There's so much joy in playing with slime—the fun colors and add-ins, making and popping bubbles, the stretching, the sounds. Playing with slime is simply an ooey-gooey ASMR wonderland for kids. But ...

In my house, we don’t do slime. Its slick, viscous texture has horrified me from the start. It collects germ, dirt, and hair, and it clings mercilessly to just about every surface it comes in contact ...

Slime has become a hallmark of childhood. While it's fun for the kids and can make for a great sensory play experience, it can also ruin their clothing, making it a headache for parents everywhere.