Instagram It’s summer, and that means travel, and for parents, that means one of my least favorite things: defending my right to travel with children. Specifically, against people who think I’m entitled for having the audacity to *checks notes* have my family on public transportation. Because, apparently, they believe they’re entitled to an experience free...
SanyaSM/E+/Getty Images Don’t call it a comeback: COVID never left. Yes, the pandemic bug that dramatically altered the lives of just about everyone on the planet has let up (thanks again for that vaccine, science), but has never exited our lives completely. Wily in the ways that viruses often are, the coronavirus is constantly evolving,...
TikTok The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), a massive omnibus championed by Donald Trump, has passed both the House and Senate (though it needs to go back to the House for another vote). The latest iteration of the bill would see enormous federal spending cuts, including more than a trillion dollars in Medicaid —...
Carlofranco/Getty Images With the end of another school year coming to a close, parents and kids alike will be looking for some fun summer activities to do together. From barbecues and picnics to “day camping” and miniature golf, the list of possible outdoor adventures is endless. Yet one of the most tried-and-true pastimes associated with...