call.

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Based on the trailer, Comrade Detective looks like it's a series best served with a stiff drink. Vodka, anyone?

Can My Labia Change Color?

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While it’s not difficult to find the labia — which consists of the labia majora, the outer lips that ensconce everything else down there, and the labia minora, the inner lips that surround the clitoris and the opening of the vagina — it’s clear that very little is actually understood about it by the general population. Though it’s not as mysterious as, say, the woman’s G-spot or the clitoris, there is still a lot of educating about the labia that needs to happen. If you have frequently asked labia questions (Can the labia change colors? Is a labia change in length or color indicative of a super-active sex life? Does it change appearance based on how much sex you have?), we have the answers.

First thing’s first: Every person's labia are unique (if they have them). Labia that are different colors or sizes are only the result of biology, not how much sex a person is having or has had. Now that we’ve drilled that PSA into your head, we can dive into even more unchartered territory: the varying colors of the lady parts.

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Can the labia change colors?

Yes, just as every part of our body grows as we get older, our female reproductive organs undergo transformations (and growth!) as well. Just as our labia reach full-size growth in our 20s, factors like age and circumstance may also cause its color to darken.

What signifies a color change?

There are two kinds of color changes in the labia. One has to do with intercourse, the other, aging, according to London Gynecology. When experiencing an orgasm, the labia temporarily become engorged with blood, causing them to appear bigger and darker in hue. This change is fleeting and not long-term. The main reasons for the labia to change color are puberty, after a significant amount of weight gain and pregnancy, according to Parents.

“The labia minora change during puberty and often become more prominent or change in appearance,” notes The Labia Library, a not-for-profit organization associated with Women’s Health Victoria. “This is completely normal, like all of the other changes that take place during puberty. They continue to change throughout your life because of hormonal changes and age.”

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Does the amount of sex you have affect the color of the labia?

No, how much sex a person has had or has doesn't have any scientific bearing on the color of a person’s labia. The only way in which sex acts affect the labia’s coloring are during climax.

“There is no evidence that the labia [undergo] any permanent changes as a result of having sex,” Dr. Toli Onon, a spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, says. “During orgasm, the labia will become engorged with blood, which will make them appear larger and darker, but this is not long-lasting.”

What affect does pregnancy have on the labia’s coloring?

Pregnancy hormones cause an overall shift in parts of the body’s natural coloring, as these hormones result in a significant variation in the way melanin is deposited. Melanin is the skin’s pigment, and its levels are responsible for when things like hair, skin and eyes darken or lighten. Because pregnancy hormones result in a melanin shift, parts of the body like the linea nigra, the nipples and the labia oftentimes become darker.

“Pregnancy hormones certainly affect all the tissues, so there is deposition of fat, and sometimes there is a lot of retention of fluid,” London Gynecology consulting gynecologist Pradnya Pisal says. “The color changes from pregnancy, with some increase in deposition of melanin in certain cells of the body.”

How come weight gain affects the color of the labia?

According to Broadly, the appearance of the labia is directly correlated to fat deposition, just as it’s also correlated to melanin deposition. When a person puts on a significant amount of weight, fat deposition throughout all areas of the body changes — this includes the labia and vulva. Because of this, the appearance of both will likely alter.

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“If you put on fat, you put on fat everywhere else as well,” Pisal says, “and that will change the way the vulva and labia appear.”

By Stephanie Osmanski

Originally published on HelloFlo.

Meg Ryan & John Mellencamp Are Back Together, Making the World Right Again

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Sometimes love don't feel like it should — but it does hurt so good. It looks as though life might be imitating lyrics for John Mellencamp, who has reportedly reconciled with Meg Ryan following a three-year hiatus.

Mellencamp and Ryan were quite the item during the tenure of their three-year relationship. Alas, the lovers decided they couldn't make it work, calling it quits in 2014. As recently as this year, the rocker insisted that rekindling their romance was unlikely.

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"Oh, women hate me. I loved Meg Ryan. she hates me to death," Mellencamp revealed during an interview with Howard Stern in March, adding, "She just doesn't want anything to do with me. And I can't blame her."

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To his credit, Mellencamp admitted his shortcomings could very well have been to blame for the break-up. "I think it's because I'm a child. I throw fits, I gripe, I complain. I'm moody. Every bad thing that a fella can be, that's me," he told Stern.

But as Mellencamp said (er, sang) himself, life goes on. And as for Ryan, she must want him in hers.

A source told Us Weekly that the pair has been "on" again for months now — possibly putting their reconciliation even earlier than the sighting of the couple during a weekend together on Martha's Vineyard in May.

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While that rendezvous proved to be low-key, Ryan and Mellencamp don't seem to be hiding anything anymore. There was a marked absence of any posturing or avoiding the cameras when paparazzi descended on the pair as they strolled around NYC together on July 26.

Fingers crossed for plenty of "Love and Happiness" in these Hollywood sweethearts' future.

It's Time to Stop Shaming Moms Over Kids Using iPads

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Mom to mom: I’m a WAHM (work-at-home-mom) to two littles, an 8-year-old and an 11-month-old, and I often use our digital devices as the babysitter. I know — oh the horror! I’m such a bad mom, right? Wrong. Most of us do this from time to time. We have to do it from time to time because... well, sanity. We all have our reasons, and if some of you mamas are able to go through life without ever handing your child an iPad, I applaud you, but then I'm going to ask you to get off your high-horse because we’re all good moms — iPad or not.

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My truth is simple. We live in NYC, and at this point in our lives, we’re not able to afford a nanny, so I work from home to avoid that insurmountable expense that can cost up to $16,000 per year. My summer days with both kids home are very structured to say the least. I know that I need to get the bulk of my work done during nap time and my older son pretty much entertains himself, but when my baby is fussy — it’s all about watching a movie or some screen-time, as I’m in survival mode.

Yes, we do have limits, but some days, life is tough and we go above and beyond those limits. Digital devices also get handed off sometimes during subway rides, when we’re out at restaurants or waiting for what seems like forever in doctor’s waiting rooms. It happens, and there’s nothing wrong with it.

I get where the “sanctimommies” are coming from, the ones who are quoting studies and advice that doctors give for keeping screen-time to minimum and only starting after a certain age. I feel you, and I too only want what’s best for my kids. There’s so much conflicting evidence when it comes to this topic that we could actually argue forever. The Washington Post reported that "children younger than 30 months 'cannot learn from television and videos as they do from real-life interactions.' And to use a mobile device before that age on tasks that aren’t educational can be 'detrimental to the social-emotional development of the child.'"

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Then The Guardian reported that “for very young children, there may be benefits in being able to handle the world of the tablet before they have the motor skills to handle their broader environment,” referencing a Duke University study in which babies who were too young to pick up objects on their own were given Velcro mittens, causing the objects to stick to them instead. "Being able to manipulate their environment gave these very young children a kickstart to learning. It is possible that tablet exposure might be doing something similar," they shared.

With so much information coming at us, it’s up to us as parents to make the right decision for our children. For me, I take other things into consideration, like getting my work turned in, the importance of having a second to breathe while my daughter isn’t getting into everything and the rare moments I can take a shower before my husband gets home from work. Those moments I owe to the iPad, and I’m pretty damn thankful for them.

I hate how there is such a divide here, and I wish with all of my being that as moms, we could just have each other’s backs. None of us know what happens day in, day out in each other’s household, so continuous judging of the way we each parent needs to end. In fact, it’s gotten out of control.

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So I plead with you all: Until you’ve walked a mile in every single other mom's shoes, stop the judgment and shaming when you see a mom pull out her iPad or phone and hand it off to their child. We’re all just doing this mom job the best we can, and don’t forget that this job, unlike any other, doesn’t come with a handbook or a set of rules. Every situation is different, and we’re navigating the best we can, making choices that work for us as we go.

Jennifer Aniston & Jason Bateman Prove They're the Best Best Friends in Hollywood

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Just when you thought you couldn't like Jennifer Aniston or Jason Bateman even more, along comes a moment reminding you that — aside from being fantastic on their own — these two are total #SquadGoals.

On Wednesday, Aniston was front-and-center at the ceremony honoring Bateman with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. In paying tribute to her longtime pal, the 48-year-old actress slayed the crowd with a speech that was equal parts touching and funny.

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Speaking to Bateman's "nine lives" in the industry, Aniston said, "One thing has proven itself to be true and that is that having longevity in this business is not easy, especially starting off as a child actor. Usually that's a story that doesn't end well. And, when I actually met Jason, it was kind of looking like it could go either way."

Ha! And she didn't stop with that zinger, either.

She pointed out that not only does he have "a head of hair that even women envy" (true, true), but he also seems to be in possession of the Fountain of Youth. "It's like, 'Is he young? Is he old?' He looks 12 but acts 100," she quipped.

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In addition to jokes, Aniston brought props. In referencing her buddy's staying power, she pulled out a bevy of — real talk — LOL-inducing throwback photos from the course of Bateman's career. Apparently, his coif has always been his calling card.

Naturally, Aniston worked some genuine sentimentality into her speech. Because, again, #squadgoals.

"He's a fantastic partner in crime, the most generous man that makes the world laugh and cry on a dime," she said. "Oh, and he's a vicious negotiator. I have been in the room and I have witnessed it. Do not poke that bear."

She ended on a similarly sweet note, telling Bateman of the star, "This will probably be the only time that you'll allow people to walk all over you."

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Can you imagine being a fly on the wall of their friendship? They're so frickin' good together, whether it be on screen — The Switch, Horrible Bosses, Horrible Bosses 2, Office Christmas Party — or off screen, just gushing about how awesome the other is.

Keep living your best lives as BFFs, Aniston and Bateman, because we are here for it.

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