Ryan Reynolds recently disclosed an aspect of his parenting style. In an interview, the actor confessed that he was currently teaching his four baby children consciousness. In contemporary times when star kids are usually under a media microscope, Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively are adopting a different parenting style.
Parenting in the Modern Age
Reynolds acknowledges that the challenges of childhood have evolved, and as parents, they need to adapt to these changes. He points out that modern kids are growing up in a world that requires a higher degree of self-awareness.
The couple believes that this ability to understand oneself is an essential skill they want to impart to their children. For them, it’s about more than just happiness or success; it’s about being aware of themselves and embracing life as it comes.
Cherishing Every Moment
The Reynolds-Lively household is bustling with the energy of four kids, including eight-year-old James, seven-year-old Inez, four-year-old Betty, and their newest addition, born in February 2023. While the name of the fourth baby remains undisclosed, Ryan Reynolds gushes about how he genuinely cares about their daily experiences.
He has a profound interest in their lives, aiming to keep communication open. The actor expressed that walking his children to school and back is the highlight of his day, demonstrating the level of engagement and commitment he has as a father.
Balancing Family Life
Once, in a lighter moment, Reynolds joked that it’s his wife Blake Lively who holds down the fortress of the house, but he stressed the importance of fair labor division between them in their home.
The couple seems to navigate their parenting roles in harmony, acknowledging the joint nature of parenthood. Although the media is all about celebrities’ lavish lifestyles, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively take parenting to another level to produce self-aware, grounded, and responsible adults.
Travel Safety Expert Explains the Risks of Staying on Certain Floors in a Hotel
There’s no denying that staying at a great hotel comes as one of the perks of traveling. But we often overlook the safety measures that should be kept in mind before booking a room in a hotel. According to travel security expert Lloyd Figgins, one of them is to avoid staying above the fourth floor at all costs. He also has some chilling thoughts about staying below the second floor! The travel risk expert, who specializes in the area of travel safety and security, has also penned The Travel Survival Guide to help tourists to avoid safety mistakes and practice more personal security measures during travel.
The Risk Above the Fourth Floor
The main reason here is fire hazards. According to Figgins, fire department ladders hardly reach above a standard fourth floor. So, in an emergency, the chance of getting rescued is higher if you stay below that. While talking to the outlet, Figgins also said that travelers often make the mistake of thinking a hotel environment is safe, even if it’s unfamiliar. But most of them don’t know what to do next if a fire alarm goes off, having zero idea about the direction and status of the fire exit. So, Figgins expertly recommended that once touching down in a hotel, a traveler should walk the fire escape route.
The Risk Below the Second Floor
As for the safety risk of staying below the second floor, Figgins explained that anywhere below the second floor is an easy target for burglars. Though it may sound dramatic, Figgins warned that burglars often pose as fellow travelers in the reception and lobby of a hotel, marking potential targets, mainly solo travelers. They often manage to get some sort of inside access too. But, it’s not easy to escape after a crime when they have to climb down more staircases.