What Do You Do When Your Young Child Uses the N-Word?

Sometimes parents wish they could have a conversation do-over with their kids. A “big talk” can smack us in the face when we least expect it. This week’s Parental Advisory question comes from the parent of a child who, at 6 years old, heard and subsequently used the N-word for the first time. But did they handle it…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker

Gifts For the Person Who Plans to Hibernate From December to May

It’s entirely possible that the bears have got it right, and that the only way to cope with winter is to sleep through it. So why not give the gift of hibernation to a loved one — or, let’s be honest, to yourself — this holiday season? Here are some picks for the person who plans to take to his or her or their bed…

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Author: Jolie Kerr on The Inventory, shared by Ana Suarez to Lifehacker

The Most Fundamental New Car Mod Is More About What You Remove Than What You Add

There’s a whole world out there dedicated to car modifications and aftermarket parts designed to improve your vehicle’s performance. You could probably wax poetic about which mod is the best for days—but Wyatt Knox from Team O’Neil Rally School has a pretty hot take for y’all: it’s not about what you add. It’s about…

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Author: Elizabeth Blackstock on Jalopnik, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker