Nothing ruins a moviegoing experience quite like crying, screaming, rambunctious (i.e. noisy) children. Between that and someone filming a key scene on their phone…it’s hard to tell which is a bigger buzzkill. We get it—kids will be kids. It’s not their fault they’re not exactly wired to sit still for 2+ hours. But too many times exhausted parents just sort of let their kids run amok, as though the theater is their own personal playground, which is…frustrating, to say the least. And even more baffling when it happens during a movie not even geared towards kids. Ratings are there for a reason, people!Of course, it can’t be easy for parents either. They want to offer their children the magic of seeing films on the big screen, and movie theaters fit the bill for reasonably priced family activities—a list that grows shorter and shorter all the time. So simply “waiting until they're old enough” doesn't feel like the perfect solution either. One movie theater chain, Cinépolis USA, seems to have a brilliant idea for keeping everyone happy, by making a theater just for kids. In a TikTok posted by art teacher and dad Austyn de Lugo Liston, we get a glimpse into Cinépolis’ "Junior Theaters," which is designed specifically for toddlers. Liston, who took his kids to see Moana 2, shared that this is the only theater we ever take our youngest two kids to because they're not really ready for the full movie theater experience where they sit and just watch for two hours.”After watching his video, it’s easy to see why his kids love it. It features a ton of play areas reminiscent of a McDonald's PlayPlace—tunnels, play pens, fun little orbs that the little can crawl into, you name it. Listen said families are able to get in half an hour early to allow kiddos get out some of that energy before settling in for the movie. @austynliston Cinépolis Junior Theater #cinepolis #toddler #parenting #losangeles #thingstodolosangeles #familyfriendly #juniortheater @Cinépolis USA ♬ original sound - Austyn de Lugo Liston Plus, each movie in the Junior Theater has a 15-minute intermission for a potty break, which is something I know a lot of adults would like in their own movie.All in all, Liston felt that “it's a great way to start easing kids into movie theater etiquette where you're not too scared that they're going to cry and ruin the experience for someone else because everyone in the theater is either a little kid or the parent of a little kid.”Still, others who saw the video had some reservations. Primarily, people were concerned that this just instilled bad moviegoing habits for later in life. “Isn’t this teaching the kids they can go crazy at the movies?” one person asked. Another remarked, “That’s definitely not easing them into any etiquette.”Still another wrote. “I feel like this just teaches them not to sit still during a movie. Cause once they hit the ‘right age’ they’re not going to be able to just sit through the movie.”A few still argued that the best method was to simply wait until they're old enough. As one person put it, “or...take your kids to the movies when they are old enough to sit still...for this just take them to a play place.”However, there were a few notable clapbacks to some of these criticisms. For one, someone said “with this logic the playgrounds at McDonalds teaches them not to sit still during a meal.” Which is a fair point. Sitting still, whether at dinner or a movie theater, is a skill that develops in kids over time. Working with where they are now isn’t going to change that. Another pointed out that play areas at movies isn’t an entirely new concept. Back in the days of drive-in theaters, many spots did in fact have playgrounds for families. Considering the alternative (families either missing out on bringing young kids to movies entirely or, more likely, bringing them to regular theaters and waiting for the inevitable cacophony to happen) this seems like a win-win for everyone. Now if only they made potluck style theater specifically made for people who don’t want to buy concessions. Ready to find a Junior Theater near you? Click here.

My friend's grandmother was in her 90s when she died, leaving behind a beautiful extended family, a lovely life legacy and boxes upon boxes of things nobody wanted or had any use for. Grams loved to travel and had souvenirs from various places. She kept decades of greeting cards and knicknacks she'd collected. As family members went through her belongings, they kept a few things here and there—a piece of jewelry, a recipe box, a silver serving spoon. Most of her furniture, clothing and other useful things were sold or given away, but most of her personal items—old albums, mementos, etc.—ended up being thrown away. It was a good lesson for all of us.The things we keep for "sentimental value" often have the least value to anyone else. No one, family or stranger alike, wants hundreds of photos of people they don't know and memories that aren't theirs. No one wants a keepsake figurine from a trip they didn't go on with a date that means nothing to them. The things that hold sentimental value for one person are meaningless to everyone else, and the more our lives become saturated with "stuff," the more we are in danger of holding onto too many things because of the memories or meaning we attach to them. We see it when we try to declutter our homes and have a hard time because of the "sentimental value" of certain things. Parents hesitate when it's time to purge the baby stuff, as all those adorable items remind us of when our kids were little. It happens when we hold onto the hat we bought at Disneyland even though we never ever wear it because it reminds us of our awesome family vacation. The china we inherited that we never eat off of, the plaque we got for outstanding achievement, the favorite book that's falling apart—all of that stuff we keep because "It's a memory!" accumulates. via GIPHYThe problem is that eventually other people have to deal with our stuff.If people want to collect mementos and keepsakes and hold onto everything anyone ever gives them, that's their right, of course. Some people are more sentimental and nostalgic than others and some people place more meaning on things than others. We can philosophize all day about whether and to what degree people should be detached from material things, but the reality is that every person has their own relationship to stuff that they have to navigate emotionally. What is universal, though, is that someone will have to deal with our stuff when we die, and the more stuff we have, the more work we end up placing on their shoulders. Going through someone's belongings takes time and prompts a million decisions, which quickly becomes overwhelming. It's even harder when a lot of those belongings clearly meant something to them but mean nothing to anyone else. via GIPHYIt didn't used to be like this, at least not to this level. Average people didn't used to have so many belongings they had to pay for spaces to store it all. We are inundated with stuff, and the more things we attach sentimental value to the more in danger we are of leaving way too much for our loved ones to sort through.Things aren't memories. They are only memory triggers. Our memories live in our minds, not in material things. All sentimental items do is trigger our memories, but we don't need physical items to keep our memories alive. So the question is, how do we keep the triggers without keeping all the things? Photos are some of the best memory triggers, and in the digital age, it's easier than ever to utilize them. If there is an item you're having a hard time parting with for sentimental reasons, take a photo of it and keep it in a "Mementos" folder. A photo of something isn't exactly the same as the real thing, but it can fulfill the same purpose. Sentimental value is all about memories, and seeing the thing in a photo will still trigger those.I'm not suggesting people never hold onto anything at all for sentimental reasons, but most things we keep as keepsakes don't really need to be kept. It's the memories we treasure, not the items that trigger the memories, so unless a thing has some actual tangible value or some sort of genuine sensory element that would be lost in a photo, take a snapshot and let go of the thing itself.The more we can disconnect our memories from our physical things—or at least find ways to document those sentimental value items that trigger memories instead of holding onto them—the less overwhelming our living spaces will be for us in the now and the less burden we'll leave for others in the future.

Oftentimes when people think of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia there's an level of fear that comes along with it. Media has conditioned people to be afraid of those with psychotic disorders. They're almost always portrayed as out of control, dangerous and physically dirty. Memorable encounters with psychotic people outside of television and movies usually involve seeing an unhoused person deep in conversation with something only they can see. These are not situations that make for positive frames of reference for psychosis or what a well managed psychotic disorder can look like. There's also an immense amount of stigma behind the word "psychotic." When people hear that word they automatically associate it with someone who is "crazy," not an actual mental health disorder that can be managed with medication. Elyn Saks is a law professor at University of Southern California and legal scholar has lived with schizophrenia for several decades, racking up hundreds of days in hospitals due to her psychosis, yet no one would be the wiser if they passed her at a grocery store. Saks doesn't fit the stereotype of the media portrayal of a psychotic person but she is in deed psychotic. woman lying on bed Photo by Yuris Alhumaydy on Unsplash "Psycho" or "psychotic" is referenced in songs, television shows and even titles of movies like "American Psycho," portraying it as people with extremely unpredictable, dangerous behaviors. The two words are typically used interchangeably though they're not actually the same thing. Pyscho is short for psychopathy, which is a characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder, while psychotic encompasses visual and auditory hallucinations along with paranoia and more. Saks is no stranger to they symptoms of psychosis, "when I'm psychotic I often have the delusion that I've killed hundreds of thousands of people with my thoughts. I sometimes have the idea that nuclear explosions are about to be set off in my brain. Occasionally I have hallucinations, like one time I turned around and saw a man with a raised knife. Imagine having a nightmare when you're awake."In her 2012 TedTalk, she explains that everyone's psychotic experiences are different before explaining some key characteristics. Due to the severity of her schizophrenia, Saks' mental health team did not think she would be a fully successful member of society. The team of doctors on one of her many psychiatric hospital stays explain that her condition has a poor prognosis."As a young woman I was in a psychiatric hospital on three different occasions for lengthy periods. My doctors diagnosed me with chronic schizophrenia and gave me a prognosis of "grave." That is at best I was expected to live in a board and care and work at menial jobs. Fortunately I did not actually enact that grave prognosis, instead I'm a chaired professor of law, psychology and psychiatry at the USC Gould Center of Law, I have many close friends, and I have a beloved husband Will," Saks shares. Saks describes her experiences in psychiatric hospitals in America that can only be summed up as traumatic. She shares the violence used against her when she was involuntarily committed saying, "once there, someone I'll just call the doctor, and his whole team of goons swooped down, lifted me high into the air and slammed me down on a metal bed with such force that I saw stars. Then they strapped my legs and arms to the metal bed with thick leather straps."The involuntary commitment that she experienced was not due to her being a danger to herself or others. She was simply speaking in gibberish, this was her third hospitalization but her first in the American healthcare system. The mistreatment, stripping of autonomy and use of medical restraints are not uncommon for people with psychotic disorders. But for those who have an extensive support system and a higher education like Saks, the outcomes of a serious mental health diagnosis can be vastly different.Reducing the stigma around psychotic disorders can also play a large role in more positive outcomes for people. Between brave people like Saks stepping up to tell their stories and organizations like Hearing Voices Network, an impact can be made towards further destigmatization. The Hearing Voices Network is an international nonprofit that not only trains people to facilitate groups for people living with psychosis but they also provide free resources and support for people that experience it. Being around psychotic people doesn't have to be scary. You're likely around them every day, in the office, at school or at your kid's soccer practice. You're just not aware because they don't look like the people we have been conditioned to fear. Medication and therapy can go a long way and Saks is proof of how successful those with severe mental illnesses.

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Soft, chewy, and buttery, these Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are packed with rolled oats, brown sugar, and butterscotch chips. Both the dough and baked cookies freeze well. If you’ve never tried butterscotch cookies before, you’re in for a treat and quite possibly a new favorite! In This Article Why This Recipe Stands OutWhat is Butterscotch?Key Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadCommonly Asked QuestionsOatmeal Butterscotch Cookies RecipeMore To Bake And Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Why This Recipe Stands Out These Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies rival our favorite Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Here’s why we love this recipe: Packed with Butterscotch: We don’t go light on the butterscotch chips in this recipe. Every bite is chock full of these melty, sweet morsels. Hearty Rolled Oats: Just like our recipe for the Perfect Oatmeal Cookies, we use old-fashioned rolled oats for that rustic, toothsome texture and semi-healthy kick. Great for Sharing with Friends: This recipe makes 48 cookies – plenty of room to share with friends while still enjoying some yourself! Dough Freezes Well: Like many of our favorite cookie recipes, the dough for Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies freezes really well, making cookies equally as soft, chewy, and fresh even out of the freezer. What is Butterscotch? We’ve all probably heard of butterscotch, but what exactly is it? Butterscotch is made by heating butter and brown sugar until it forms a substance similar to caramel. In fact, the only difference between caramel and butterscotch is that caramel uses granulated sugar and butterscotch uses brown sugar, which gives it it’s characteristic buttery-molasses flavor. Key Recipe Ingredients Unsalted Butter – Let butter soften at room temperature for 1 hour before mixing with the sugar. Sugar – We use equal parts granulated and brown sugar for the perfect balance of softness and chewiness, not to mention the delicious molasses flavor from the brown sugar. Eggs – Eggs help our cookies hold together perfectly while baking. Vanilla Extract – An essential for any type of cookie, vanilla extract makes the house smell amazing while these are baking! Cinnamon – Cinnamon pairs wonderfully with the rolled oats and butterscotch. Rolled Oats – Old-fashioned rolled oats provide these cookies with a hearty flavor and chewy, toothsome texture. Butterscotch Chips – The star ingredient of these cookies, butterscotch chips, bring melty, buttery bursts of sweetness to the cookies. Substitutions And Variations Here are some of our favorite recipe variations for Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies: Add Chocolate Chips: Feel free to substitute white, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips in this recipe like we do in these Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Add Nuts: Try adding roasted chopped pecans or walnuts into the mix. Add Icing: Spruce up the cookies by adding a super easy Sugar Cookie Icing or try the icing we use in these Pumpkin Spice Cookies. Make Cookies Healthy: Check out our recipe for Healthy Cookies, where we mix in shredded carrots, sunflower seeds, and whole-wheat flour. Feel free to experiment with healthy add-ins. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Beat butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on medium-low just until combined. Stir in the rolled oats and butterscotch chips by hand. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Form 1.5″ dough balls and place on parchment-lined baking tray. Slightly flatten each cookie into a disc. Bake at 350F for 9-10 minutes. Let cookies cool completely before serving. Enjoy! For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead As we mentioned earlier, Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie dough can be prepared in advance to bake later. Here’s how: Chill Dough in the Fridge: You can chill dough airtight up to 5 days. Let dough soften at room temperature until it is pliable before baking. Freeze Unbaked Cookies: Freeze the cookie dough after shaping dough balls into discs. To prevent the cookie balls from sticking together, flash freeze them on a parchment-lined tray before transferring to a freezer safe container. Freeze Baked Cookies: Baked cookies will stay fresh chilled in the fridge for up to 3 days. After this, they can start to get a bit crisper. You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Commonly Asked Questions Can I use quick oats for this recipe? Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best results, as quick oats have a very different texture. Rolled oats give oatmeal cookies that satisfying chewy, toothsome texture. What causes oatmeal cookies to turn out tough? The two main culprits for tough cookies are over-mixing and over-baking. Make sure to only mix the wet and dry ingredients until they’re barely combined. Also, take care not to over-bake. Cookies may seem a touch underbaked when they’re done, but they will set nicely as they cool. Why did my cookies spread too much? If your cookies spread too much, it’s likely that you either used too little flour or didn’t chill the dough long enough. Make sure when measuring the flour, that you’re scooping the flour into the cups and leveling off with a butter knife. The dough for this recipe is best chilled for 30 minutes to 1 hour to reach the perfect texture. Why didn’t my cookies spread? This can happen sometimes with oatmeal cookies since they tend to have a thicker batter. We like slightly flattening the cookie dough balls before baking to help them spread while baking. Otherwise, you can use a spatula to gently press the cookies down right after baking when they’re still hot. Print Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies Soft, chewy, and buttery, these Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are packed with rolled oats, brown sugar, and butterscotch chips. They're outstanding for gifting and sharing. Course cookies, DessertCuisine AmericanDiet VegetarianMethod Bake Prep Time 12 minutes minutesCook Time 8 minutes minutesChill 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 50 minutes minutes Servings 48 cookies Calories 108kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients¾ cup unsalted butter just softened⅔ cup granulated sugar⅔ cup brown sugar packed2 large eggs room temp1 TB vanilla extract1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp table salt3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats11 oz butterscotch chips InstructionsIn the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter and both sugars. Beat with paddle attachment at medium-high, until butter mixture is fluffy and light, 3 minutes. Scape down sides of bowl. Add eggs and vanilla and beat to combine, 30 seconds. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, on medium-low speed just until dry ingredients are mixed in; don't over beat.Stir in the rolled oats and butterscotch chips by hand.Cover and chill dough in fridge about 30 minutes to an hour.Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment.Form 1.5-inch dough balls and place balls 2 inches apart on cookies sheets. Slightly flatten them a bit. Bake 9-10 minutes. It will seem under baked, but firms up when cool.Let cool on baking sheet about 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Notes If using salted butter, reduce salt to 1/4 tsp.  For butter/sugar mixture, you want to beat it for the full 3 minutes or continue beating until the texture resembles marshmallow fluff. Beat it until it’s smooth, airy, light, and fluffy. No longer dense nor grainy.  If cookies don’t spread much after baking, you can gently flatten them with a rubber spatula while they’re still hot.  Dough can be transferred to an airtight container to chill for up to 3 days; let it soften at room temperature a bit if it’s hard to scoop.  Dough can be frozen airtight for up to 2 months.  Feel free to mix up white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips with butterscotch chips.  These cookies are part of our delicious Cookie Recipes Collection.    If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg More To Bake And Eat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Loaded with the goodness of rolled oats and plump raisins, these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are every bit as good as bakery cookies. Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies – Packed with chunks of bittersweet chocolate and wholesome oats, these cookies are an ultra-satisfying treat. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies – These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies boast a deep, nutty flavor and chewy texture. Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars – These oatmeal bars make the perfect quick, easy, and delicious make-ahead breakfast. The post Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies appeared first on Chew Out Loud.