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There are few things better than a STEAM show that combines all of your kid’s quirks — love of art, curiosity, science — and if you’re on the hunt for a new one, Amazon Prime definitely has you covered. Part of the Dino franchise that included previous beloved shows like Dino Dan and Dino Dana, there is now Dino Dex — and Romper has the exclusive clip.
Debuting Sunday, October 20 on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video, Dino Dex is going to open up a whole new avenue for science-loving kids. Every kid has a dinosaur phase, but for the kids who question exactly why we think of a T-Rex as being a muscular dinosaur with a roar that could shatter glass, Dino Dex is the show for them. Set in the Dino universe, six years after the latest season of Dino Dana, Dino Dex picks up with 9-year-old Dex, Dana’s little brother, who has the same Dino Field Guide as his predecessors to magically see and study dinosaurs in the real world — but with a twist.
The show has taken real science knowledge and paleontology discoveries and weaved them into the show, by having Dex uncover new dinosaur facts and change everything we thought about some of our favorite prehistoric buddies. With the help of his next door neighbor Kayla, the two will question all of the world’s previous dinosaur knowledge and use it to see the dinosaurs for what they really are — and what they can really do.
Romper has an exclusive clip below:
I mean, that’s not exactly how you’ve envisioned velociraptors before, is it?I love how Dino Dex will encourage kids to not only question the world around them, but to get extra creative with their thoughts and ideas through discovery. The show will also introduce 10 new dinosaur species, so if you thought your little paleontologist knew a lot before — just wait. The Dino franchise was already doing a stellar job at making science accessible for kids, and now they’ll feel more empowered than ever to get curious, create their own opinions and ideas, and share those with others.
Not all of Season 1 will drop immediately — and there will be 26 episodes — so you and your kids can enjoy checking out new episodes together as they’re released. If you need a little refresh, Dino Dana — both the series and the movie — are available on Prime Video as well.
Dino Dex premieres on Sunday, October 20, exclusively on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video. Even if your kid’s not fully into dinosaurs yet, this is a great show to introduce them to the wonder of the prehistoric age, especially as so much of what we thought we knew about this time changes with modern discoveries. There’s action, there’s fun, and there’s a whole lot of creativity in Dino Dex. I can’t wait to watch.
Holidays are always a little overwhelming — you want it to be a core memory for your kids and you want it to be magical, so you always feel a little panicked at getting it all right. When you mix in social media and all of the comparing and consuming we do through the apps during the holidays, it can really level up that stress and guilt. How can your family have a happy holiday when you see other kids going on $300 Polar Express trips and reels from parents who seem to have oodles of time for gingerbread house competitions and already bought the top-of-the-list gifts back in September?
For one thing, get off of Instagram and TikTok. It’ll help. And then: embrace Halloween. Because Halloween is the great equalizer.
Halloween just has a vintage vibe. It’s one of those holidays steeped in nostalgia, and I honestly think it’s mostly because not much has changed about the holiday in the last several decades. Sure, decorations have gotten bigger and the holiday has expanded to include more community events and not just one lone night of spooky season, but unlike Christmas — which has exploded with things like buying every single teacher in your kid’s school a gift and hosting Grinch-themed parties that cost a small fortune — Halloween has stayed mostly the same. You can go to a community Halloween event like trunk-or-treat or participate in a Halloween parade (events that are usually free to attend, by the way) or DIY a million pumpkins, but if you and your kids just trick-or-treat on Halloween night in a costume? Then you’ve done Halloween exactly right.
Because underneath the Instagram reels showing you the best way to carve a pumpkin and the only Halloween decoration you need and the trendiest costumes of the year, there is just October 31st. A day of spooky vibes, of soft orange light setting over your front yard, of holding hands with your partner as you follow your tiny Spider-Man down your neighbor’s driveway. It’s one of those few experiences — like elementary school field day or blowing out the candles on your birthday — that still feels like it did when you were a kid. And nobody’s comparing costumes or turning their nose up at each other’s pillow cases versus monogrammed treat baskets from Pottery Barn; parents are nodding at each other, laughing. Helping someone else’s little witch when they trip over the porch steps, telling each other that they love their family’s costumes.
There is so much to consider with other holidays. Even Valentine’s Day social media posts can leave you feeling flustered. (Seriously, is making every single meal into the shape of a heart necessary?) But Halloween is the great equalizer. Even if you don’t live in a neighborhood to trick-or-treat, there’s somewhere to go. Even if you haven’t watched Hocus Pocus or hosted a Halloween party, you’ve donned some sunglasses and pretended to be a “rockstar” to trick-or-treat. And nobody, and I mean nobody, is judging your kid’s DIY costume, because even if you walk out the door with an old bed sheet cut into a ghost costume, someone’s going to be delighted. You’re keeping it classic. You’re going for a good, old-fashioned Halloween.
Will one house on the street have hundreds of dollars worth of decorations? Sure. But on the big night, is anybody looking at that house and thinking the house next door with the single Jack-O’-Lantern should step it up a bit? Absolutely not, they’re just looking forward to ringing that doorbell.
When you ask your kids what they want to be for Halloween, you might get a couple of different answers, but without a doubt, you know that they'll need your help to pull off the perfect Halloween costume. If they’re leaning far from the innocence of animated characters like Bluey and want to be something a little scarier, like a zombie, having a great makeup plan is key. Any clothes can be zombie clothes, but zombie makeup for kids is a must to pull off the spooky look.
Some kids want their Halloween costumes to be as scary as possible, but no matter how you feel about it, makeup can really help kids go either way. Even the least scary zombie makeup tutorial can look spooky in the right setting, and if you want to go all out with blood and scars, there are plenty of options. The zombie makeup ideas for kids on this list go from both ends of the spectrum, and you can do most of these with makeup you already have in your home. Keep some wipes nearby to clean as you go if need be, and just have fun with it.
Bruised Zombie
@beautybybelinda
@Beautybybelinda’s TikTok feed is full of creative and eccentric makeup looks, as well as other beauty tips and product reviews. She has over 63k followers and was even featured on Season 1 of Glow Up on Netflix. The best thing about her zombie makeup look is that it’s super quick and easy. You don’t have to be a skilled artist to pull it off or use any fancy tools. After applying foundation, line one side of the forehead with some contour, as well as on the inner and outer corners of both eyes. When you blend it all in, they should look kind of like bruises. Then, put some white eyeliner on the areas you want to look less bruised. Finally, use some liquid lipstick to create a bloody look on one side of the lip.
Vein-y Zombie
@alexabeautyy
Popular TikTok user @alexabeautyy is known for creating videos that rapidly show her adding makeup, and revealing the final look at the end. Oftentimes her makeup is a recreation of a popular character, like The Flash or Disgust from Inside Out. Her zombie makeup look, which emphasizes the veins of a particularly translucent zombie, got nearly 200k likes from her 7.5 million followers. Start with some yellow-green eyeshadow on the whole face and then brush some darker, purple hues onto the eyelids. Use red liquid lipstick or eyeshadow on the neck and blend with the same purple hues to make it look like both a bruise and a cut. Then, use a thinner eyeshadow brush to draw purple veins all over the face going in different directions. This part makes it a bit more scary so it can be optional if you want: add black eyeshadow to the eyes and splotch some red liquid lipstick around the lips that resembles blood. The veins are the best part, so you can emphasize that the most if that’s what your child wants.
Scarred Zombie
BeforeAndAfterTV on YouTube
This zombie look from BeforeandAfterTV on YouTube requires all-over coverage and some layering of colors. First, sponge on some light makeup. Then, mix green and black shadows together for the creepiest color to darken the eyes, cheekbones, nose, and forehead. Draw veins and things on their little face with black liquid eyeliner. They'll look like a zombie, but it won't be too scary.
Injured Zombie
RandomUsefulStuff on YouTube
RandomUsefulStuff on YouTube created a zombie look that requires you to apply makeup to the neck and shoulders, as well as the face. Then, use a dark eye shadow all around the eye to create that un-dead look. Blend it all together and then outline the bones in the neck, the outsides of the nose, and the mouth. Finish it up with some bloody cuts if you want to make it just a little bit spookier, or leave them off for a more G-rated version.
Black And Green Zombie
iCandiemakeupBri on YouTube
iCandiemakeupBri on YouTube has a zombie look that’s classic. Start with a layer of primer and concealer all over their face. Then, use black and green eyeshadows for a ghoulish look. Layer a different shade of green over the darker colors and blend. Then, use a light color (like white or gray) and apply there wherever the dark colors aren't. Contour the neck with the black and green color. Baby powder all over the lighter colors gives you even more of a spooky look. How easy is that?
Glam Zombie
Kim Conner on YouTube
For this subtle, glam zombie look by Kim Conner on YouTube, all you'll need is baby powder, some makeup brushes, dark eyeshadows to hollow out the eyes and do a bit of contouring, and black lipstick or liquid eyeliner. The key to this subtle look (minus the lip, of course) is to blend, blend, blend.
Subtle Zombie
Alyxify on YouTube
This zombie look, basically, just looks like you haven't slept in a while. Alyxify on YouTube uses primer, foundation, a light liquid makeup, and setting powder first. Fill in the eyebrows and then put smudgy eyeliner under the eye. Use purples, browns, blues, and greens all around the eyes and apply with your finger. Contour with dark colors, as well (use your fingers again). Don't forget about your lips. You'll look zombie-like, but not enough to really scare anyone.
Contoured Zombie
Kristi Collings on YouTube
This zombie look by Kristi Collings on YouTube looks more complicated to pull off than some of the others, but is really easy when you get right down to it. All you'll need is white and black makeup and some moisturizer. Apply a layer of light makeup with your hands, a makeup brush, or a sponge. Don't forget to cover their ears and necks as well. Use a dark-colored makeup stick to contour. Then, blend your contouring lines, adding more and more color until you get the look you're going for. That's it. Now they're Halloween-ready.
Baby Zombie
Zach Duty on YouTube
For this zombie look — by Zach Duty on YouTube — layer brown, green, and beige to create your base. Blend it all together with your hands. Then, go back in with shades of red and purple to make it look like they have scrapes on their face. Blend and blend in a little bit more of the brown tones if needed. They'll be the cutest, creepiest baby zombie on the block.
Bleeding Zombie
BlueEyedJackson on YouTube
This zombie tutorial includes directions for gashes and the like, but you can skip those if you don't want things to get too scary. BlueEyedJackson on YouTube says to apply a light face makeup all over their entire face, including the eyelashes and lips. Apply dark shades of eyeshadow on their cheeks and forehead and blend it in until you achieve the look you wanted. Smudge black eyeshadow all over their eyes for a hollowed look. Use red lipstick for blood if you'd like. They're ready to trick-or-treat!
Easy Zombie Effect
HalloweenCostumes.com YouTube
When it comes to getting a child Halloween-ready, sometimes speed and ease is of the essence. Your little zombie might not have the patience for a several hours-long makeup transformation. This HalloweenCostumes.com tutorial from YouTube is easy and will have them looking spooky faster than you can say “boo!”
Don’t Forget The Hairstyle
The Daya Daily on YouTube
Nailing a creepy makeup look is just part of the challenge of making your kid look like an A+ zombie. Don’t forget the hair. The Daya Daily’s YouTube tutorial will help you amp up the creepy look without totally freaking out your child and their friends.
Zombie Frankenstein
Momdotcom on YouTube
What was Frankenstein if not a man-made zombie? If your child wants to get that monster zombie look, then this Momdotcom YouTube guide is what you need. This tutorial gives you maximum effect with minimal scare
Ready for your child to be the most frightening versions of themselves? Then pick one of these tutorials, get out your makeup brushes, and get to work. Any of these looks will satisfy your child’s desires to look like the undead.
A new batch of Bluey minisodes dropped last Monday (and not a moment too soon; we were starting to get shaky waiting for new content) and while there were lots of great moments, we want to talk about one of our very favorite new minisodes, “Browny Bear.” This one gives us Bluey silliness at its best— from Bandit being cheeky with Chilli and the girls to creating a pitch-perfect yet kid-friendly film noir parody. But we also got something else we love to see in a Bluey episode: Easter eggs! One of our favorite Easter eggs in “Browny Bear” was the revelation of Bandit’s middle name and birthday.
This episode opens with Bandit —what else— teasing his family. He reaches over to Bluey, Bingo, and Chilli’s opposite shoulders and gives them a tap. When they turn around, to their surprise, no one is there. While they all suspect Bandit is the culprit, Dad is vehemently denying any wrong-doing. But soon, Browny Bear (one of the girls’ stuffed animals) is on the case, puppetted and voiced by Bandit, naturally.
Browny Bear isn’t a very good detective. Mostly he zones out when people talk to him because he’s imagining he’s a drummer for Led Zeppelin. But soon he’s given a tip: while sitting at a “bar” in the playroom, someone slides him an ID for Bandit Heeler. And seeing this perfect replica of an actual Queensland driver’s license, we get some new information on our favorite TV dad. For one, his birthday is October 25, 1978. We also get his middle name: Custard!
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Now this would be fun information for any mega-fan in and of itself, but it’s knowing where these details come from that make it truly worth a chuckle. The answers primarily lie with David McCormack, the voice actor who does the voice of Bandit.
Bandit’s October 25 birthday makes him a Scorpio, naturally— what other star sign could dream up Unicorse? But it also means he shares a birthday with none other than David McCormack, who was born October 25 1968. Why the 10-year discrepancy, probably to put Bandit around 45 years old, which is about the same age as series creator and head writer Joe Brumm, who based Bluey on his own family life (and Bandit largely on himself).
Honestly, Bluey doesn’t need these details to be a truly engaging, fun family show, but the fact that the writers, animators, and everybody at Ludo chooses to include these “blink and you miss it” snippets is a reflection of how much thought and care they put into the characters and storytelling.
I’m coaching my eight year old daughter’s soccer team. You might be thinking, “What a kind thing to do!” but let me stop you right there: I am coaching because I am an absolute control freak who loves to be in charge. There is no generosity here; this is 100% Kristy from The Babysitters Club energy. There is also gratitude, as a mom with multiple sclerosis, I did not know if I’d be well enough to coach my kid’s sports teams. My health currently lets me run the field with my daughter and her teammates, and any side effects I have certainly don’t get in the way of me yelling some version of, “YOU ARE AN OLYMPIAN,” at a small child any time the ball comes near the goal.
Let me be clear, do I know a lot about soccer? No ma’am. (I played one year as a child, but cannot remember it through the haze of Capri Suns and childhood trauma). Do I know a lot about other sports? Also no. the sport I know the most about is soccer, and that is, as I said, nothing. But what I lack in skills I make up for in enthusiasm and ability to shout out a child’s name and specific athletic compliment. Is this coaching? No. Have we won some games, though? Yes.
Because we live in Seattle, a place that loves darkness, our team name is The Crows. I have the girls yell “CAW, CAW!” as they take the field, their arms waving like wings, friendship bracelets flapping in the wind. At the end of each game, I award a player Crow of the Game. Despite the fact that at the first game, the parents watching from the sidelines thought I was handing out a dead bird, they are stuffed animals and the girls love them.
I want her to know the joy of these movements before she settles into the joy of the right lipstick and outfit for a Friday night.
I decided to coach because I know what’s on the horizon for my daughter. Soon her body will be a container for more than just handstands and goalie kicks, and I want her to know the joy of these movements before she settles into the joy of the right lipstick and outfit for a Friday night. I want the girls on my teams to be given nicknames about how powerful they are instead of how beautiful they are. Current Crow nicknames include: the Brick Wall, Sparky and Killer. (Killer is the quietest kid on the team, and adores her nickname.)
I know how sport can completely shift the relationship one has with their body. After my diagnosis with multiple sclerosis at the age of 20, I immediately joined a gym. I decided I was “going to use my body while I still [could],” and found that focusing on my squat weight helped me when I worried about the future loss of my mobility. The gym, and movement, became a way to be in my body, to celebrate it, at a time when my body felt very scary.
This awareness — that exercise can ground me in my body, even when I don’t understand what my body is doing — is what I hope to pass onto my daughter, especially as she’s on the brink of puberty and growing up. Because while puberty is not the same as being diagnosed with a chronic illness (though when you’re an 11-year-old girl, sometimes it might feel that way), it shares the quality of the threshold. My daughter does not know what’s coming, and she is scared and, I hope, excited for what’s to come. I want sports to be a lifeline for her in the way it has been for me, for the repetition and difficulty of running the field to be a way to both anchor in her body and forget about her body at the same time.
Because honestly, what I care about isn’t soccer. It’s that she’s given the chance to develop her own relationship with her body, with what makes her feel good and powerful, before society inserts itself into that relationship. I want to hold onto my influence with her a little longer, just like she and Killer asked to hold onto my hands as we ran our final laps at last night’s practice.
As I stormed the field, running 20 years after my diagnosis, with ten 9-year-old-girls as the sun went down, CAW CAW-ing loudly, I thought maybe this is actually what winning looks like.
Like most milestones in your infant’s life, starting solids is a journey. Discovering that your baby loves broccoli and yogurt but turns up their nose at avocado can be a delightful surprise, though the journey can also feel overwhelming at times. We already know what’s running through your mind: What foods should I start with? How should I prepare them? What about allergies? In addition to your child’s pediatrician, there are several expert-backed resources available to parents when starting solids and navigating how to help prevent food allergies. The National Peanut Board offers evidence-based resources on peanut allergy prevention, especially important as your baby explores new foods when starting solids. And the latest offer excellent news: Based on the groundbreaking LEAP study, recommendations from both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are clear in stating children should be introduced to infant-safe peanut foods at 4-6 months (much earlier than past guidelines) in order to reduce the development of peanut allergies by up to 86%. With new parents born every day, these guidelines are important for families to understand which is why the National Peanut Board has developed a new, first-of-its-kind health education tool to spread the word — Little Peanut.
Little Peanut is a loveable plushie with a scannable QR code that leads to information offering parents and caregivers the knowledge to safely introduce peanut foods early and help prevent peanut allergies. Designed as an educational tool, Little Peanut puts the expertise and knowledge of healthcare professionals like pediatricians, registered dietitians and food allergy experts into your hands — because you’ve already got a ton on your plate. In addition to the latest science and recommendations on peanut allergy prevention, you’ll find a range of easy-to-make steps to use when introducing your baby to peanut foods, along with recipes for the whole family. You can access all of the information through Little Peanut’s website, but you may soon spot the plushie character at your pediatrician’s or family doctor’s office, too. If you do happen to catch Little Peanut in real life, feel free to use its attached QR code to learn more.
Historically, peanut introduction was recommended in the later half of a child’s first year of life, but a growing body of research suggests beginning first bites of peanut foods at 4-6 months of age, depending on the child’s risk factors, is beneficial in preventing peanut allergies. Babies with severe eczema or a known egg allergy (or both) may even benefit from starting peanut foods as early as 4 months, while most other babies can start at 6 months with the introduction of other common allergens like eggs. One of the easiest ways to introduce peanut foods to babies is simply thinning out peanut butter with breast milk or formula to a thinned consistency that a baby can safely tolerate. For additional infant-safe ideas for introduction, check out these top five ways to help your baby enjoy peanut foods.
Not only can Little Peanut’s guidance help potentially prevent allergies from cropping up, it can also help encourage more adventurous eating — music to a parent or caregiver’s ears. Little Peanut offers family-friendly recipes and easy ways to get kids involved in the cooking process. They may even end up loving peanuts, a major bonus considering how nutrient-dense they are. Peanuts contain 7 grams of plant-based protein — the highest protein content of any nut — along with fiber and over 30 essentials micronutrients, making them a fantastic staple in your child’s diet.
To make solids and peanut food introduction less messy and more seamless, lean into the support you’ll find with Little Peanut. With all of its resources, you’ll feel like you have a pediatrician, allergy expert, and registered dietitian on speed dial, making the whole parenting thing (we all don’t know what we’re doing, OK?!) easier and a lot more comforting. Bookmark the site, send it to your mom, dad, or caregiver friends, and be sure to scan the Little Peanut plushie the next time you see it at your doctor’s office.
Halloween Horror Nights. Fright Nights. Howl-O-Scream. Scary movies and events galore. If you love getting a rush during October but have a baby on board this year, you may be wondering if you can still visit a spooky Halloween haunted house while pregnant. We asked experts to explain if pregnant women can go to haunted houses and they mostly agree that it’s totally safe, with a few caveats.
Can pregnant women go to haunted houses?
For the most part, expectant people can still enjoy some spooks and scares during the Halloween season, says Brittney Pohler, P.A., an OB-GYN physician assistant at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. “In general, we consider haunted houses safe. For most haunted houses, the length of time is usually less than 30 minutes to an hour, and that’s kind of the same as moderate physical exercise. I don’t think just the heart rate aspect alone is worrisome for the mom or baby.”
Are haunted houses safe for pregnant women? What could be unsafe about them and why?
“Generally, we wouldn’t be worried about a pregnant woman deciding to visit haunted houses,” says Dr. Victor R. Klein, M.D., a board-certified OB-GYN and vice chairman of Obstetrics & Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. His main concern would be bumping the baby bump. It’s crucial for pregnant women to avoid slips, falls, and physical injury to themselves and their bellies, and that’s the one caveat to keep in mind when you’re considering a visit to a haunted house while pregnant. “Haunted houses may be dark and enclosed spaces with fog machines, creating potential hazards of falls,” he says.
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“Haunted houses have props everywhere and are poorly lit,” Pohler agrees. “We don’t want you tripping or falling. We don’t want you to be pushed. I think if you’re going, be careful and aware of those things, and maybe have someone whose arm you can hold onto. We just want to avoid trauma to the belly.”
And lastly, Pohler reminds pregnant people of the importance of just listening to your body. “I tell my patients that they’re the best indicator, and to listen to their body,” she says. “If they’re getting crampy or feeling uncomfortable, maybe don’t continue all through the night.”
There are plenty of things to be avoided during pregnancy, but thankfully a visit to a low-key haunted house isn’t one of them. A little Halloween fun is more than OK.
