😠 The 5 phrases that secretly sabotage your parenting (and what to say instead)

“Because I said so” is parenting junk food, but we’ve got the healthy alternatives.

You know that moment when you say “How many times do I have to tell you?” and even you don’t buy it? Child psychologists agree, it doesn’t work. In fact, it might be backfiring.

In this piece by Erik Barnes, experts outline five of the least effective phrases parents often rely on... and five deceptively simple swaps that actually encourage kids to listen, calm down, and feel understood. Think of it as a cheat code for parenting with fewer meltdowns (yours and theirs).

We won’t say “Because we said so”… but seriously, you should read the full story.

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🍕 Why cold pizza hits harder: The secret science of leftovers

There’s science behind “I’ll finish this tomorrow.”

If you’ve ever opened the fridge the next morning and found that last slice of pizza calling your name, you’re in good company. More than half of Americans actually prefer cold pizza to a traditional breakfast. But why does a dish that’s technically “past its prime” sometimes taste better the second time around?

The YouTube channel Weird History Food explains how “time” itself becomes an ingredient, allowing sauces to settle, starches to firm up, and flavors to mellow into harmony.

And then there’s turkey, the undeniable MVP of leftovers. Nobody brags about the Thursday bird, but that Friday sandwich? Legend.

In this story by Ryan Reed, we learn how chemistry, patience, and the humble refrigerator conspire to make your microwave moments taste like a slow-cooked miracle.

🛒 The one grocery shopping rule you probably don’t know

Save cash, have the place to yourself, and still have some sanity when you’re done.

Never go to sleep angry. Don’t swim right after eating. And whatever you do, don’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry.

We all know these universal truths, the little life lessons that get passed around like secret recipes. But just because you’ve eaten doesn’t mean you should grab your keys and run to the store. Being full is only half the battle.

Experts say there’s a best time to go grocery shopping, one that can save you money, spare you from checkout-line chaos, and even make the trip feel (dare we say) peaceful. Erik Barnes dug into the data and found that sweet spot, down to the day and hour.

If I wrote a movie about the first woman to become a state senator, you might think I was laying it on a bit thick with the part about her having to run against her own husband, but hey, history is wild like that. 129 years ago today (Nov 3, 1896), physician and suffragist Martha Hughes Cannon won a Utah State Senate seat, outpolling her spouse on a rival ticket. An immigrant from Wales and a trained doctor, she used the job to build out public health, helping establish Utah’s first State Board of Health, and pushed practical workplace reforms. Martha took the first steps on a journey that continues to move forward all these years later.

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