What is a ‘ghost poop’? A doctor explains.

Plus, why summers are anything but laid back for working parents. May 30, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] A working mom shares how she manages the summer while juggling child care, and what experts say taking a "ghost poop" may signal about your health. Plus, the best summer finds at Target, starting at just $10.   The Latest   //link.today.com/click/35543394.290678/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmJjbmV3cy5jb20vbmV3cy93b3JsZC9ub3J0aC1rb3JlYS1zZW5kcy1iYWxsb29ucy1maWxsZWQtdHJhc2gtd2FzdGUtc291dGgta2ltLWpvbmctdW4tcmNuYTE1NDQzNT9jaWQ9ZW1sX3RoaXNpc3RvZGF5XzIwMjQwNTMw/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14Bd63a3f4e//link.today.com/click/35543394.290678/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmJjbmV3cy5jb20vbmV3cy93b3JsZC9ub3J0aC1rb3JlYS1zZW5kcy1iYWxsb29ucy1maWxsZWQtdHJhc2gtd2FzdGUtc291dGgta2ltLWpvbmctdW4tcmNuYTE1NDQzNT9jaWQ9ZW1sX3RoaXNpc3RvZGF5XzIwMjQwNTMw/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14Cd63a3f4e//link.today.com/click/35543394.290678/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmJjbmV3cy5jb20vbmV3cy93b3JsZC9ub3J0aC1rb3JlYS1zZW5kcy1iYWxsb29ucy1maWxsZWQtdHJhc2gtd2FzdGUtc291dGgta2ltLWpvbmctdW4tcmNuYTE1NDQzNT9jaWQ9ZW1sX3RoaXNpc3RvZGF5XzIwMjQwNTMw/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14Dd63a3f4e[🎈](North Korea floated hundreds of giant balloons filled with trash into South Korea. The South Korean military said yesterday that North Korea launched [more than 200 balloons]( across the border that were [filled with trash](, bottles, old batteries, leaflets, and fertilizer. The balloons were spotted as far as hundreds of miles from the border. North Korea’s vice defense minister had warned about a “tit-for-tat action” after South Korean activists sent anti-North Korea leaflets over the border recently. [Here's the latest](. [⛱️ Summers are a headache for working parents. Why didn't anyone warn me?]( They can be two of the most chilling words for working parents: School's out. Dietitian Megan McNamee shares [how she handles summer]( as the [working mom of two kids]( trying to juggle child care and summer camps. "I want to look forward to the summer break," she wrote. "I want to enjoy the little time off I take with my kids. I want to stop feeling resentful that summer child care is tricky and disruptive and costs a fortune." [Read more]( about how she manages. [👻 Have you ever had a 'ghost poop'? Here's what that says about your health](. While bowel movements aren't normally a topic of polite discussion, the phenomenon of the so-called ["ghost poop"]( has gone viral on TikTok recently. When you could’ve sworn you passed stool but there’s [no sign of it in the toilet]( or on the toilet paper, you may have had a “ghost poop.” We spoke to a gastroenterologist about why having one is probably a good sign, plus [5 actual problems to look for]( after you go.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Kick off summer with these fresh Target finds — from $10]( Have we mentioned we’re excited for summer? From a waterproof phone pouch to a $10 tote bag that you can take from brunch to the beach, here’s everything on our list of must-haves. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Train yourself to fall asleep in 2 minutes with this military sleep technique. See how cognitive behavioral therapy can make going to bed a breeze. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Pair seasonal spring vegetables with broiled salmon filets and a pomegranate glaze for an easy and healthy summertime dinner. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Amid a traumatic childhood, De'Nisha Beasley could count on one constant source of joy in her Detroit neighborhood: [the ice cream man](. For 25 years, he put a smile on her face and even treated her to free cones. Recently, Beasley, now 39 and a mother herself, shared a [heartwarming video on Instagram]( capturing her running to give her old friend a hug when he came down the street in his truck. "I always just want him to know how much I care about him," Beasley told TODAY.com. [Read more here](. Play TODAY's Daily Game!   Test your skills and find some fun with TODAY's game! Complete this word search to find the missing words in the TODAY headline.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](