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Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Mom Sees Son Playing With New Toy, Then Has Emotional Realization
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman who noticed her youngest son had taken a liking to a particular toy was stunned when she finally realized why. Mom-of-two Rebecca Hill, from Pennsylvania, had gifted her 20-month-old son a Fisher-Price Little People toy set, for the simple reason he "loves trucks." However, the toy set would take on greater significance in the days that followed. "He played with the truck for a few days and I noticed he was paying more attention to the figurine," Hill told Newsweek. "He was just carrying around the little man." A still from the video showing the toy that Rebecca Hill's 20-month-old son become fixated on. A still from the video showing the toy that Rebecca Hill's 20-month-old son become fixated on. TikTok/beckyllih Taken by the pleasure her son seemed to be deriving from the toy, Hill decided to document the moment on camera. "I figured, let me get a quick picture before I take it [the figurine] while he naps. I then decided to take a cute video of him snuggling with it to show my husband," she said. That was the moment the significance of it became apparent. "It wasn't until I saw he was napping with it that it really hit me," Hill said. "I then realized how much the figurine actually resembled his dad and then it all made sense." When it comes to kids and toys, less can often be more. A 2018 study published in the journal infant Behavior and Development found that children who had fewer toys engaged in healthier play and benefited from deeper cognitive development. As part of the research, 36 toddlers aged between 18 and 30 months took part in free-play sessions. Each child was given either four toys or 16 to play with. The study revealed how those given fewer toys played for longer periods of time and in more varied ways. Hill's young son was certainly content with just the one toy. And when the mom explained her theory to husband Leo, he was surprised too. "My husband was shocked when he finally noticed the similarities and felt so proud that our son was doting over a little figurine that resembled him," Hill said. She decided to create a video for her TikTok account @beckyllih, showcasing just how alike her son's toy and dad really were. "I realized my husband had almost the exact clothes to match and I figured a video might be a fun idea to compare," she said. "It did not disappoint." The video has gone viral, with 2.5 million views and counting. While her son's focus remains firmly fixed on his new toy friend, he has also been enjoying the family's newfound fame on social media. "Our son doesn't really talk much yet but I can tell he loves the toy so much," Hill said. "We showed him the TikTok I made and he lights up while watching it, laughing and smiling."
Miami Herald
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
The most ‘castley castle' fascinates Zillow Gone Wild — and it's for sale in Florida
On the exterior, this home for sale might be mistaken for an amusement park or even a Medieval Times restaurant — but inside? Inside is a swashbuckling adventure. And it's for sale in Orlando, Florida, for $2.2 million. 'Welcome to your dream castle! Home is a gated home,' the listing on says. 'This home features 4 bedrooms and potential for a 5th, 3 and a half bathrooms. Enjoy the beautiful pool with serene surroundings.' The 4,680-square-foot residence sits on 10 acres and is close to Disney World and the Orlando International Airport. Features in and around the home, per the listing, include: High ceilingsEat-in kitchenSpacious bedroomsWalk-in closetsA backyard oasis The unique property even caught the attention of fans of Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights interesting houses on the market all over the country. 'Here's an incredible castle in Orlando Florida on 10 acres,' the caption on the popular social media page said. 'And while it has no moat it does a have a POND and turrets and dragons by the pool and is ranked 8/10 on our castley castle scale.' People were amused. 'This place is clown shoes and I kind of love it,' one person said in the comment section. 'On the outside it looks like the Fisher-Price Little People castle I used to play with as a child,' another noted. 'Gives off a real putt putt golf vibe,' someone observed. 'If the dragons by the pool shoot flames at night, I am so in,' one person said.
