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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Forget Push Presents, Newborns Are ‘Giving' Their Older Siblings Gifts To Ease Their Arrival
Sibling dynamics are always tough to navigate, regardless of their birth order or the age gap between them. And no matter how parents try to prep a child to welcome their new sibling, it really is hard to predict how they will respond to the life-change. However, some parents are opting to do a spin on the push present approach by gifting their first child before making the sibling introduction. One couple recently shared a TikTok of the gifting route they took to introduce their newborn to their daughter, and it's getting a lot of attention. We spoke with experts to get insight on if this gifting strategy has merit. The TikTok, shared by @lianev, has garnered over 10.5M views and 1.6M likes to this point. It involves the parents, who had just given birth, taking a moment to center their young daughter, Zaia as she first enters the hospital room. She doesn't yet see her new baby brother, Zaiden lying in the bassinet beside her mother's hospital bed. She's just happy to be with them again. The parents welcome Zaia with an embrace and give her a gift they say is "from her baby brother." It's a stuffed strawberry, which is her favorite fruit. "Thank you Zaiden," says the excited big sister, right before her parents introduce her to her brother. As the video ends, we see what looks like a very happy Zaia showering her sibling with affection as text on screen says, "We always let her hold him when she asks and we involve her in caring for the baby 🩵" Most commenters on the TikTok praise the parents for their intentionality in setting a pleasant emotional tone from the beginning, and not leaving room for jealousy to enter. One commenter writes, 'sibling jealousy is so real, it's important that this is a big day for her as well she's a big sister now! Her best friend for life - she just doesn't know it yet! Equal attention is important, kids do not know what to expect when becoming a sibling. Sharing the attention that was once all yours.' Others share their own personal experiences, with one writing: 'toddler jealousy and the terrible way in which my parents handled it when my sister came to the world is the reason we have 0 relationships with my sister… and this hurts'. 'Toddler jealousy is a real life thing because my sister tried to hurt me when I was born and locked me in a room,' recalls another. Despite the efforts to avoid it, Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., Pediatric Mental Health Expert, says toddler jealousy is actually totally normal. 'It's not 'bad' behavior, it's a nervous system response," she explains. "Their little brain is wondering, 'Do I still matter?' And if we try to shut that down, it only adds stress.' She encourages the parents she works with to name the feeling and lead with connection. 'Say, 'It's okay to feel that way. You are so loved, and there's more than enough love for both of you.' That's how we build secure, resilient kids, as well as build connections between siblings.' Regarding the TikTok video, Dr. Capanna-Hodge says the moment was clearly planned with care and it worked. 'The parents created a calm, emotionally safe space that allowed their toddler to meet her baby brother in a way that felt warm and pressure-free," she notes. "Her question, 'Where's my gift?' was met with calm, not correction. The parents didn't flinch, because they knew connection mattered more than anything. I tell parents all the time, 'regulated parents raise regulated kids.'" Trisha Sanders, LCSW, Director of Whole Family Therapy and Wellness in New Jersey, adds that it's encouraging to see parents making attempts to be conscious and thoughtful about the needs of their older child. 'These parents are clearly trying to empathize with their toddler and letting their choices be guided by how they imagine their toddler will feel about the arrival of the new baby," she says. "The reality is that adding a new baby to the family is a huge and often difficult transition for older siblings. Jealousy is an understandable emotional reaction in this process and trying to eliminate it should not be a parent's goal.' While much of parents' energy is understandably reserved for acclimating their newborn to the world, Sanders says it's best to also stay attuned to the older child's unique needs and feelings, allowing them to provide adequate support through the process. 'Consciously creating a pleasant introduction to the baby can certainly be helpful, but their desired results are not promised and it's only one moment of many that must be considered.' Sanders also praised the TikTok parents' intentional decisions that she says will likely yield positive outcomes–such as having mom's arms be free to hug Zaia when she walked into the room, and allowing her to take the lead in holding the baby. '[Prioritizing] the reconnection of mom and toddler [after being separated during labor] was a truly empathic choice and likely helped the toddler feel valued, potentially reducing jealousy in this moment," Sanders acknowledges. "Empowering the big sister to [hold] her baby brother also emphasized the toddler's actual experience over how one might think a new baby introduction 'should' go.' However, Sanders warns that while it's a sweet gesture, having the baby 'give' his big sis a gift may have been overselling how awesome it is to have a new baby in the house. It also may reinforce material value over the worth of emotional connection on its own. 'This could set a precedent in which the toddler expects the baby to continue to get her toys in order to stay in her good graces," Sanders notes. "These unintended results are in no way guaranteed, but they are possible.' Dr. Capanna-Hodge recommends skipping the gifts altogether, agreeing that the moment shouldn't be about stuff or walking into a staged display of affection. It should be about reconnecting. She suggests parents should instead offer their child affirmations such as: 'You're such an important part of today,' or 'Your baby brother is so lucky to have you as his sister.' "[This] helps them feel safe and seen," says Dr. Capanna-Hodge. "When they feel connected, they'll welcome the baby in their own time and in their own way.' Read the original article on Parents
Miami Herald
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Italy's ‘Ultra Fast' Hyperloop Train Reaches Major Milestone
One of Italy's most ambitious transportation projects is set to begin testing after passing its feasibility study. The Hyper Transfer hyperloop project, on which research first began in 2013, will commence construction work on a test track in Veneto, spanning 10 kilometers (about six miles) between Padua and Venice. The hyperloop project is designed to transport passengers and cargo at record speeds of up to 1,200 kilometers per hour, thanks to the use of magnetic levitation through vacuums. The vacuum means there is no air resistance on the front of the vehicle, allowing transport tubes to move at very high speeds. The technology has been tested in various parts of the world, including India, but the construction of a test site in Italy would be a major breakthrough for the concept in Europe. The hyperloop project has completed its feasibility study phase, with Luca Zaia, the president of the Veneto region, announcing that the test track would be built in his area. Zaia told the Transportation Logistics Fair in Munich this week: "It is not a futuristic vision but a concrete project born in Veneto...A revolutionary technology, strongly desired by the Veneto Region, which is now entering its operational phase." A consortium of four companies is managing the project: HyperloopTT, a Los Angeles-based technology provider and designer; Webuild, Italy's largest engineering contractor; Leonardo, a multinational aerospace and defense monitor; and Hyperloop Italia, the body that licenses the infrastructure. The test track will occupy a 10-kilometer stretch of land. It will be designed to carry both passengers and cargo, allowing the loop's safety systems and energy management technology to be properly tested. HyperloopTT CEO Andrés de Leónsaid in a statement to Newsweek: "This is the moment HyperloopTT has been working towards since 2013. We thank the Italian government, the Veneto region, and CAV for their vision and commitment to sustainable innovation. "We've partnered with some of the best engineering and transportation companies in the world, all with deep roots in the region. We look forward to bringing this first of many hyperloop systems to the world." HyperloopTT COO Andrea La Mendola said: "Italy has always been a cradle of creativity, innovation, and progress, from the artistic brilliance of the Renaissance to the engineering prowess behind their high-speed trains. Today, we stand at the dawn of a new era, poised to redefine mobility once again with the 'Hyper Transfer' project. "This hyperloop system is not just about connecting Venice and Padua in record time; it is a testament to Italy's unwavering spirit of innovation and their commitment to sustainable and efficient transport." The testing process is expected to take several years, although engineers hope that parts of the infrastructure will be operational by 2030. Related Articles How to Watch Norway vs Italy: Live Stream FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, TV ChannelAmerican's Trip to Italy Leads to Shocking Revelation About US: 'So Much Resentment'Mount Etna Erupts: Watch Live Feed of June 2 EruptionRule Change Hits Americans Seeking Italian Citizenship: 'Real Gut Punch' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Italy's 'Ultra Fast' Hyperloop Train Reaches Major Milestone
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. One of Italy's most ambitious transportation projects is set to begin testing after passing its feasibility study. The Hyper Transfer hyperloop project, on which research first began in 2013, will commence construction work on a test track in Veneto, spanning 10 kilometers (about six miles) between Padua and Venice. Why It Matters The hyperloop project is designed to transport passengers and cargo at record speeds of up to 1,200 kilometers per hour, thanks to the use of magnetic levitation through vacuums. The vacuum means there is no air resistance on the front of the vehicle, allowing transport tubes to move at very high speeds. The technology has been tested in various parts of the world, including India, but the construction of a test site in Italy would be a major breakthrough for the concept in Europe. What To Know The hyperloop project has completed its feasibility study phase, with Luca Zaia, the president of the Veneto region, announcing that the test track would be built in his area. Zaia told the Transportation Logistics Fair in Munich this week: "It is not a futuristic vision but a concrete project born in Veneto...A revolutionary technology, strongly desired by the Veneto Region, which is now entering its operational phase." A consortium of four companies is managing the project: HyperloopTT, a Los Angeles-based technology provider and designer; Webuild, Italy's largest engineering contractor; Leonardo, a multinational aerospace and defense monitor; and Hyperloop Italia, the body that licenses the infrastructure. Rendering of Italy's Hyper Transfer project from HyperloopTT, one of the companies working on the technology. Rendering of Italy's Hyper Transfer project from HyperloopTT, one of the companies working on the technology. HyperloopTT The test track will occupy a 10-kilometer stretch of land. It will be designed to carry both passengers and cargo, allowing the loop's safety systems and energy management technology to be properly tested. What People Are Saying HyperloopTT CEO Andrés de León said in a statement to Newsweek: "This is the moment HyperloopTT has been working towards since 2013. We thank the Italian government, the Veneto region, and CAV for their vision and commitment to sustainable innovation. "We've partnered with some of the best engineering and transportation companies in the world, all with deep roots in the region. We look forward to bringing this first of many hyperloop systems to the world." HyperloopTT COO Andrea La Mendola said: "Italy has always been a cradle of creativity, innovation, and progress, from the artistic brilliance of the Renaissance to the engineering prowess behind their high-speed trains. Today, we stand at the dawn of a new era, poised to redefine mobility once again with the 'Hyper Transfer' project. "This hyperloop system is not just about connecting Venice and Padua in record time; it is a testament to Italy's unwavering spirit of innovation and their commitment to sustainable and efficient transport." What Happens Next The testing process is expected to take several years, although engineers hope that parts of the infrastructure will be operational by 2030.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
One year out from the Milan Cortina Games, Olympic chief says 'Italy is ready.' But is it?
MILAN (AP) — The one-year countdown to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is on. IOC president Thomas Bach proclaimed on Thursday, 'Italy is ready.' Is it? Italy has ski resorts in abundance and spectacular mountains but one pressing concern remains rebuilding the century-old sliding center in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The International Olympic Committee has set a deadline for the end of next month for pre-certification of the Cortina track. There is a Plan B option that would require moving bobsled, luge and skeleton events all the way to Lake Placid, New York, if it isn't finished in time. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Luca Zaia, the president of the Veneto region which encompasses Cortina, laughed when asked by reporters if there was any possibility the sliding events would have to take place across the Atlantic. 'Absolutely not!' he said with a chuckle. 'You should see it … you can see the whole track at this point. We are really ahead with the work.' With 180 people working from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day to build the sliding center, the first ice is slated to be laid on the track at the start of March. 'We are absolutely on track with it, even better than the planned schedule' Zaia said. 'Having said this, I also want to remind everyone first and foremost that the sliding track is not something we are creating on an untouched mountain side. We went to salvage a dump, an excellent skeleton that was the old, abandoned sliding track.' One year to go Zaia spoke to reporters after an event on Thursday to mark exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan's iconic San Siro stadium. Bach was more succinct when asked if he had concerns part of the Games would have to take place in the United States. 'No,' he said with a smile. Earlier, Bach gave an address at the event at Milan's Teatro Strehler, where guests included past and present athletes as well as politicians from the cities and regions involved in the Olympics. 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of you who have supported this project since the very first day and are working together so seamlessly to make it a resounding success,' Bach said 'In this way you are all setting the stage for the world's best winter sport athletes, in an excellent way. Italy is ready. Italy is ready to write the next chapter of its great Olympic history.' These are the first Olympics to fully embrace cost-cutting reforms installed by Bach, and use mostly existing venues — which has meant scattering the Games all over northern Italy. 'Milano Cortina will be the first Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to fully benefit from our Olympic Agenda reforms from start to finish,' Bach said. "From the natural beauty of the Dolomites and the Italian Alps to the cosmopolitan energy of Milan, these Olympic Winter Games will offer an unforgettable blend of sport and Italian flair and sophistication. 'The competitions will take place in venues that are iconic and steeped in winter sports traditions. Most of them are already hosting world-class events year on year. Milano Cortina 2026 is taking these Olympic Winter Games to places where winter sports are part of the local identity.' ___ AP Olympics:
