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Have You Seen This? Toddler adorably misses finish line, would rather just ride bike
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Senn Swieters is a 2-year-old walking bike champion who may just be wiser than any of us. As he shows in this video, he understands that what really matters isn't winning gold, it's having fun. - photo by Mary Dalrymple
THE NETHERLANDS If you've ever been close to winning a race, you probably understand the thrill you feel when you rush past your fellow racers with the finish line in sight.

All your hard work and training is finally paying off, and you may even start to imagine yourself being awarded that coveted gold medal. But for Senn Swieters, there's something that matters a lot more than winning gold: having fun.

Senn is a 2-year-old walking bike racer (which, yes, is a thing that exists), and he's one of the best. In this video, Senn is shown competing in the walking bike competition at the Rapid Wheels, Dutch Championship on July 8, and it's as adorable as it is exciting.

The race starts with a lot of tension three toddler racers facing off with a large crowd waiting in suspense. The course of the race is difficult several hills practically the size of each 2-year-old loom before the racers. But when the race begins, one clear champion quickly pulls ahead: little Senn. His fellow racers struggle to make it up even the first hill without help from adults, but Senn zooms forward, overcoming each hill with ease to move to the front of the pack.

With the finish line ahead, Senn is so far ahead of his fellow racers you'll feel like you're watching Katie Ledecky break the women's freestyle record at the 2016 Olympics. Yep, he's that good.

But wait, there's the finish line, he's just about to cross ... and then he turns around. Ten centimeters away from winning the championship title and all the fame and glory that inevitably come from winning a toddler walking bike race and Senn just turns around.

We can't know for sure what was going through this talented 2-year-old's head in that moment, but I have a sneaking suspicion that little Senn is wiser than any of us can hope to be and he knew that life isn't all about winning. Sometimes having fun is what really matters. Sure, Senn may have lost this race, but he got to ride his bike for a little bit longer that day and I think he definitely wins at life.
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How to avoid 'sharenting' and other paparazzi parenting habits
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A recent study revealed parents often spend up to two hours staging a single photo of his or her child to post online. - photo by Amy Iverson
Before having kids, some people just dont appreciate their friends baby posts. But after having a child of their own, three fourths of new parents jump right on the parental social media bandwagon. If you have become a member of this group, there are some rules to follow for posting responsibly.

Much of a parents worry is how to teach their children to use social media responsibly. We talk with our kids about privacy, oversharing, and setting restrictions on their devices to keep them safe. But parents themselves need to look in the digital mirror once in a while. Before having children, it doesnt take as much effort to think about what to post online. Its up to us to decide what we share about our own lives. But once you become a parent, there are many questions to think about regarding what is appropriate to post about your kids on social media.

In a recent survey, kids clothing subscription company Mac and Mia surveyed 2000 new parents to find out how they are documenting their kids lives on social media, and what concerns they may have.

First of all, people without children seem to feel a bit differently about the onslaught of baby pictures online than those who are parents. 18 percent of people say before they had kids, they were annoyed by their friends baby posts. But after having children of their own, 73 percent admit they post progress pictures of their little ones every single month.

Not only are new parents letting the world know each time their baby is a month older, but they are posting about their kids every few days or so. Men and women report they post 6-7 times per month about their baby.

And while 70 percent of new parents say the benefit of using social media is how easy it is to help family and friends feel involved, there are some downsides. Here are a few tips to avoid the pitfall of becoming paparazzi parents.

Dont miss the moment

In the Mac and Mia survey, some parents admitted to spending up to two hours to get the perfect shot of their baby. That seems a little extreme. New and old parents alike should be careful about spending so much time taking pictures and videos that they dont enjoy the moment. Years ago, I decided to never live an experience through my phone. A study by Linda Henkel, a psychology professor at Fairfield University in Connecticut, found that when people took pictures of objects in an art museum, they didnt remember the objects as well as if they simply observed them.

This photo-taking impairment effect can happen to parents as well. If we are so consumed by getting the perfect photo, we can miss out on the moment all together, and our memory of it will suffer.

Dont forget about privacy

60 percent of couples say they have discussed rules and boundaries for posting their babys photos, according to the Mac and Mia survey. Even so, men are 34 percent more likely to publish baby posts on public accounts. If parents are concerned about their childrens privacy, keeping photos off of public accounts is a given.

In the Washington Post, Stacey Steinberg, a legal skills professor at the University of Florida, and Bahareh Keith, a Portland pediatrician, wrote that sharing too much information about kids online puts them at risk. They write that all that sharenting can make it easier for data thieves to target out kids for identity theft. Check that your privacy settings are where they should be and never share identifying information like full names and birth dates.

Dont be paparazzi parents

36 percent of parents say they take issue when their childs photo is posted online by someone else. Responsible social media users will always ask permission before posting a photo of another child. But parents should also think about whether their own children will take issue with their own posted photos a few years down the road.

When parents are constantly snapping pictures and throwing them on social media, it can be easy to forget to pause and make sure the post is appropriate. I always use the billboard example with my kids. I ask them to picture whatever they are posting going up on a billboard in our neighborhood. If they are okay with that, then their post is probably fine. Parents should ask themselves this same question when posting about their children. But they should also ask themselves if their child would be OK with this post on a billboard in 15 years. If it would cause embarrassment or humiliation, it might be best to keep it private.

Once children reach an appropriate age, parents should include them in the process of deciding what pictures are OK to post. Researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed 10- to 17-year-olds and found children believe their parents should ask permission more than parents think they should. The kids in the survey said sharing happy family moments, or accomplishments in sports, school and hobbies is fine. But when the post is negative (like when a child is disciplined) or embarrassing (think naked baby pictures or messy hair), kids say to keep it off social media.
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