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11 Instagrams that will make you feel a whole lot better about your parenting skills
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Theres something to be said about having a pretty Instagram post that lets all your followers know you kids are dressed impeccably and go to bed at a reasonable hourbut how relatable is that? Parenting is all about the snack time struggles and the victory of bedtime, which doesnt make it onto social media enough. Yeah, we like seeing pictures of pretty beaches and ideal parenting, but we want to see messy (and relatable) kitchens more.

Being a parent gives you a lot of material for your Instagram account and these 11 accounts highlight only the best parts of raising kids all while giving you a little more confidence to get up and parent today:

@livefromsnacktime

Ever want to publish the Where did he come up with that? phrases you hear from your kid? Thats exactly what this Instagram account does. Scroll through the wacky and sometimes strange things kids say and know that at least your kid isnt all that weird.

@babysideburns

Run by a real life mom, this Instagram accounts bio says My kids think I'm the #1 mom on earth, and that's all that matters. That being said, this account has some pretty hilarious snapshots of less than #1 situations.

@averageparentproblems

This account is the epitome of relatable and really covers it all, from meltdowns to messes. Look familiar?

@mykidcanteatthis

You are not alone in the snack time struggle. Apparently, tons of kids cant eat broken graham crackers, bananas that are already peeled or the green bits in the pasta.

@kidsaretheworst

Okay, kids arent actually the worst, but sometimes they come pretty close. This account records all the terribly hilarious things that happen to kids and parents alike. Think lipstick on suede, two dozen eggs cracked into the carpet and tantrums in Target. Oh, the joys of parenting.

@mommabeargrylls

Want relatable and spontaneous parenting pictures? Look no further than Momma Bear Grylls. Her cute little girl finds herself in classic kid situations, like eating cereal off the floor and creating an ocean of Legos for mom to pick up.

@fashiondads

If you ever feel like youve embarrassed your child as a parent, scroll through this account. At least youve never matched with your sheets, right?

@howtobeadad

Be sure to read the captions on this hilarious Instagram that gives you all you need to know about being a dad.

@womenirl

Run by the folks at the magazine Real Simple, this account gives us a glimpse into the unfiltered struggles of being a women. When you finally have the time to enjoy your coffee and youve found it not only cold, but with a sock at the bottom, you can relate to these hardships.

@officialnickmom

Though this account has been discontinued, there are still some gems to remind you that youre doing okay as a parent.

@pinterestfails

Okay, so not all of these fails are done by parents but a quick scroll through some of these disasters inspires you to never craft again. Do you feel the pain of the kids of these Pinterest-Wanna-Be moms?
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.