This week, Mel spills the beans on how her cats became internet sensations after being shared on a renowned Facebook page. Next, buckle up as Miranda delves into the perplexing world of video game ratings. Discover why it's crucial for parents to decipher those cryptic symbols and understand what exactly they mean for their kids' gaming experiences. But wait, there's more! Ever wondered what causes those pesky hiccups that always seem to strike at the most inconvenient moments?Fear not, as Mel unravels the mystery behind these diaphragm disturbances with humor and curiosity, and maybe a remedy that actually works! You won't want to miss a minute of the laughter as the Gal Pals tackle life's quirkiest challenges with wit and wisdom!

Spotlight:

Gamer's Outreach

https://gamersoutreach.org/

Gamers Outreach is a charity that empowers hospitalized children through video games. They’re building a world where play is easily prioritized alongside research and treatment!

Sources:

Mel-

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/alexkasprak/things-you-never-knew-about-hiccups

https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19544084/what-causes-hiccups

Miranda-

https://engagedfamilygaming.com/parent-resources/the-esrb-rating-system-what-parents-need-to-know/

https://www.esrb.org/about/

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This week, the Gal Pals are pairing two very unexpected topics into one weirdly entertaining and informative episode. First, listen in as Mel unpacks the medical mysteries of syphilis, a terrible disease which, unfortunately, is on the rise again in the United States after nearly being eradicated over twenty years ago. Then, Miranda will take us into a completely unrelated discussion of her 10 Commandments of Kids' Birthday Parties.Tune in for a dose of weirdly entertaining and informative content that'll leave you both enlightened and entertained!

Spotlights:

https://www.astda.org/

The American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association mission is to foster scientific knowledge, develop leadership, and champion practice in the field of sexually transmitted infections.

www.voicesforfathers.org

Voices For Our Fathers Legacy Foundation was organized in 2014 by descendants of the 623 men unethically and immorally treated in the United States Public Health Service Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male at Tuskegee and Macon County, Alabama 1932 - 1972. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that connects descendants across generations, provides annual scholarships to descendants, participates in the Research Project: “The Untold Story”, offers support and guidance to the Tuskegee University National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care, while pursuing all other strategic plans.

Sources:

Mel-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Syphilis_Study

https://www.britannica.com/science/syphilis

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1228195107/syphilis-cases-soar-in-us-cdc-says

https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/syphilis

Miranda-

N/A

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Do you smell that?? Things are getting stinky this week as Miranda plunges head-first into the dumpster of confusion that is bathing regimens. Some parents bathe their kiddo every day, while others give them a bath once a week whether they need one or not... but what does the science say about how often kids should soap up and scrub down? Also, Mel de-mystifies candida yeast-- a fungus that's among us-- and its common implications and treatments. But wait! What's that we smell? Tune in to find out what one of our Mayhem Mommas left in a trash can outside of a car wash... believe me, you won't want to miss this one!

Spotlight:

https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

The HealthWell Foundation is a leading independent non-profit dedicated to improving access to health care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. In 2023, we awarded more than $1 billion in grants through our Disease Funds, and since 2004 we have helped more than 930,000 patients afford essential treatments and medications. HealthWell is recognized as one of America’s most efficient charities — 100 percent of every dollar donated goes directly to patient grants and services.

Sources:

Mel-

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/candida-symptoms-treatment

https://www.amymyersmd.com/en/article/signs-candida-overgrowth

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22961-candida-albicans

Miranda-

https://www.healthline.com/health/baby/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-newborn#bathing-tips

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-your-child-need-to-bathe-every-day-202109202598

https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/child-bathing

https://www.parents.com/health/hygiene/an-age-by-age-guide-to-your-kids-hygiene/

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