These Billionaire Baby Names Could Set Your Baby Up for Success

by Shahrzad WarkentinSeptember 26, 2019

Could your baby’s name dictate their future wealth? It could be worth a shot. Here are some of the top billionaire baby names to add to your list.

HushHush.com, an exclusive online marketplace catering to some of the world’s wealthiest consumers, has compiled data to create a list of the most common baby names for billionaires. Combining the site’s internal data with public information, like the Sunday Times Rich List, HushHush has created top ten lists for boys and girls names.

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“Picking a name for your child is a hard decision for any parent. Ultimately this name is with them for life – the first thing people know about them, judge them on and will affect their future! As a parent you want to give your child the best life possible, and wealth is a factor which comes into that. We hope this list will give mums and dads-to-be some inspiration for names, which can also set their children up for the best life possible, becoming a billionaire,” Aaron Harpin, founder of HushHush.com, said.

Here are the top five for each.

The Top Billionaire Girls Names

Eleanor
Ottilie
Sophia
Isabella
Eve

The Top Billionaire Boys Names

Billy
Max
Felix
Alexander
James

You can view the full list of names here.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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New Research Sheds Light On Long-Term Effects of Time-Outs

by Erica LoopSeptember 16, 2019

We can all agree there is no right way to parent—some families find time-outs effective, while others turn to other means to teach right and wrong. No matter what camp you’re in (or maybe you prescribe to both depending on the situation and child), this new study by researchers at the University of Michigan wades into the murky and sometimes controversial waters of: to time-out or not to time-out. Read on for the scoop.

The study, which was published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, used archival data from the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation study—following children at three different age points. After reviewing the stats, gathered over eight years, the researchers from this study found there was no difference in emotional and behavioral health between the kiddos who had and didn’t have time-outs.

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Rachel Knight, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist at University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and study lead author, said, “There are some alarming claims that time-outs can damage the parent-child relationship and negatively affect emotional health. But the research simply doesn’t support those claims. We did not find a relationship between time-outs and negative side effects in children.”

Knight continued, “Parents are constantly questioning whether they are doing the right thing for their children.” The researcher also added, “Unfortunately the first place many parents go for advice is the Internet, social media or friends—not a medical provider. There is a lot of conflicting information on the web that isn’t vetted or accurate.”

According to Knight, “There’s a wealth of research on how effective time-outs can be in reducing problematic behavior when they are used appropriately.”

As Knight alludes to above, we suggest always speaking to your pediatrician about what disciplinarian action (if any) is best and most effective for your family and child.

—Erica Loop

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Gabrielle Union Talks Work, Parenting & Mom Guilt

by Erica LoopAugust 16, 2019

Celeb mama Gabrielle Union is living the dream, and it has nothing to do with fame or wealth. Union recently opened up about her jobs as mother and actress—and how she feels about “mom guilt.”

We all know it’s not easy to find work-life balance. Union, like the rest of us mamas, isn’t immune to the issue. So how does the actress, and mama to nine-month-old Kaavia, deal with mommy-ing and working?

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Union told Us Weekly, “I don’t have mom guilt.” She went on to add, “Being able to have the job that I love and the baby that I dreamed of is great. I’m a better mom because I’m able to go away and do what I love. Even if I failed miserably, I’m following my dreams. I would be less of a mother if I didn’t set out every day to try to make my dreams come true and other people’s dreams come true. So I don’t have guilt.”

The actress also credits the support she gets from other parents, saying, “We’re all kind of rooting for each other.”

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Gabrielle Union via Instagram

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Living Near a National Park Has These Benefits for Your Family

by Erica LoopApril 11, 2019

New research may have found that people who live near national parks are healthier. So if you’re looking to relocate, a near-nature area is the way to go!

Researchers from the Oregon State University looked at the benefits of living near protected nature spaces. But this research didn’t just review any parks or nature reserves. Instead, the study focused on protected multi-use green spaces—meaning that anyone who lives nearby has access to the area’s natural resources.

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So what did the researchers find? It looks like the multi-use spaces are key to getting the benefits of natural resource areas. Environmental anthropologist at Oregon State University and study co-author, Drew Gerkey, told Travel and Leisure, “The multiple-use areas are where you see a lot of the positive impacts for people’s health and wealth.” Gerkey went on to add, “The boundaries are relaxed in a way that allows local people to access resources but doesn’t impinge on the larger goal of conservation.”

If you’re looking for more pros of moving to a nature-rich area, new research points to the risks of living near major roads/highways. Along with the obvious traffic safety issues, research from the National Institutes of Health and the University of California, Merced found that children living close to major roadways (and the air pollution caused by cars and other vehicles) may suffer developmentally.

When researchers reviewed data on pregnancy, prenatal pollutant exposure and later child development, they found that young kiddos living close to major roads were twice as likely to score lower in communication skill tests. That is, in comparison to those who lived farther away from major traffic areas.

Health, wealth and a safer fam? It looks like it’s nature reserves and national parks for the win!

—Erica Loop

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Chris Hemsworth Is Peak Dad Goals: “I’d Rather Be with My Kids”

by Erica LoopOctober 5, 2018

You may be used to seeing Chris Hemsworth in the role of Asgardian superhero Thor—but his favorite role is decidedly more down to Earth. Chris Hemsworth loves being a dad as he shared in a recent interview with GQ Australia.

Hemsworth is definitely a family man who shares a daughter, India (6) and 4-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan with wife and model Elsa Pataky. Read on for all the amazing ways Hemsworth tries to keep his kids humble, despite his super-heroic status.

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Unlike other superstar celebrities, Hemsworth doesn’t live a lavish L.A. lifestyle of late-night parties. Instead, the actor resides with his family in Australia’s Byron Bay. His take on trying to raise his kids humble, despite their immense wealth, is pretty refreshing, too:

“When I think about my kids, I don’t want them to miss that joy. Elsa and I talk a lot about how we instill that same appreciation and respect for things. I don’t want them to feel like they’re privileged in any way. The fact that we have money and their parents are famous, that somehow they’re special, that scares me because we grew up with no money.”

Hemsworth also told GQ Australia, “There’s times when I’ve thought, ‘Wow, because having kids is more important to me, some of my roles have suffered’. There’s definitely a couple of films I could’ve put way more energy into but I was like, ‘No, I’d rather be with my kids’.”

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Even though Hemsworth admitting giving up some of his professional life for his kiddos, he also said, “You can’t completely dismiss what that pursuit does for you either. I often find myself saying it’s all for my family but in all this I definitely have personal things I need to achieve too.”

The actor went on to add, “The difference is you have to open yourself up and go, ‘Well, you had kids so you forfeited a bit of that’. It can’t be a truly individual, selfish endeavor but we still need to take care of our own.”

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Hmm. Work-life balance? Yep, even celebrities have to deal with the realities of working and having children, too. But it looks like, from what Hemsworth has to say, he is total #DadGoals!

—Erica Loop

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5 Things You Can Make With Bow Tie Pasta

by Erin LemMay 25, 2015

Today all you have to do is look in your cupboard to discover a wealth of fun. With just a handful of bow tie pasta you can make a variety of fun creations from a barrette to a bookmark to a garland. Check out the ideas below and then share your bow tie pasta creations with our community by tagging your photos #RedTricycle on social media. We’ll share our favorites!

Make a Bow Tie Bookmark
Jazz up reading time with a sparkling bookmark. The blog, Mod Podge Rocks has the scoop on this easy craft.

Create a Bow Tie Hair Clip
If you have less than an hour today this activity is for you. Click here for the 411 on this sweet activity from our friends at Kiwi Crate.

Make a Painting
Use the pasta shapes to make a colorful collage. While the blog, Crafty Morning uses painted bow tie pasta to make butterflies, there are dozens of ways to use the pasta shape (think trees, animals and flowers). How many can you create?

Play Tic Tac Toe
Ditch the pencil and paper for a more creative and fun approach to your next tic tac toe game. Reasons to Skip the Housework blog has the full how-to here.

Hang a Garland
Dress up your house today with a bow tie pasta garland. Check out how to make your own from the blog, the Gold Jelly Bean here. And, if you need ideas for your Halloween fiesta, click here for a Halloween-inspired garland.

What other ideas do you have for bow tie pasta crafts? Tell us in the Comment section below!

— Erin Lem

Rainy-Day Birthday Party Venues

by Marianne WaltersOctober 8, 2014

Rain shmain! Portland parents know that the birthday party must go on amidst the wet weather. Luckily, we have a wealth of crazy-fun indoor party opps for the guests of honor to choose from. No matter what the weather’s like outside, the following spots will give your kiddos a special fete they won’t soon forget. Click through our album to see them all.

Rose City Futsal

Open for just over a year, this indoor sports playground is the place for young Timbers and Thorns-in-training to get their kicks on. Slightly different than soccer (*ahem*... football, that is), futsal is a fast-paced game of lively teamwork, focusing on ball control and quick passing. Birthday parties feature 60 minutes of court time (equipment included!) and a private party for another 45 minutes. You bring the cake or cupcakes, then round out your refreshments by choosing from the menu items at Clive's Public House, the on-site pub that will make the adults want to return for their own birthday celebrations.

5010 NE Oregon St.
503-734-2382
Online: rosecityfutsal.com

photo: Rose City Futsal by Rafael G. on Yelp

Do you have a spot picked out for your next rainy-season birthday party? Share it with us in the Comments!

— Marianne Walters

11 DIY Projects (with Natural Ingredients) for the Handsy Tot

by Christal Y.May 20, 2014

Out tots love using their hands and mouths to explore the world, and with these 11 all-natural DIY projects (perfect for kids as young as 4-6 months) created by Asia of Fun at Home with Kids, we say let them! Using minimal, easy to find ingredients, encourage your kiddo’s inquisitive nature with edible glow-in-the-dark water beads, bottled-up marine exhibits, tasty natural-dye paint and more—all natural, of course. Click through the gallery to find out more.

Edible Gluten Free No Cook Playdough

Edible dough? Yum! But need a gluten-free option for those sensitive tummies? Made from four easy ingredients from your kitchen, this colorful playdough's fun-life will last for several days in the fridge. Click here to find out how to make some for your artistic tot.

Did you try any of these projects at home? Let us know how much fun your kids had in the comment below!

A former classroom teacher turned full time mom, Asia chronicles her adventures with her two little ones, S and X, on her blog Fun At Home With Kids. Drawing on her background in education, Asia features a wealth of activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers daily, many of which can be done right in your own home. Head over to her site and check it out, and follow Fun At Home With Kids on Facebook and Pinterest!

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DIY Makeover: A Must-See Inspiring Art Studio

by Claire SchillingsSeptember 25, 2013

Between finger-painted landscapes and crazy colorful collages, every little one has an inner artist just dying to create. With all that artistic energy waiting to be released, an art room is the perfect space for kids to get inspired. For DIY lover Asia from Fun at Home with Kids, an art room was always on her list of projects for artsy daughter S (and baby X). After several home DIY projects, including a whimsical playroom for her little ones, Asia and her husband embarked on creating a fantastically inspiring spot for creative play in their Seattle home. Check out Asia’s amazing room makeover (from a home gym, no less!) and get inspired!

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With two other amazing DIY projects already accomplished in their home, Asia and her husband saw their home gym as the perfect creative space for their little ones...after a little by-hand retouching, of course. Asia painted over the previously beige-grey walls with a bright white shade, adding some much-needed light to the dark space, but left the original carpet, so they won't have to worry about paint spills! Plus, with the awesome cement wall running along the back of the room, Asia saw plenty of potential for an artistic space for her kiddos.

Tell us your favorite area of Asia’s artsy DIY studio in the comments below!

A former classroom teacher turned full time mom, Asia chronicles her adventures with her two little ones, S and X, on her blog Fun At Home With Kids. Drawing on her background in education, Asia features a wealth of activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers daily, many of which can be done right in your own home. Head over to her site and check it out! A special thanks to Asia from Fun at Home with Kids for all the amazing photos!

— Claire Schillings

From Bloggers to CEO’s: Power Moms Who Totally Rock

by Erin LemMarch 20, 2013

In one way or another we’re all power moms, right? Whether we spend the day in an office, a classroom or on the playground, the fact that we’re able to juggle so many schedules and responsibilities, while still managing to bandage scraped knees and cure sore throats is awesome.

We’ve all come across moms from different walks of life who we totally admire. These women are leaders in their community, working to engender change, all while wearing the mom hat in style. From best selling authors and CEO’s to radio DJ’s and baby sign language teachers, these moms downright impress us. Read on to discover our power mom picks in each of our local markets and then let us know who else we should add to our list.

Chicago

There are many reasons we love Chicago, but the city’s wealth of awesome moms and their equally awesome pint-sized fans is one of its greatest features. From an event planner adored by Oprah to a pastry chef that competed on Top Chef: Just Desserts, they inspire us both personally and professionally. Check out the full list by clicking here.

Los Angeles

Any mom who battles the perpetual congestion with kiddos in the back seat is a power mom on our list. We’ve rounded up a colorful list of our favorite L.A. power moms: a go-to mom specializing in family issues, artists, a celebrity, entrepreneurs and philanthropists. The best of the best of power moms that make L.A. a fabulous place for women and their families. Click here to discover our fave 16 power moms in L.A.

New York

New York has always been known as a city of movers and shakers, but many of Manhattan’s most influential leaders are moms. From a Creative Director to design and style-savvy mamas, New York City is full of amazing power moms. Check out our list for the full run down of who we admire.

Portland

Portland may be known for its rainy season, but the city is chock full of down to earth women who are taking the city by storm. Join us in throwing up the confetti in honor of these mamas who are pushing the envelope, bringing their brainstorms to life in one hand and raising families in the other. Check out our full list of cool Portland power moms by clicking here.

San Francisco

We don’t have to tell you about the Bay Area’s wealth of tech companies, start ups, and venture capitalist firms (many of which are dominated by men). However, what may surprise you is the abundance of women leaders in the community from entrepreneurs to editors, and everything in between. We love that these power moms are giving their male counterparts a run for their money. Take a look at our full list of the Bay Area’s most influential power mamas.

Seattle

As parents, we look to our peers for ideas and motivation, and Seattle couldn’t have a better set of mama leaders to look to for inspiration. Every day rain or shine moms are leading the way in business, media, non-profits and more. Read on for our list of Seattle Power Moms and be ready to get inspired.

SoCal

If your idea of SoCal moms is women laying on the beach soaking up the California sun then think again. SoCal is brimming with moms who seem to have a enviable superpower to get it done at work and at home, while continuing to remain trailblazers in their community. Give up for the SoCal moms and check out our list of the 9 coolest power moms in the San Diego/Orange County region.

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